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Thursday, 9 October 2014

99kW Hargassner ECO-PK

Introducing the new 99kW Hargassner ECO-PK

New to the UK and Ireland in November 2014


Designed with efficiency and ease of use in mind, the 99kW Hargassner ECO-PK includes the latest biomass boiler technology available - the Hargassner ECO range of boilers won the 'Energy Genius' award from the Austrian Ministry of the Environment. 

www.hargassner.at Platzhalter-Grafik

If you are installing a 99kW in Northern Ireland, to avail of the government Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), make sure you install a system that will last. The 20 year RHI is linked to the boiler itself - protect your payments and install a Hargassner.

Available across Ireland from Green Energy Technology Ltd. this cutting edge wood pellet boiler (and its wood chip version ECO-HK) has a substantial amount of unique, patented features. We estimate that these features, over the lifetime of the Renewable Heat Incentive, could save the owner over £4,000 in electrical running costs alone - compared to Hargassner competitors.


Schnittbild ECO PK


Double Rotary Grate (1)
The 'stage crusher grate' is the best method for cleaning the burning grate without disruption to combustion. During the combustion the grates are moved accurately, to ensure a homogeneous fire-bed. This double rotary grate is unique to Hargassner.



Firebed height monitoring system with sensors    (2)
Combined with a lambda sensor for fuel quality detection, resulting in the lowest carbon monoxide values, and lowest dust emissions. Hargassner boilers are UK Clean Air Act Exempt. Only Hargassner offer firebed level monitoring as standard.

Heat exchanger cleaning in the first pass   (3)
The Hargassner cleaning system cleans all areas where soot and fly ash can built up - even in the first pass (unlike the majority of competitor boilers). This mechanism creates a more efficient heat exchanger as the boiler is cleaner, and the gas flow is slower.

External soot collection   (4)
Option to add a large soot collector and increase emptying intervals

The silent energy saving ignition (5) only requires 300W, unlike other boiler ignitions which require over 1.3kW. 

Integrated touch controller    (6)
The 5.7” screen with touch controller allows the user to easily see the boiler status, and change settings. 


The EC exhaust gas fan (7) has up to 90% efficiency and is only available from Hargassner. Read more about the EC fan here: EC Exhaust Gas Fan

Flue gas re-circulation as standard    (8)
This helps control combustion temperatures and reduce NOx formation. It reduces the temperature of the grate to help prevent the formation of slag, and give a more even distribution of the fires heat. A cleaner and more complete combustion.

Integrated back-end protection   (9)
The pump, mixing valve and actuator needed to protect the boiler now comes integrated. This compact solution reduces the space required and speeds up installation time.

Patented ash and fly ash removal system   (10)
The ash extracting auger transports the fly ash and also the grate ash into the ash box. On the way to the ash box all the ash is compacted to a quarter of its volume - thereby saving space and lengthening emptying intervals.

No thermal safety valve required  (11) 
Speeding up installation time and cost

Combustion chamber surrounded by water  (12)
Maximum heat transfer and boiler control

Flame concentration jets out of high-end steel cast section   (13)

Double rotary valve dispenser (18) with cyclone suction system (14)
The unique double rotary valve allows continuous combustion even during pellet suction. The double valve provides a complete air lock between the combustion chamber and pellet hopper. The sound proofed suction system (15) with pellet level indicator (16) allows the end-user to place their wood pellet store up to 20 metres away. The suction system is closed and maintenance free (no filters).

Stainless steel stoker auger   (17)

One motor for everything
Boiler cleaning, fly ash transport, grate ash removal and ash transport to ash box is all handled by one drive motor. This is a single maintenance-free gear motor. This not only reduces the number of electrical components and increases operating reliability; it also saves on electrical consumption.

Hargassner App
Hargassner is the only manufacturer in this boiler class to have a dedicated and fully functioning iPhone and Android app to allow remote access. Other manufacturers produce apps that simply direct the user to a website. 

·         Switch circuits on/off and reduce temperature
·         Change heating times
·         Activate holiday mode
·         Status updates via notifications or email
·         Unlimited users
·         Worldwide access to heating system
·         Easy and intuitive

Fully refractory-lined combustion chamber
Hargassner boilers are fully refractory lined with high density bricks. Refractory has proven itself as the best material available in terms of heat storage, function and durability. The result is, even at partial loads, optimal combustion and fewer ignitions.

Negative pressure sensor to monitor under/over pressure events
Boilers without negative pressure monitoring cannot detect blockages in the heat exchanger. In addition, exhaust gas and combustion air fans do not speed up nor slow down in relation to the pressure inside the boiler - making other boilers less efficient. 

Standard warranty of 5 years, option to extend up to 10 years



Hargassner Video: http://youtu.be/0BELFxbP308


For futher information contact : Green Energy Technology Ltd


Wednesday, 1 October 2014

NI Domestic Renewable Heating Incentive - For people considering or intending to apply

Advance Information

The Domestic RHI is not yet open however it will be launched by the end of the year. The NI Renewable Heat Incentive is a government financial incentive, you'll receive an initial upfront payment and then payments every 12 months for 7 years. This scheme is designed primarily with single homes in mind however anyone can benefit from the RHI payments for their home, all you'll require is an EPC or Energy Performance Certificate and this proves that your property is assessed as a domestic dwelling. You'll need this in order to apply for the NIRHI.

If the above doesn't apply for you, you'll need to take a look at non-domestic RHI. It's for renewable incentives designed around Industrial, Commercial or Public Premises. It also covers heating systems that heat more than one home, such as two houses or a block of flats.

Eligible Heating Systems

The eligible renewable heating system types for the Domestic RHI are:


  • Biomass Boilers*
  • Air Source Heat Pumps
  • Ground Source Heat Pumps
  • Solar Thermal Panels - Flat Plate or Evacuated Tube Only
*Biomass Boilers does include Biomass Stoves that are equipped with a boiler to provide heating through a wet radiator system. Initially this will include all types as accredited under MCS but the Stoves that do not use wood pellets will be under close review. Your system must be metered if you have a boiler or stove and also another system, like an oil boiler.


Check your product

It's not enough to just have one of the types of renewable heating systems that are eligible for the scheme. The make and model must also meet specific technical requirements, check your specific product is in the Product eligibility list. If it's not you need to contact your installer to discuss the next steps.

Northern Ireland Domestic RHI and Energy Efficiency

Because Renewable Heating Systems work best in a well insulated home, the Northern Ireland Domestic RHI wishes to encourage people to make their homes more energy efficient, Before applying to the Domestic RHI you must first:

  • Install loft and cavity wall insulation to current recommended standards. If it is not possible to do this, then you should submit evidence to us as part of your application. 
  • Get an updated EPC to verify your insulation and your renewable heat installation.
If you intend to apply

  • You must be the owner of an eligible heating system.
  • The property must be occupied as a dwelling.
  • Your renewable heating system must be MCS certified.
  • No part of the renewable heating system used to produce heat may be used before the first commissioning date. The date is on your MCS Certificate. Some parts may be exempt.
  • The heating system must have been first commissioned on or after 1st September 2010. The date is on your MCS certificate.
  • You must apply within 12 months of the commissioning date of the heating system, shown on the MCS certificate. The deadline is different if you installed your heating system before the scheme opened. You must apply within the first year, i.e. before 30 November 2015.
  • If you received RHPP (Renewable Heat Premium Payment), DetiNI will make contact with you, so you will not have to do anything.
  • If you received a public grant other than the RHPP you will not be eligible for the NIRHI.
  • To be eligible, you or the former owner must also have made a personal financial contribution to the purchase or installation costs.
Supplying Proof

Your installer will register your renewable heating system and give you the MCS Certificate, to apply you complete an application form found on NI Direct Energy Wise web page you will also need an MCS Installations Certificate and an EPC number. This is at the top of your certificate and is a 20 digit code e.g. 1234-5678-9101-1121-314. Ensure that your EPC includes an estimated Potential Energy Use including figures for heating, hot water and lighting.

Payment Information

For most, payments made on an estimation of your heating system's annual heat use. For Biomass and Heat Pump systems DetiNI take the heat load figure on the EPC. For Solar Thermal, DetiNI use a figure calculated from information on your MCS certificate. Some people will have to install meters and submit regular readings on which payments will be based. This includes, but is not limited to, those with a back-up heating system such as an oil boiler, and those with a property which is a second home.

The domestic RHI payments have two sections, one is an upfront payment to help with the costs on accreditation and an ongoing incentive in the form of annual payment for seven years. The upfront payment is dependant on what technology you're using and the ongoing payment is dependant on how much Energy you use in your home.

The upfront payments are as follows:
  • Biomass - £2500
  • Air Source Heat Pumps - £1700
  • Ground Source Heat Pumps - £3500
  • Solar Thermal -  £320
If you've already received support for under the RHPP you will receive the ongoing payment only. The ongoing payments are calculated by multiplying a tariff with the heat demand/use in your home. The current tariff rates (p/kWh) are as follows;
  • Biomass:                                 5.6 p/kWh
  • Air Source Heat Pump:         3.5 p/kWh
  • Ground Source Heat Pump: 8.2 p/kWh
  • Solar Thermal:                       13.5 p/kWh
Your Responsibilities

A condition of you joining the scheme is that you will abide by the scheme's rules. They include, but are not limited to:
  • Keeping the heating system and metering equipment in good working order
  • Telling DetiNI of the equipment breaks down and isn't working whilst waiting on repairs.
  • Telling DetiNI if you sell your house (with the heating system in it), in which case payments to you will stop and switch to the new owner, should they apply to the scheme and fill certain conditions.
  • Telling DetiNI if you make any changes to your heating system, for example, if you replace a part of it.
  • Telling DetiNI if there are changes that mean your property needs to be metered, for example if you purchase a second home.
  • Telling DetiNI if there is any change in circumstances, that may affect your eligibility to receive payments.
Audit Checks

To continue to receive payments, you'll have to complete an annual declaration confirming that you've kept to the rules. To help protect the public purse, DetiNI carry out a system of desk and site audits to verify that declarations are accurate. They're randomly chosen, so anyone may be selected at any time.

If you've received RHPP in the past when your boiler was installed then you will not be eligible for the subsidized up-front payment the RHPP was a one-off payment to help with covering some of the cost of the boiler. You will still be eligible for the seven year annual payment plan.

For all enquiries regarding NIRHI, call - 02890529219 or Email: NI.RHI@detini.gov.uk
For more information regarding NIRHI please see the following:

Tuesday, 20 May 2014

Nursing home group goes Green

Spa Nursing Homes Limited converting four care homes to wood pellet fuel in 2014



Spa Nursing Homes selected Green Energy Technology Ltd., (GET) to convert their care homes from heating oil to wood pellet fuel. The first home has been completed, with GET installing an award winning Hargassner wood pellet boiler in a turn-key plant room at The Spa Nursing Home in county Down.




This 'GET Heat Module' is constructed off site, to minimise disruption at the nursing home. Once it is delivered to site, it can be connected to the building and provide heat within 2 days. During this time there is no interruption to the existing heating performance.

In addition to the nursing home in The Spa, GET will be converting homes in Crumlin, Carryduff and Ballynahinch from heating oil to wood pellets.


Externally the GET Heat Module is finished to a high standard, and is linked to a wood pellet silo. Any external pipework is insulated and protected.

The main driver for the installation of these systems at Spa Nursing Homes Limited is the Northern Ireland Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). The RHI pays the owners of wood pellet boilers for every unit of heat the boiler generates, this is an incentive for switching from fossil fuels. Although there are no grants to assist with the capital costs, the quarterly incentive payments mean that these projects have a payback of 4 years or less.

Damien Phillips, Project Manager at GET, stated: 'The four nursing home conversions represent a large investment by the group, however, there is a relatively short payback due to the RHI. Looking at the longer term, using Hargassner boilers means we have a high-tech solution requiring minimal involvement by nursing home staff, and GET has the ability to monitor each boiler remotely.'


The Hargassner wood pellet boiler is integrated with a complete plant room package.

The RHI scheme lasts for 20 years, and payments are index linked. In addition to the financial benefits of switching to wood pellets, it also means the nursing homes will reduce their environmental impact and help support local jobs. All pellets will be sourced from the island of Ireland.

Chris Arnold, from Spa Nursing Homes Ltd., commented; 'Overall the experience of moving away from heating oil has been relatively straightforward. Once we examined the financials and the overall benefits, it was an easy decision to make. We wanted a quality installation, Hargassner and GET met our requirements. GET took care of everything, right through to claiming the RHI payments. We are looking forward to working with GET on the rest of our properties.'

Damien Phillips continued; 'With a twenty year government incentive it is important that a quality product is used. Hargassner boilers are design to last. They are tried and tested, and if properly maintained they will last well over 30 years'.

Green Energy Technology Ltd. are based in Waringstown, between Banbridge and Lurgan, and have a showroom open to the public with working models of all technologies. Their previous biomass heating projects include Castlewellan Castle, Moy Park Poultry farm, as well as factories, offices and accomodation.

For enquiries contact Damien on 02838881228 or damien(at)get-renewables.com

Thursday, 20 March 2014

99kW Hargassner at Moy Park farm

Green Energy Technology installed a 99kW Hargassner wood pellet boiler at a new Moy Park poultry farm in Co. Down.

The high efficiency, best in class, wood pellet boiler compliments the modern poultry farm.

The farmer is able to benefit from drastically reduced fuels bills as the system qualifies for the Northern Ireland Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).

The 99kW Hargassner is a true heavy duty boiler designed to last well in excess of the 20 years RHI term.

For further information contact the Project Manager, Damien Phillips on 02838881228 or damien(at)get-renewables.com

Green Energy Technology Ltd

Saturday, 2 February 2013

28kW Wood Pellet Boilers

This is some pictures of a selection of our recent installations in counties Armagh, Antrim and Down.

These pelleburn high efficiency wood pellet boilers are available in 15kw, 28kw and 40kw.

Boilers come with a 250kg hopper, or an optional 3.5 tonne bulk store.

These wood pellet boilers are fully automatic, self cleaning, and have intelligent controls.

There is a £2500 grant available in Northern Ireland for domestic installations of wood pellet boilers or stoves.

Green Energy Technology are government accredited and can take care of all grant paperwork.

We supply, install, commission and maintain. We also supply wood pellet fuel.

WWW.get-renewables.com

Wednesday, 12 December 2012

Wood Pellet Stoves - by MCZ

Wood Pellet Stoves
A cleaner, more efficient alternative

2012 has been a busy year for Green Energy Technology, and one of our most popular installs was Wood Pellet Stoves. We install wood pellet stoves that heat individual or open plan rooms, stoves that can heat multiple rooms using air ducting or wood pellet stoves with back boiler that heat entire houses using radiaotr or underfloor heating. 

Wood pellet stoves a very versatile appliance.

All stoves have Automatic ignition, thermostatic controls and heat modulation.

See below for a sample of our stoves installed across Northern Ireland in 2012.

An insert wood pellet stove with back boiler. Vivo 80 Hydro from MCZ.
This stove provides 14kW to the heating hot water, and 2.7kW to the room.


Features :
  • Fully automated operation, with timer and temperature controls
  • Attractive stainless steel or ceramic panels
  • Output to suit all room sizes
  • Internal hoppers for long running between fuel top-ups
  • Visible flame and hot air feed to the room via an internal fan
  • Ducting to heat other rooms up to 8 metres away


An Ego Air 8kW room heating stove. Installed in a sun room with vaulted ceiling.
This wood pellet stove allowed the homeowners to use the room all year round.

Kaika 6kW Wood Pellet Stove, installed in a sun room.
Extra vitreous enameled flue allows extra heat generation.

 MCZ Musa Hydro 15kW Wood Pellet Boiler Stove installed in Banbridge, Co Dow
n. Running 10 radiators and a 150 litre hot water tank on only 15kg of pellets a day
 
MCZ Musa Hydro 22kW wood pellet boiler - heating a large home

MCZ Kaika in a contemporary setting. Minimal internal flue required.

MCZ Toba Comfort Air. Hot air is ducted around the entire building.
A very low energy home, with heat recovery ventilation.


Tuesday, 11 December 2012

GET Heat Module - Renewable Heat Incentive



GET Heat Module

Craigavon firm Green Energy Technology has developed a unique range of mobile boiler rooms, specifically designed to run on wood pellets and wood chip

All equipment inside their GET Heat Module is accredited by the government Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Scheme, and Green Energy Technology are accredited installers.

The RHI scheme provides financial support to businesses switching from heating oil or gas. The scheme provides support for 20 years. Each wood pellet or wood chip boiler will have a heat meter fitted, and the business owner will be paid based on the heat output and size of boiler.

John Martin, Damien Phillips and Patrick Flynn


16 tonne wood pellet store with auger
At the moment, these quarterly government payments represent a guaranteed 12-14% return on investment.

Damien Phillips, Commercial Manager at Green Energy Technology, commented;
“A combination of huge rises in fossil fuel prices, the security of wood pellet supply, and the Renewable Heat Incentive, has meant we have never been busier. Renewable heating systems now represent a very attractive option for businesses and community groups. Paybacks on these systems can be as low as 5 years. The GET heat module allows a business to switch to renewable heating with the minimum of fuss”

The latest GET Heat Module built by Green Energy Technology houses a 200kW wood pellet boiler, 16 tonne wood pellet store, 3000 litre hot water storage tank, alongside all the controls and pumps needed to run the boiler. This module will be heating a large office complex and call centre. The business installing the module will be able to cancel their fossil fuel bill, switch to cheaper wood pellets, and benefit from quarterly RHI payments.

200kW Hargassner Wood Pellet Boiler
The GET Heat Modules are entirely built at the Green Energy Technology complex outside Craigavon. This has allowed the company to employ local labour, and use local suppliers. Off site construction is quicker and minimises disruption to businesses, schools, care homes and community buildings. Once constructed and transported, the module simply needs to be plumbed in and wired up. Renewable heat is available within one day, instead of the weeks it can take to put an equivalent system together on-site.

The modules can house boilers from 15 to 200kW, and multiple modules can be fitted together for larger requirements. The smallest module takes up no more than a single car parking space.




Green Energy Technology Limited are based in Waringstown, Craigavon where they have a complex with showroom, conference suite, offices and working models of renewable technology. Company Directors, Patrick Flynn and John Martin, have been involved in renewable energy from 2002. The company installs;

-          Biomass heating systems
-          Wind turbines
-          Solar hot water systems
-          Solar electricity panels
-          Air source heat pumps


Monday, 23 July 2012

N.Ireland non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive

N.Ireland non-domestic 

Renewable Heat Incentive

 

Long term financial incentives for those wishing to install renewable energy technologies to heat their properties.

Green Energy Technology is announces the new Northern Ireland Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Scheme.

The RHI is a mechanism that will support the uptake of technologies such as biomass boilers, heat pumps and solar thermal panels by providing incentive payments over the lifetime of the technology. The RHI will provide businesses, community groups, schools, churches and other organisations with long term financial support when switching to renewable heating. All eligible installations commissioned since 1 September 2010 will be able to avail of the incentive payments.

Payments will be made on a quarterly basis by the scheme’s administrator, Ofgem.  Payments will be calculated by multiplying the actual metered heat output of the technology over that quarter with the designated tariff. All technologies installed under phase 1 of the NI RHI must have an appropriate heat meter installed.

Green Energy Technology have Ireland's largest range of wood pellet boilers - an ideal replacement for oil boilers.

GET in touch and we can discuss how you can maximse your savings. info@get-renewables.com


To find out more see:

http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/index/media-centre/news-departments/news-deti/news-deti-190712-foster-announces-long.htm

We can help you apply these rates to your project.

Rates for biomass heating:

Less than 20kWth 6.2p per kWh

20 kWth and above up to but not including 100 kWth 5.9p per kWh

100 kWth and above up to but not including 1000 kWth 1.5p per kWh

Thursday, 24 May 2012

NI Renewable Heat Premium Payment Scheme Launched

NI Renewable Heat Premium Payment Scheme Launched

Starting today Northern Ireland householders will be able to obtain support towards the costs of installing a renewable energy heating system in their homes. Green Energy Technology can offer the full range of grants to their customer. Green Energy Technology is one of the only companies that can offer grants on all these technologies.

Technology Support per unit (£) in a dwelling
Air Source Heat Pump 1700
Biomass boiler 2500
Ground Source or Water Source Heat Pump 3500
Solar Thermal 320

Launching the scheme, Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster said the move will offer local people real choice when it comes to heating their homes.

Arlene Foster said: "Although many householders have had the option of natural gas for a number of years not all can avail of this low carbon fossil fuel. This new scheme will allow all private sector domestic energy consumers to obtain generous financial support towards installing biomass boilers, heat pumps and thermal solar panels in place of existing fossil fuel heating systems.

Green Energy Technology are accredited installers for this scheme - we can provide you with quotes and advice.

Thursday, 22 September 2011

Renewable Energy Seminar

Green Energy Technology present their Autumn 2011 Seminar in association with Mitsubishi Electric Europe


Seminar Topics

Air Source Heat Pumps  - 'A greener future for heating' - Mitsubishi Electric Ireland - Ecodan

Changes to Building regulations (Only 16 months to go) - 'Heat loss and heat requirements' – Energy Control Ireland

Renewable Heat Incentive - 'Generate income through renewable heat' - Green Energy Technology

Willow View conference suite, Green Energy Technology

Thurs 29th September

Seminar 1: 4pm to 5.30pm    or    Seminar 2: 6pm to 7.30pm

Free to industry professionals

CPD records available to attendees upon request
Refreshments provided


Thursday, 7 July 2011

MCZ Philo - New Slimline Pellet Stove from MCZ

Now available from Green Energy Technology, Waringstown

A pellet stove specially designed for hallways and small spaces. The Philo stove benefits from a minimal depth (27cm) and features two air flows that can be adjusted as required from the front, side or back, depending on the heating requirements of the room. This feature is the only one of its kind on the market. The stove is made with a steel structure, aluminium top and black painted steel sides. The front of the stove is metal and comes in White, Bordeaux and Black.

Another unique feature is that this model is filled with pellets from the side.



The AIR versions are equipped with a remote control with thermostat, allowing you to: programme on/off times, set the desired temperature, adjust power and ventilation.


Available versions: COMFORT AIR 9

Technical data: power 9kW 90% Efficient
Dimensions: L900 x D270 x H1160