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

Official opening of first Zero Carbon house

Northern Ireland's first Zero Carbon House was officially opened by Environment Minister Alex Attwood & Irish Environment Minister Phil Hogan

All renewable energy equipment was provided and installed by Green Energy Technology Ltd, the company also supplied the whole house energy assessment used to achieve zero carbon standard.

The project was supported by councillors, MLA's, TD's and Ministers from Stormont and Leinster House.

L-R William Irvine MLA, Thomas O'Hanlan SDLP, Damien Philips, John McClatchey, Irish Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan T.D, Minister for Environment Alex Attwood, Heather Humpreys T.D Cavan-Monaghan, Dominic Bradley, Sean Conlon T.D Cavan-Monaghan, Mealla Campbell Deputy Mayor Armagh City & District Council

This home was able to benefit from the Low Carbon Homes Scheme, and as it achieved Zero Carbon standard the owner will not have to pay council rates for 5 years, unfortunately this scheme has now closed.

Further information on the build and technology used can be found here.

The home also benefits from hugely decreased running costs due to the energy efficient design and the renewable technology used. It is estimated that the running costs are up to 70% lower than a regular home.

Patrick Flynn (Director), Damien Phillips (Business Development Manager) and John Martin (Director) from Green Energy Technology Limited

Zero carbon houses will be the standard of building by 2016, but the builder of this home (Green Future Ltd.) have shown that zero carbon is achievable now, and at a sensible price.

All equipment installed by Green Energy Technology will also qualify for any Northern Ireland Renewable Heat Incentive.

For futher information see: http://greenenergytechnologylimited.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/first-zero-carbon-home-uses-green.html

Or contact Green Energy Technology Ltd at www.get-renewables.com or 00442838881228

First Zero Carbon Home uses Green Energy Technology

Green Energy Technology Ltd has recently completed a whole house renewable energy package in Northern Ireland's first, government accredited, Zero Carbon Home.

Zero carbon home in County Armagh

The Green Future home

The home, built by Green Future Ltd., qualifies under the Low Carbon Homes Scheme - it is the first Zero Carbon home within this scheme, and qualifies for 5 years relief from council rates; estimated saving of over £10,000.

Zero Carbon construction

Green Energy Technology Ltd (G.E.T.), in conjunction with Energy Control Ireland, carried out a full energy assessment of the home, at planning stage, from the architects drawings and specifications. They looked at all the proposed materials, their features, quality and standards. 

Green Future Ltd were completely focused on the Zero Carbon standard as they appreciated that there will be no other alternative to building in the near future. By 2016 all new builds will have to meet this specification.

The G.E.T. comprehensive Energy Advice Report detailed everything that Green Future Ltd needed to do to acheive Zero Carbon standard, with the most important elements being air tightness and the whole house renewable energy package. This Energy Advice Report is specific to each individual home, as the Zero Carbon fabric and renewable energy requirements differ from home to home.

Achieving Zero Carbon standard

This Zero Carbon home needed to have heat and hot water provided by renewable energy sources, and it also needed to produce its own electricity.

G.E.T. designed a whole house package of renewable energy equipment - each complimenting each other, that minimsed the running costs of the home and its carbon output. 

South facing roof with Green Energy Technology Solar Hot Water tubes and Solar Electricity Panels

Green Energy Technology Ltd. supplied and installed;

- A solar hot water system and compatible hot press cylinder

Providing over 60% of the annual hot water requirements

- A solar electricity system

Providing both free electricity AND an income to the homeowner

- A wood pellet boiler and pellets

Cheap renewable heat on demand. Wood pellet boiler manufactured in Ireland by Grant Engineering. This boiler is 97% efficient, fully automatic and self cleaning

Grant Spira wood pellet boiler in the Zero Carbon home

As MCS accredited installers, using MCS accredited equipment, Green Energy Technology Ltd. were able to install these systems to UK government standards and to allow the homeowner to benefit from the maximum manufacturers warranty (up to 25 years).

With the attention to detail that Green Future Ltd. showed during construction, and the materials they used, they were able to achieve an extremely high level of airtightness. They also installed a Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery System (installed by Atlantic Air Testing Ltd.) which recycles over 80% of the heat from stale air, and maintains healthy air throughout this air tight home.

The house is situated outside Armagh City, and although it is well ahead of time in terms of energy requirements, it is conventionally designed and sits well into its surroundings. Green Future were keen to ensure that quirky and futuristic features were not a part of this development - the home has been designed to be affordable to build and to run. The company will be operating the home as a 'show house' throughout 2012, it is the template for future new builds and has a wide variety of applications, including; one-off dwellings, entire developments, social housing and residential homes.

This house ticks all the Zero Carbon boxes, and all the money saving boxes.

The Green Future of Zero Carbon Homes

Green Future and Green Energy Technology have achieved what many 'experts' said wasn't yet possible; Green Future built a real Zero Carbon home at an affordable price - this is not a 'concept' home. Green Energy Technology complimented this design by integrating a renewables package that is proven to perform.

http://www.zerocarbonhouse.eu

http://www.get-renewables.com

http://www.get-direct.com

Heat your home with new Grant condensing wood pellet boiler

IF you are keen to reduce your home heating costs by up to 40%, then the new award winning Grant Spira condensing wood pellet boiler, available locally from Green Energy Technology, could be exactly what you need!

This state of the art, highly efficient and MCS approved wood pellet boiler is manufactured in Ireland by Grant Engineering and is the first condensing wood pellet boiler on the market.

Available in outputs from 6 - 36kw, this unique boiler is environmentally friendly, safe and convenient to use, and brings with it many benefits to homeowners including; up to 97% efficiency; an award winning vortex condensing heat exchanger; an automatic pellet feed and ignition system; an integrated pellet store/hopper; a rapid ignition system; a modulating burner so no need for a buffer tank; a 125mm conventional flue; a flue box with integral fan/draught stabiliser; automatic cleaning of boiler and burner head and under normal running conditions requires servicing once per year. 

Renowned for their development of high efficiency heating products, Grant Engineering began researching and developing this new wood pellet boiler in 2006. A significant amount of time and money went into the research and development, which was followed by four years of intensive field testing before the boiler was officially launched in the market place. 

Green Energy Technology installed the first Grant Spira boilers in Northern Ireland.

“Our new condensing wood pellet boiler is making it easier than ever for homeowners to incorporate renewable energy into their home, benefit from real savings on their energy bills and reduce their carbon footprint. What’s more, through the proposed Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), homeowners will receive money for installing MCS approved appliances including the Grant condensing wood pellet boiler, ” said Niall Fay, General Manager, Grant Engineering Ireland.

Using the Grant Spira condensing wood pellet boiler is simple as it is fully automatic and uses advanced controls, which regulate the amount of fuel being delivered to the burner. Using a locally produced, high quality, ENPlus accredited fuel, which are fed via an auger connected to the adjacent pellet store/hopper that holds up to 110 kg of fuel. A bulk hopper for pellet storage can also be installed which will help achieve even further savings. 

See the new Grant Spira condensing wood pellet boiler for yourself at Green Energy Technology.

Green Energy Technology offer a full MCS accredited installation service, they can aslo service your boiler and supply your wood pellets.

Grant Spira completes MCS certification

The Irish-made Spira, condensing wood pellet boiler has received its full accreditation under the UK Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). This means that the boiler, when installed by an MCS accreditted installer, qualifies for the Renewable Heat Incentive RHI and any applicable government grants.

	Product Name	Manufacturer	Product Type	Product Models	Certification No
	Grant Spira Biomass Boilers...	Grant Engineering (IRE) Ltd	Biomass	6-26kW Condensing Wood Pellet ...	BBA0120 More Info
	Grant Spira Biomass Boilers...	Grant Engineering (UK) Ltd	Biomass	9-36kW Condensing Wood Pellet ...	BBA0121 More Info

Eco Seminar - update

The Green Energy Technology team had a great day at the Eco Seminar

hosted by IISAT and Global Home Warranties  

With topics as diverse as air tightness, heat pumps, new construction methods, and wood pellet boilers - the seminar at the Seagoe Hotel had something for everyone.

Local industry experts delivered presentations on renewable energy technologies, sustainable and alternative construction technology, passive house technologies, eco-warranties & products and Sustainable Technologies training.

Green Energy Technology, in conjunction with Grant Engineering, had their exhibition unit outside - with a working model of the award winning Spira.

Working model in the exhibition unit

Grant Spira exhibition unit

The Irish made Spira is one of the worlds first condensing wood pellet boilers, with fully automatic flush cleaning. Minimal involvement from the home or business owner is needed.

The speakers also presented the audience with an opportunity to question the panel. Many of the questioners commented that help is needed from Stormont to help people convert to renewables - both for new housing and, perhaps more importantly, upgrading our exisiting housing stock.

The panel of experts and MC David McClarty

 IISAT (The International Institute for Sustainable Architecture & Technology) also launched their (soon to be) BTEC accredited range of certificates, diplomas, and degrees at this event. The introduction of IISAT to the range of training services across Ireland is an exciting development. For the first time renewable technology, and sustainable design courses will be tailored towards the workplace using both classroom and hands-on methods. Alongside this, student qualifying via IISAT will be able to offer their future customers an insurance backed guarantee, and ultimately peace of mind.

The Green Energy Technology complex in Waringstown, will become one of the key training centres for IISAT in Northern Ireland.

Wood Pellet Heating & Solar Photovoltaic - County Down

Pictures of a recent installation outside Banbridge 

Galvanised steel 3.5 tonne wood pellet storage bin

Grant 'Black Flue' system - for condensing wood pellet boiler

4kWp SHARP Solar Photovoltaic / Solar Electric system

Integrated 110kg hopper connected to 3.5 tonne bin - fully automatic feed

Automatic de-ashing

Self washing

Grant Spira 9 - 36kW condensing wood pellet boiler - up to 95% efficient

Green Energy Technology are accredited G-One Grant Spira installers

Grant Spira pellet boiler wins SEAI award

Grant Engineering was thrilled to be presented with yet another a  product award 

Green Energy Technology Ltd are accredited MCS and Grant Spira installers

 

After a stringent judging by a panel of industry experts, Grant Engineering (Ireland) Ltd was awarded ‘Best Renewable Energy Product’ for their new innovative Spira Condensing Wood Pellet boiler range.

For over three years the Grant Technical Team has been developing these unique self cleaning, easy operation pellet boilers, to complement the existing high efficiency Grant home heating products.  

The Spira Condensing Wood Pellet Boilers utilises Grant’s award winning patented stainless steel turbulator baffle system, which is featured in Vortex Condensing oil-fired boilers.  The units are available in outputs of 6-26kW with an efficiency of 97.4% gross, and 9-36kW with an efficiency of 93.1% gross. They come complete with a 110kg pellet store/hopper, which automatically supplies the Spira with fuel.