| Energy Create power from Biomass
There are many different types of CHP, however, gasification tends to get the limelight.
R ecently the technology featured heavily at the Energy Now Expo,( one of the UK’ s best energy tradeshows) despite it providing high outputs and great returns, gasification CHP is notorious for the maintenance it requires, with many opting to employ a full time engineer to keep the machine in check. So why are the options for CHP so limited?
That’ s where Novalux Energy comes in; they have introduced the running of Organic Rankine Cycle( ORC) to South Wales and and since the Energy Now Expo, have seen a great influx of customers from across the country wanting to learn more. The system works by harnessing heat from a biomass boiler, to generate electricity. As heat would normally be wasted by the boiler, power is generated at no extra cost.
Novalux are going into their 7th year of business and have become somewhat pioneers of the technology, currently they are installing their own 1.2MWth,
65KWe site, which will be operational by mid April, in addition to several other sites for their customers.
Crucially the system can be a fantastic option for those wanting to generate power from an already existing biomass boiler, as 10KWe outputs can be produced from just a 150KWth boiler. By choosing to create power from your existing technology you’ ll also tap into a tariff uplift of 4.2p for the next 20 years.
There have traditionally been drawbacks to biomass boilers, primarily their reliance on high quality wood chip for which we cannot predict the future price. However, Novalux energy continue to deliver the best renewable systems by co-designing a biomass boiler which can burn waste wood, adding value to an already extremely profitable investment. The boiler burns A, B and C grade wood without causing extra emissions, or damage to the machine. Now with the option to attach an ORC it seems the simplest solution to heat and power needs.
A winning team
Dragon Drilling( Water & Energy) Ltd are not only specialists in drilling boreholes for water and groundsource heating systems but were winners of a national Daily Post Business Award in November of 2016.
W ith it’ s sister company, Dragon Drilling( Landfill) Ltd they have a fleet of 9 drilling rigs with rig 10 scheduled for this year. Dragon Drilling( Water & Energy) Ltd installs water boreholes for domestic and commercial use and employ scientists for the treatment of water, including sterilisation and removal of contaminants. They offer an annual routine service and maintenance package for those who already have a water borehole- no matter who did the initial drilling. Their internet shop is accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week with the onsite shop being open 8am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday, selling filters, fittings and associated items.
“ Ground-source heating systems are becoming increasingly popular and attract a worthwhile financial government payment incentive via the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme. We work with local and national installers and have a domestic show property for the public to see both a water borehole and a ground source heating system in action,” says sales manager Sam Ellison.
“ These heating systems are an expanding technology for heating in domestic and commercial properties using renewable and carbon positive energy. Old properties can be upgraded and existing radiators can often be used. We have a solution to overcome the issues these properties have with being unable to install under-floor systems and we employ qualified geologists for the evaluation of the energy capacity of the ground.
Farmers are regular customers as commercial ground source heating is increasingly used in animal housing such as chicken sheds and an independent water supply can save dairy farmers thousands of pounds.”
The group also drills boreholes for the protection and monitoring of the environment from industrial activity.
Telephone 01824 707777 or visit www. dragondrilling. co. uk for a free quotation and site visit.
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