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2 | JULY 2018
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KINGFISHER OPENS FIRST NET ZERO ENERGY STORE
Kingfisher , the international home improvement company , today announces that the recently opened Peterborough Screwfix store will be the first in its estate to be net zero in its energy usage . Revealed as Kingfisher publishes its annual sustainability report , the net zero energy store will generate as much power as it uses and pass surplus energy back to the grid .
A Kingfisher first
The store brings together a powerful combination of solar panels , solar battery storage and an air source heat pump , creating a new and innovative solution to save energy . Other Kingfisher stores and distribution centres have solar panels or air source pumps to provide heating , and plans are being unveiled to install energy storage batteries at the B & Q distribution centre in Swindon . However , the Peterborough store marks the first time Kingfisher has used solar panels or air source pumps together with battery storage to power operations around the clock .
Powering the net zero energy store
Power is generated by the solar panels during the day , and excess energy is used to charge the batteries which power the store in the evenings . The air source heat pump has replaced gas and electric heating , and together with the solar PV system , heats the store more efficiently .
Fuelling more energy saving measures
Inspired by these first steps , the Peterborough team is now considering other moves to reduce energy use even further .
NEW TIMBER-LIKE ROOFLINE BOARD FITS THE BILL
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Eurocell , the UK ’ s leading manufacturer , distributor and recycler of window , door , conservatory and plastic building products , is enhancing its popular Roofline range with the launch of a new 16mm Flat Roofline board .
Ideal for new-build and refurbishment , the aesthetically-pleasing
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and engineered board is identical to a standard timber fascia but carries a guarantee of up to 20 years and is easier to fit .
Installation is simple and swift : just fix it directly to the rafter feet with Polytop nails or screws . Once in place , the board will bear the weight of eaves tiles and guttering without any
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need for a backing board or tilt fillet to reinforce it .
This board also simplifies fitting the soffit board – just push the appropriate Eurocell soffit and it will slot into place .
As with all other Roofline products the 16mm board has the same market-leading guarantees against discolouration , warping and cracking : 20
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years for white , and 10 years for laminated boards , provided the manufacturer ’ s recommendations are followed .
These boards are available in a range of colours to enable homeowners to achieve a contemporary look and complement existing features .
www . eurocell . co . uk
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