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Renewable energy is high on everyone's agenda at the moment, and energy efficient boiler manufacturer Baxi is committed to microgeneration technology. The company is well placed to assist UK industry in meeting the Government targets for reducing carbon emissions, and offers a range of renewable energy products that can be retrofitted on existing houses or incorporated into new build developments.
Solar thermal hot water production is the best known, most cost effective and best established of the renewable technologies available. Solar collection panels are usually positioned on the roof and the heat transferred to the domestic hot water storage tank.
Biomass boilers use carbon neutral fuel such as wood pellets or logs from local, regenerated sources to provide a sustainable and environmentally friendly heat source.
Ground source heat pumps are perferably suited to new build low temperature heating systems, and complete Baxi's portfolio of renewable energy products.
New product development is mainly focused around combined heating and power (CHP), where the boiler also produces electricity. MicroCHP takes many guises and can be tailored to the needs of the domestic market.
"CHP technology is very much part of our future and we are at a very advanced stage of development," explains Charlie Lamb, Business Development Director. "We are currently carrying out field trials and a full launch is due next year.
"Baxi has been supplying solar thermal units for many years. Initially in the UK we offered products for retrofitting, but later this year we will be providing an in-roof system that we've been developing with our new build partners, who are reducing the carbon footprint of the properties they develop. The latest building regulations require a 10 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions and this, combined with increasing public awareness, is creating huge interest in renewable products with more enquiries coming in daily."
Previously, smaller operators were driving the renewables market, but significant growth over the last couple of years has seen the industry become more mainstream and more competitive. Major companies like Baxi have picked up the environmental baton and are running with it for the benefit of all. As a consequence, some of the myths associated with these new technologies, such as their cost, user-friendliness and versatility, are being dispelled and they are attracting the interest of long established, recognised heating engineers and installers.
Baxi is differentiating its offer by providing a one-stop-shop service for new build, social housing providers or individual consumers. All the services and products required for heating and hot water production are available from a single source, backed up by the high levels of expertise and after sales service that an experienced company can provide.
"We've invested significantly in our service and aftercare and realise that this can be a major deal clincher for decision-makers, whether they're housebuilders, landlords, installers or individuals," adds Mr Lamb. "Everyone wants products that they can fit and then forget about and that, in the event of a problem, a solution is only a phone call away.
"The portfolio of products we can offer today puts us at the forefront of the renewables sector. Anyone can find a product from Baxi to reduce their carbon output, whether they are looking for solar, biomass or, as we move towards the next generation of technologies, CHP appliances."
This commitment to keeping its finger on the pulse and moving with the technological times has ensured Baxi's place at the top of the renewables table, and will keep the company ahead of the pack as the market develops further in the future.
