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Floating Solar
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) has been undergoing a quiet revolution in the last decade, transitioning from one of the more expensive renewable generations solutions to the least expensive, and enabling farmers and growers to benefit from it without the need for subsidy or incentive. Often categorised with Farming, Horticulture does not always have one of the…
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Low-GWP and High-Temperature Heat Pumps
Using hydrocarbons as refrigerants is not new. Propane, under the moniker R290, has been around for many years as an efficient thermal transfer medium. Likewise with Isobutane; R600a. The reason hydrocarbon refrigerants are not more widely used is due to their flammability and explosive risk. Nevertheless, hydrocarbons have excellent thermodynamic properties, meaning their prevalence is…
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Agrivoltaics
Energy from the sun is in abundance, so, being able to utilise more of that energy can significantly aid in the UKs net zero goal by 2050. Why is it useful? The current volatility on the electricity market has significantly increased the interest in installing Solar PV to provide stability against the uncertainty in costs.…
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Biomass Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
A detailed look at Biomass Combined Heat and Power (CHP), the three types of Biomass CHP boiler systems, the pros and cons of each, and the implications of Biomass CHP for CO2 enrichment.
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The basics of thermal storage for horticulture
Thermal storage is the means of storing thermal energy (heat or cooling) so it can be used sometime after it is generated. Find out why you should use thermal storage and what storage medium is best.
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Important characteristics of modern heat storage
Key aspects to consider in the design and maintenance of an efficient modern heat storage system.
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A detailed look at heat pumps and how they work
Find out what heat pumps are and how they work. Plus the five different types of heat pump system, their benefits and disadvantages.
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The practicalities of installing a heat pump system
Learn about the key factors involved in installing an effective heat pump system and see worked examples of costs and payback for a 100 kW, 500 kW and I MW heating system.
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An introduction to biomass heating for horticulture
The key factors to consider when installing a biomass boiler system including the different types of fuel available, sizing the biomass boiler system and the flue gas emission standards.
