Energy and Performance

26th October 2016

New insights into air conditioning in the UK

DECC Study on Energy Use by Air-Conditioning This study comprises several different elements, each directed at improving DECC’s understanding and characterisation of UK electricity consumption by air conditioning in non-domestic buildings; especially that used to support the cooling function (rather than air handling). These include: analysis of measured consumptions in offices including annual electricity consumption, … Continue reading “New insights into air conditioning in the UK”

8th March 2018

New good practice guidance for multifunctional solar car parks is launched

A new guide by BRE National Solar Centre and carport design and manufacturing company FlexiSolar looks at the best way to deliver multifunctional solar car parks that combine renewable energy generation with energy storage and EV charging points. ‘Multifunctional Solar Car Parks: a good practice guide for owners and developers’ provides an outline of the … Continue reading “New good practice guidance for multifunctional solar car parks is launched”