Hanson Formpave, a leading UK manufacturer of specialist concrete
paving products, has announced a renewables energy programme that
includes partnering with two sustainable energy solution providers,
Cool Planet, part of British Gas, and Radiant Heating Solutions
(Radiant). In formalising its longstanding relationships, the
permeable paving specialist offers an unrivalled product to the
marketplace; using best in class technology the system is fully
integrated, validated and warranted.
ThermaPave is a patented geothermal ground solution that integrates
permeable paving with ground source heat pump (GSHP) technology.
Compliant with all future legislation regarding renewable energy and
sustainable drainage systems (SUDS), ThermaPave provides an
impressive 50% of the points available for Level 4 of the Code for
Sustainable Homes. Hanson Formpave has experienced a steady increase
in demand for its renewable energy surfacing solution during the
last year and with the launch of the Department of Energy & Climate
Change (DECC) Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) confirmed for June
2011, mounting awareness and interest in GSHP has already lead to a
record number of impressive schemes being specified and designed for
2011/12.
Steve Spikes, development director for Hanson Formpave said: “We
wanted to be able to offer our customers a proven heating/cooling
system, with warranty, one that not only out performs competitor
products but utilises superior and proven technology, from the
pavers to the impermeable membrane and ground source heat pumps. By
formalising our partnership with both Cool Planet and Radiant we are
able to offer a unique, fully validated system that can be specified
with confidence, for schemes above and below 20kW.”
Cool Planet
Steve Gray, head of heat pump technologies for British Gas said: “We
recognise that the Hanson Formpave solution delivers a cost
effective renewable solution for heating. Well placed to take
advantage of the impending RHI, whilst combining permeable paving
SUDS technology with geothermal GSHP, Cool Planet, as part of
British Gas, can offer highly efficient turnkey solutions.”
By analysing the peak and annualised loads of a building, and
modelling the projected Co-efficient of Performance (COP) of our
installation we calculate the amount of ground needed to provide an
efficient renewable solution. Working with the Formpave design team
we then create a solution that not only maximises the space but
fully utilises the area for both heating and cooling and deliver a
compelling ROI, said Steve.”
Radiant Heating Solutions
Commenting on the partnership Nick Critchley, technical director for
Radiant said: “We instantly recognised that the ThermaPave system
was an exciting opportunity allowing us to further develop
geothermal implementation in the UK. Its ability to extract high
yield energy from a relatively small area has opened up a whole new
marketplace for geothermal technologies. With the ever-increasing
cost of conventional carbon based fuels more and more people are
looking for alternative solutions. ThermaPave not only enables many
more building properties and developments to use a geothermal GSHP
system to solve this issue but it is also an accessible, realistic
and cost effective product, one that we wanted to be part of.”
Civil contractors, Elite and Fitzgeralds have also received formal
recognition as contracting partners for the paving and sub-base
installation. Whilst both Landline and Dance Reeves have been named
as the company’s welding partners for the welding of the impermeable
membrane.
LEARN MORE at Hanson Formpave CPD Event, London
On Wednesday 6th April the Hanson Formpave specification team is
giving customers and industry bodies the opportunity to learn more
about ThermaPave at its morning workshop, starting at 10.00 for
10.30, the Building Centre, London. Lunch, served at 1p.m, is also
available.
Hosted by the company’s specification and design team, speakers and
exhibitors include Cool Planet and Tensar, as well as a
customer-presented case study. Visitors can also hear about the
benefits of storm water control systems and water harvesting and,
the affect this technology can have in meeting the Code for
Sustainable Homes.
For more information on this event please contact Holly Wilks by
email below.
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