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With the energy used to heat, light and run buildings accounting for nearly half of the UK’s carbon dioxide emissions, it’s no surprise that a raft of European Directives, national legislation and government policy across the domestic and commercial building sectors now exists to reduce the long term energy and carbon impact of our buildings on the environment.

As part of EU-wide action to increase the use of renewable energy, the UK

has committed to sourcing 15% of its energy from renewable sources by 2020 and building-integrated renewable technologies such as heat pumps, solar hot water solutions and solar electricity will all play an important part in helping to achieve these targets.

Of course to deliver sustainable, low energy, low carbon buildings, designers and specifiers must take an increasingly holistic approach to

reducing building energy demand and the use of renewable energy technologies. But as energy standards from policies such as the Code for Sustainable Homes increase – for example domestic new build requirements to be zero carbon by 2016 – the integration of multiple renewable technologies to provide low carbon heating, hot water and electrical power will be essential in achieving these targets.

The threat to the planet from Climate Change, depletion of our natural energy resources and concern over the long term security of our energy supplies, means that energy efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions reduction has never been higher on the social and political agenda.

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A world of renewable energy expertiseRenewable technologies such as ground and air source heat pumps, solar hot water systems, solar photovoltaics, heat recovery systems and low energy radiators are not necessarily new, but expertise in the UK of how to most practically and efficiently apply them is – especially where multiple technologies need to be employed to meet increasingly demanding building energy targets.

Dimplex recognises the need to develop and deliver solutions to meet increasingly stringent energy standards, and in recent years has made significant product research and development investment to grow our current portfolio of products. Now with one of the widest ranges of building integrated renewables available from a single manufacturer in the UK, we continue to expand our portfolio to meet the needs of our customers in both the domestic and commercial environments. Working with housing developers, housing associations, consulting specifiers, local authorities and expert installers, our technical sales and in house design team ensure that we are able to deliver the most effective renewable technology solutions, whatever the building design requirement.

This combined with our expertise in product design, research and development, more than 30 years in manufacturing high quality, high efficiency heat pump systems – and above all – a recognised name you already know and trust, helps ensure that we are able to offer our customers tailored renewable energy solutions to meet their specific needs.

Take a closer look and see how we might be able to help you and your organisation now.

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Meeting these challenging standards will inevitably require the use of renewable technology and increasingly, particularly in the new build sector, require combinations of technologies to be applied to achieve the required carbon saving standards. Renewable technologies, strategically based around low carbon electricity will come to the fore, with longer term UK energy policy based on a decarbonised

electricity grid in the face of unsustainable and insecure fossil fuels, creating a greater dependency on electricity as the primary energy source. Whether domestic or commercial, our range of renewable solutions, designed specifically to complement each other – perfectly match the future need of low/zero carbon buildings.

The course is set for a route towards low energy buildings in the UK via progressively tightening building standards and targets for all new housing to be zero carbon by 2016 and commercial buildings by 2020. Government policy, legislation and incentives are also clearly emphasising the need for improvements in the energy efficiency and sustainability of the UK’s existing building stock.

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Allows renewable energy from multiple sources to be stored for use when it is needed, delivering high performance hot water.

4Energy efficient unvented hot water storage

Allows the electrical consumption of appliances, heat pumps, SmartRad radiators and mechanical ventilation systems to be offset by production from renewable energy.

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An ideal complement to heat pumps, solar thermal systems provide free hot water during the warmer months of the year.

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The Dimplex zero carbon solution

Ground Source Heat Pump (1) Air Source Heat Pump (2) Heat pumps are increasingly becoming the solution of choice to provide low carbon heating and hot water. In the commercial sector solutions are also available for cooling and waste heat recovery.

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Low temperature SmartRad radiators are the ideal complement for heat pumps to deliver low energy heating.

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Ground Source Heat Pumps

Dimplex has over 30 years’ experience in heat pump manufacturing and has developed a ground source range that covers domestic systems from 4kW to commercial systems up to 130kW able to be installed in multiples to meet the heating requirements of buildings of all kinds.

Due to the highly stable temperatures below the earth’s surface, ground source heat pumps can provide excellent levels of energy

efficiency and performance all year round. Typical applications include space heating – usually via low temperature heat emitters – water heating, cooling and waste heat recovery.

Ground source heat pumps can also be easily integrated with other renewable technologies such as solar thermal water heating.

For more information regarding our range of ground source heat pumps visit our website www.dimplexrenewables.co.uk or see our comprehensive heat pump brochure.

Our range at a glance:

• 4-16kW domestic• 17-130kW commercial• 20-40kW commercial high

temperature• 30-75kW reversible with

heat recovery• Heating and hot water preparation• Passive cooling• Full range of ancillaries• MCS certificated*• SAP Appendix Q listed*

*Depending on model

Ground source heat pumps extract free solar energy stored beneath the ground and convert this into useful energy for space and water heating purposes.

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Housing The new build housing market is increasingly challenged to meet ever tightening building regulations, “Merton Rule” planning obligations and compliance with energy rating standards under the Code for Sustainable Homes. As a result, including integrated renewable technologies into the building design is becoming paramount. Dimplex ground source heat pumps can make a significant contribution towards reducing a building’s heating and hot water CO2 emissions and running costs, helping to achieve building regulations Part L and Code for Sustainable Homes compliance.

For refurbishment projects looking to replace oil and solid fuel systems in off-gas areas, the Dimplex SIH ME high temperature ground source heat pumps provide the ideal solution. The range can supply space heating via low temperature heat emitters such as SmartRad and domestic hot water can be provided up to 65°C without the need for supplementary electric backup.

Specification and installation, including the design and drilling of boreholes can be undertaken by a Dimplex Expert Installer, providing a turnkey service for major contractors, while project funding can be leveraged through CERT.

Commercial The introduction of the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC) has made it imperative for large organisations to minimise their carbon emissions in order to reduce allowance payments and achieve Carbon Trust Standard. Employing Dimplex ground source heat pumps to provide the heating, cooling and hot water production for its buildings can help an organization to make the required carbon savings. In addition to energy efficient heating our commercial ground source heat pumps can be used to provide low carbon passive comfort cooling, while our range of reversible models provides both heating and active cooling. Dimplex 30 and 75kW reversible models also perform waste heat recovery enabling extremely efficient production of stored hot water or swimming pool heating during the cooling process.

Schools, colleges and universities across the UK, whether newly built or refurbished, are benefitting from lower CO2 emissions and lower energy costs following the installation of Dimplex commercial ground source heat pumps. For buildings with a high heating demand, Dimplex high output ground source heat pumps deliver with a range from 17 to 130kW that can be installed in series for even higher heating demands.

Accreditation BRE SAP Appendix Q Dimplex domestic high temperature ground source heat pumps are listed on the BRE SAP Appendix Q website, which allow true heat pump efficiency performance to be reflected, offering benefits to specifiers in SAP DER (Dwelling Emission Rate) calculations.

Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) provides robust third party certification for microgeneration products. Many funding schemes (including the Renewable Heat Incentive) and building standards such as the Code for Sustainable Homes require certification under MCS.

A wide range of Dimplex ground source heat pumps are certified under the MCS scheme.

Funding options • Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)• Dimplex Renewable Energy Finance

See page 18 for details of funding schemes available for Dimplex ground source heat pumps.

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Air Source Heat PumpsEven cold air is full of energy and Dimplex air source heat pumps use the freely available heat in the ambient air to provide efficient heating and hot water at air temperatures as low as – 25°C. Because the source of heat – the air – is abundantly available all around us, air source heat pumps have the advantage of low installation costs and minimal space requirements, while relatively mild winter temperatures in the UK mean excellent levels of efficiency and performance are achieved throughout the year.

Air source heat pumps are becoming increasingly popular in the UK and with 30 years’ experience in manufacturing highly efficient units for cold central European climates, the Dimplex range spans solutions from compact domestic units through to a new, market leading high efficiency range with outputs up to 60kW.

With average winter temperatures of around 5°C, seasonal co-efficients of performance comparable with ground

source heat pumps are achievable, without the additional cost of ground loop systems having to be installed.

Options for both external or internal plant room installation are available across the range, making them ideal for both domestic and commercial applications.

For more information regarding our range of air source heat pumps visit our website, www.dimplexrenewables.co.uk or see our comprehensive heat pump brochure.

Our range at a glance:

• 6-16kW domestic• 9-60kW commercial• 8-60kW high temperature• 35kW reversible models for

heating and cooling• Heating and hot water preparation• Waste heat recovery*• Full range of ancillaries• MCS certificated*

*Depending on model

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Housing The new Dimplex Air-Eau range of inverter driven domestic air source models provides an ideal low carbon, low running cost heating and hot water solution for individual dwellings, helping to meet building regulations and CfSH standards for new build projects. Compact and easy to install, the range can be provided as a complete package, to ensure excellent levels of performance and efficiency which can help to tackle fuel poverty in social housing refurbishment projects.

For apartment blocks, communal air source heat pump systems are rapidly becoming the system of choice as a cost effective means of lowering CO2

emissions and reducing energy costs. Through development projects with a number of national and regional housebuilders, Dimplex has developed solutions based on its high capacity LA AS range and high efficiency LA TU range – installing multiple heat pumps together to meet total building heating and hot water demand, providing a significantly more cost effective and practical solution than installing systems into individual properties or apartments.

Commercial The energy and cost saving benefits delivered by Dimplex commercial ASHPs are already being enjoyed by a number of clients across the UK, helping them to comply with building regulations and gain high EPC scores in both new and refurbished buildings. Our range includes high efficiency LA TU and high output models which are increasingly being specified for commercial building applications to deliver heating and/or hot water. Our high output temperature models are ideal for hot water applications and our reversible models, complete with waste heat recovery, provide energy efficient heating, cooling and stored hot water from a single system, optimising capital investment and making them ideal for hotel or leisure applications.

Dimplex high efficiency ASHPs are being specified to deliver heating and/or hot water to educational establishments as a practical and cost effective alternative to other renewable options such as biomass. And in the health sector the many benefits of providing heating and hot water at the low temperature outputs produced by our high capacity ASHPs are already being exploited by a number of facilities including a new development of BUPA care homes.

Accreditation Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) With the Dimplex Air – Eau inverter air source heat pump and LA TU high efficiency ranges already MCS certificated, Dimplex offers a wide range of air source units that are eligible for government funding schemes when installed by one of our accredited installers. With an increasing range of domestic and commercial models awaiting certification, both specifiers and owners can be assured of the quality and performance of our units.

Funding options • Renewable Heat Incentive• Dimplex Renewable Energy Finance

See page 18 for details of funding schemes available for Dimplex air source heat pumps

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Solar Water HeatingSolar energy is available in abundance all around us. Every year the sun produces 8000 times more energy than we consume globally, ready for use whenever it’s needed.

Solar water heating systems harness this abundantly available free solar energy to efficiently and effectively heat water stored in a cylinder, ready for use whenever you need it. Increasing in popularity in the UK, a solar thermal system can provide up to 60% of a property’s hot water demand, helping to reduce energy costs and combat fuel poverty. An ideal complementary water heating solution in centrally heated, all electric or heat pump heated homes, Dimplex solar water heating systems provide a cost effective approach to energy/carbon saving in either new build or retro-fit situations.

A Dimplex solar thermal hot water system comprises three key parts: the collector (1) which captures solar radiation from the sun and passes it on to the heat transfer fluid; the heat transfer system which moves the captured solar energy from the collector to the water storage cylinder (2), where the energy from the heat transfer fluid is transferred to the stored water via a coil heat exchanger.

For more information regarding our Solar thermal range visit our website www.dimplexrenewables.co.uk or see our Solar thermal brochure.

Our range at a glance:

• Choice of flat plate or evacuated tube collector kits

• Range of unvented cylinders – 175, 210, 250 and 300 litre capacities

• Can be fully integrated with heat pumps• Mains pressure hot water• Can be fitted to slate, tile or flat roofs• On roof or roof integrated options*• Solar Keymark approved

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Housing Whether private sector or social housing, a Dimplex solar thermal hot water system can make a significant contribution towards reducing building CO2 emissions and reducing costs; helping to achieve Building Regulations Part L and Code for Sustainable Homes compliance.

Supplied as a complete package, including carefully matched unvented hot water cylinders and with a range of different roof mounting options, including flat roof installation – a Dimplex solar water heating system can also provide the perfect solution for meeting building code in apartment blocks, using solar water heating for the top floor apartments and spreading the benefit across the entire block due to SAP Block Assessment. Solar water heating also provides an excellent solution for retrofit in existing properties. Causing minimal disruption to the existing infrastructure, systems can be installed as part of a refurbishment programme even when the property is occupied.

Commercial For most commercial premises, offices, factories or hotels, solar thermal water heating can be used effectively to contribute towards the hot water demand of the premises, reducing both running costs and CO2 emissions, thereby helping to achieve Carbon Trust Standard and reducing CRC allowance payments.

Ideally suited for premises with a large water usage during the summer months, such as lidos, hotels, sports and health clubs, Dimplex solar systems can be specified with bespoke cylinders and scaled up in size to accommodate demand. For such requirements, large systems up to 10 panels (high efficiency flat plate collector) or 70 tubes (evacuated tube collector) can be connected in a series and any required number of arrays connected in parallel to meet hot water demand.

Accreditation Solar Keymark The Dimplex solar water heating system collector is approved to EN 12975 and the European Solar Keymark Standard, which ensures both its quality and performance. Solar Keymark is recognised as an equivalent to MCS approval, making our systems eligible for Government funding schemes. Dimplex solar collectors are also supplied with a 10 year warranty ensuring the quality and performance of our panels.

Funding options • Renewable Heat Incentive• Dimplex Renewable Energy Finance

See page 18 for details of funding schemes available for Dimplex solar water heating.

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SmartRad® RadiatorsLow water temperature heating systems are the ideal partner to heat pumps.

Dimplex SmartRad sets new standards for the way we think about our heating. Fast and responsive with accurate room by room control, SmartRad is attractively styled and designed specifically to work with modern renewable heating systems such as heat pumps. Offering excellent performance at water temperatures as low as 40°C, SmartRad is the ideal partner for heat pumps as part of a complete renewable energy/low carbon heating system. By operating efficiently at lower temperatures than conventional radiators, SmartRad allows the heat pump CoP to be optimised reducing both running costs and CO2 emissions.

It also allows SmartRad to be used in conjunction with underfloor heating systems – for example with SmartRads on the upper floors – as both can be operated at the same temperature. SmartRad avoids the space and efficiency constraints associated with oversized radiators and offers a practical cost effective alternative to underfloor heating, meaning heat pump systems become not only more cost effective in new build projects, but can also be retro fitted in to existing properties with minimal disruption.

For more information regarding SmartRad visit our website – www.dimplexrenewables.co.uk or see our SmartRad brochure.

Our range at a glance:

• 4 output sizes – 0.8, 1.2, 1.4 and 1.8kW options

• 3 finishes – white metal, white glass and black glass

• Cost effective practical alternative to underfloor heating

• Designed for low water temperature operation

• More energy efficient than conventional radiators

• Fast response/room heat up due to low water content

• Even distribution of air throughout the room – no cold spots

• Easy to install

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New build housing SmartRad is an ideal accompaniment to air or ground source heat pump systems for new build properties as an alternative to underfloor heating. Allowing heat pumps to operate at low water temperatures, SmartRad maximises heat pump CoP, reducing CO2 emissions and improving SAP scores.

Housing refurbishments When heat pumps are installed in existing properties, SmartRad provides an excellent alternative to oversized conventional steel radiators. With significantly more powerful outputs as a result of forced fan convection, SmartRad can be as much as 31/2 times smaller and still deliver the same level of heat output, while improving heat pump performance by operating at low water temperatures.

Care homes and education The low water temperature operation of SmartRad means that the surface temperature can also be regulated below 43°C, ensuring safe operation in environments occupied by the young, elderly or infirm.

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Solar PVSolar photovoltaic (PV) systems use free energy from the sun to produce electricity. Panels mounted on the roof or facade of a building produce electricity from daylight, not solar radiation, so energy is produced even on a cloudy day.

Solar PV is suitable for homes, businesses, schools or community buildings and represents one of the easiest and most reliable ways to reduce energy costs and CO2 emissions, while providing a straightforward means to meeting planning consent requirements for minimum renewable energy contributions from new buildings.

In very low energy buildings – approaching the zero carbon standard, solar PV will provide an important element in the total energy saving solution, alongside heat pumps, solar hot water and heat recovery systems.

With the added financial benefit of the Government Feed in Tariff scheme, which from April 2010 provides a fixed, guaranteed payment for the renewable electricity produced over 25 years, solar PV represents an excellent low carbon choice for both domestic and commercial properties.

For more information regarding our Solar PV range visit our website – www.dimplexrenewables.co.uk or see our Solar PV brochure.

Our range at a glance:

• Choice of Landscape or Portrait kits with outputs from 1.44 to 3.84 kWp

• Easy installation – all parts required included in the kit

• High performance PV modules with 14.75% efficiency

• Excellent reliability – 80% output performance after 25 years.

• MCS certificated*• Attracts Feed-in Tariffs

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Housing Simple to fit and easy to integrate into the build program, Dimplex solar PV systems provide reliable energy generation, reduced energy bills and a cost effective way for housing developers to achieve Building Regulations Part L and Code for Sustainable Homes compliance, as well as meeting the increasingly frequent planning requirement for new developments to deliver a proportion of their energy from renewable sources.

For home owners and social housing providers, installing a Dimplex MCS certificated solar PV system can make a significant contribution towards reducing building CO2 emissions, whilst offering a number of financial incentives through the Feed-in Tariff. Householders/tenants benefit from reduced energy bills by using the electricity generated, while the system owner also collects a return from the generation tariff and selling any electricity not consumed back to the grid.

Commercial The increasing demands of Building Regulations and the financial implications of the Carbon Reduction Commitment are forcing more and more developers to look at ways of reducing carbon emissions and balancing the energy models for commercial buildings. With no moving parts, a Dimplex solar PV system provides the simplest, most reliable and cost effective solution, providing CO2 free energy that future proofs the business against rising energy costs and CRC allowance payments, as well as providing an attractive source of finance via the Feed-in Tariff.

For developers who have the option of installing PV systems at the development stage, Dimplex solar PV will help them to achieve targets such as BREEAM Excellent and make developments more attractive to future tenants. For schools, installing a Dimplex solar PV system easily helps to address CO2 targets and reduce energy bills. It also provides a valuable, visible statement that both educates and reminds our future generations of the benefits of sustainable energy solutions.

Accreditation Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) Dimplex solar PV panels are MCS certificated making them eligible for government funding schemes such as the Feed-in Tariff and compliant with the requirements of the Code for Sustainable Homes when installed by one of our accredited installers.

Funding options

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See page 18 for details of funding schemes available for Dimplex Solar PV systems.

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System ventilationWhole house system ventilation provides modern, air tight buildings with precise, controlled air extraction, while meeting the essential need for adequate air exchange for the health and well-being of the occupants and the building itself.

Mechanical extract ventilation systems remove moisture and polluted air from areas such as toilets, bathrooms, kitchens and utility rooms, either via a single unit extracting internal air through ducts from a number of “wet” rooms, or by means of a separate fan running at a faster continuous extract rate in several locations in the building.

When mechanical ventilation is combined with heat recovery to give MVHR – mechanical ventilation with heat recovery – it also gives excellent energy conservation by recovering as much as 90% of the heat in the air being expelled from the building to warm the fresh air coming in. This has obvious benefits in terms of reduced energy demands and CO2 emissions.

Range at a glance:

• MEV and MVHR systems• Range to suit dwellings between

43 and 450m2

• Domestic and non-domestic variants• SAP Appendix Q listed*

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Mechanical Extract Ventilation MEV systems can comprise either a whole building extract system or low energy extract fans in individual rooms. The system is designed for simultaneous ventilation of separate areas in a house or building. Using a single energy efficient fan, the unit is located in the loft or airing cupboard, with ducts run to quietly remove pollutants at source from areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, utility rooms and WCs.

Alternatively, individual trickle fans can be installed in the kitchens, bathrooms, showers and WCs to form an MEV system in refurbished properties.

Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery For new build housing, MVHR is the most effective solution to meet the requirements of building regulations Part F and Part L and higher levels of the Code for Sustainable Homes.

The system continually extracts polluted air from the kitchens, bathrooms, WCs and utility rooms. The polluted air is passed through a heat exchanger with the ability to extract up to 90% of the heat from a ventilated room and used to pre-warm incoming fresh air. A key benefit of heat recovery ventilation is a solution to noise ingress issues, as no window trickle ventilation is required. Based on current SAP2005 and SBEM software, CO2 emissions from ventilation can be reduced by 5-15% by application of an MVHR system.

Accreditation SAP Appendix Q The environmental benefits for Xpelair MVHR systems have been recognised by the Buildings Research Establishment (BRE).

The latest range of Xpelair MVHR products is listed on the BRE SAP Appendix Q website, which promotes energy efficient ventilation products that offer benefits in SAP and DER (Dwelling Emission Rate) calculations.

In the database, individual products replace the default settings for each ventilation option. Each product is tested to provide a specific fan power performance that can be used to calculate “energy saving” which is re-entered in the SAP calculation process.

The BRE’s Appendix Q register and EST Best Practice Programme documents highlight the market’s most efficient domestic ventilation products.

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However, as with the feed-in tariffs, it is expected that the levels of support available for new entrants to the RHI scheme will decrease over time as the costs of the equipment and installation reduce through economies of scale. £860m of funding has been allocated for the first 4 years of the scheme.

Level of support for Dimplex eligible technologies: Ground source heat pumps: 4.5p – for systems up to 100kWth 3.2p – for systems over 100kWth Solar Thermal 8.5p

For more information regarding the Renewable Heat Incentive see the funding page on our website or visit: www.decc.gov.uk

Dimplex Renewable Energy Finance Dimplex Renewable Energy Finance has been specifically designed to help not-for-profit organisations including local authorities, schools and housing associations overcome the need for initial capital investment when installing renewable heating, hot water or solar PV systems.

The scheme is designed to provide a solution for organisations looking to implement renewable energy technologies but for whom the initial capital outlay, even where grants are available, could make proceeding with the project impossible, by allowing investment costs to be repaid over a period of years funded through the savings in energy costs and in the case of solar PV, the return from the Feed-in Tariff. Various options are available for public and private sector clients.

In order to promote the take up of renewable and micro-generation technologies, a number of funding programmes have been set up by the government to provide grant subsidies to householders, social housing providers, local authorities and commercial developers.

Clean Energy Cashback – Feed-in Tariffs Feed-in Tariffs (FiTs) became available in Great Britain from 1st April 2010. Under this scheme energy suppliers make regular payments to householders and communities who generate their own electricity from renewable or low carbon sources such as solar electricity (PV) panels. The scheme guarantees a minimum payment for all electricity generated by the renewable system installed (Generation Tariff) as well as a separate payment for the electricity exported to grid (Export Tariff). These payments are in addition to the bill savings made by using the electricity generated on-site.

As an example, a south facing roof mounted 1.44kWp system mounted in the Midlands should generate around 1300kWh per year saving around £180 per year depending on your electricity tariff and amount of generated electricity used.

In order to qualify, both the installer and the equipment must be certified under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). Dimplex Solar PV modules are already MCS certificated and through our Accredited Installer Scheme have a network of accredited PV installers.

Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) announced in March 2011, is aimed at encouraging the uptake of renewable heating technologies in order to reduce carbon emissions and meet Government targets. To be administered by Ofgem, it is the first financial support scheme in the world for renewable heat and it is being implemented in 2 phases.

In the first phase, long term tariff support is focused on the non-domestic sector (industrial, business and public sector) for certain technologies, with a one off incentive – the Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) being offered to house holders. The second phase will see the scheme expanded to include additional technologies as well as long term support for house holders, full details and timings are to be confirmed in 2012.

Phase 1 – Non-Domestic This phase of the scheme opened for applications on November 28, 2011 and initially will support only technologies listed within the EU Renewable Energy Directive, as listed below:

• Solid biomass and solid biomass contained in municipal waste (including CHP)

• Ground and water source heat pumps

• Geothermal (including CHP),• Solar thermal (at capacities of

less than 200 kWth)• Biogas combustion (except from

landfill gas but including CHP; at capacities of less than 200 kWth) biomethane injection.

The heat produced must be used for an “eligible purpose”; it must be useful and useable and meet a genuine existing or new economically justifiable heating requirement. The installation must attach to appropriate metering arrangements that facilitate the accurate capture and reporting of information. No other public grants can have been paid in respect of the cost of installing or purchasing the installation.

Once accredited, all RHI participants need to comply with ongoing obligations to remain eligible for support under the scheme. As part of these in most cases you are required to provide reports on a quarterly basis to Ofgem detailing heat output data, supporting meter readings, sustainability information and the treatment of any additional capacity. Participants are also required to maintain installations and meters in accordance with manufacturer instructions (where available) to ensure that they function effectively and to keep records and proof of such maintenance.

The tariffs will be paid for 20 years to eligible technologies that have been installed since 15th July 2009 with payments being made for each kWh of renewable heat which is produced. Once in the scheme the level of support an installation will receive is fixed and adjusted annually with inflation.

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Heat pumps, solar water heating and solar PV are among the most efficient and economical heating systems available, but only as long as the systems are properly applied, designed and installed.

To deliver the kind of energy and carbon savings we know our renewable energy solutions are capable of for commercial and domestic end users, it’s vitally important that the highest standards are adhered to at every stage of the process. That’s why at Dimplex we only supply our systems through approved installers.

Dimplex heat pump, solar thermal and solar PV installer training is designed to provide installers with the knowledge and skills to provide high quality installations with the backing of the UK’s leading renewable heating brand.

Through our Accredited Installer Programme, Dimplex is committed to ensuring installations are delivered to the highest possible standards, to maximise energy saving and customer satisfaction. So you can select Dimplex Accredited Installers with complete confidence.

Why choose Dimplex Renewables? • UK’s widest range of ground and air

source heat pumps• Extensive range of solar

energy products, unvented hot water systems and complementary technologies

• Over 30 years’ experience manufacturing heat pumps

• Reputable company with 60 years’ experience and part of the global Glen Dimplex group

• Well-established brand name which customers recognise

• Tailored design solutions to meet specific project requirements

• In-house technical support team and dedicated regional managers to support your project

• Experience in a wide range of technology solutions that we can draw on to give you an expert and impartial view of the most appropriate technologies for you.

• Manufacturing facility in Northern Ireland.

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Specifications Dimplex policy is one of continuous improvement; the Company therefore reserves

the right to alter specifications without notice. The information contained in this brochure is correct at the time of printing. You are advised to consult your Dealer before purchasing.

Installation Guidance

This brochure is designed to assist you with your choice of Dimplex products and it is not intended as an installation guide. For safety, products should only be installed by a competent person,

in accordance with current regulations and the manufacturer’s instructions.

The Dimplex Range Dimplex offers the widest range of electric space and water heating products

in the world – over 400 – to meet almost any heating need. In addition to this publication, we have a wide range of brochures for both domestic and commercial applications.

Please visit our website www.dimplexrenewables.co.uk for more information.

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Randwick Village Hall and Playing Fields Committee, Scarning Primary School, The National Trust, Travelodge Devizes

Project part financed by the European Regional Development Fund under the European Sustainable Competitiveness Programme for Northern Ireland.

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Solid fuel brochure

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