A first-year assessment of Riverside Primary School, Scotland’s first Passivhaus-certified primary school, has revealed actual energy operational performance to be significantly below the Passivhaus primary energy demand target while consistently providing excellent comfort levels. With an energy assessment of just 43 kWh/sqm/annum, Riverside Primary School is significantly outperforming the classic Passivhaus target of 60 kWh/sqm/annum….
Komatsu UK, a global leader in construction and mining equipment, has partnered with solar installation company AR Power to install a 1.76 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) system at its North East manufacturing facility. The installation of the advanced solar system is part of Komatsu’s ongoing strategy to improve energy efficiency, reduce operational costs and meet…
Salamander Offshore Wind Farm, a project being developed by the Salamander Wind Project Company Limited, a joint venture between Ørsted, Simply Blue Group and Subsea7, has been awarded Planning Permission in Principle for the onshore aspects of its proposed floating development, located 35 km off Peterhead on the East Coast of Scotland. The submission was…
EV drivers can now access ultra-rapid charging at InstaVolt’s Winchester Superhub at an exclusive launch rate of just 50p per kWh for off-peak charging from 7pm to 7am via the InstaVolt app. Launching today as the UK’s largest single-operator Superhub, the Winchester site reinforces InstaVolt’s commitment to making EV charging more accessible and cost-effective. With…
Breathing Buildings, a leading provider of controlled natural and hybrid ventilation systems, offers schools a complete ventilation solution to enhance indoor air quality (IAQ), energy efficiency, and sustainability. With high energy costs driving schools to improve energy performance, buildings are becoming increasingly airtight and schools need energy efficient ventilation strategies to maintain healthy and comfortable…
With just one week to go until its grand opening, Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander has visited InstaVolt’s Winchester Superhub, an innovative site that sets a new benchmark for EV charging infrastructure in the UK. The visit highlights the government’s support for private sector investment in EV infrastructure, ensuring EV adoption remains on…
A Alexander Group has been appointed to deliver the full M&E services for UNIQLO’s new Glasgow flagship store. Spanning 22,500sq ft, the Japanese fashion store will span two adjacent buildings on a prominent position on the city’s Argyle Street. Inhabiting the former St Enoch Picture Theatre, it will form part of the St Enoch Centre….
Schneider Electric donated state-of-the-art solutions for energy management and facility security This symbolic act demonstrates Schneider Electric’s ability to mobilise resources for a multi-secular historic monument The success of this project is a result of ingenious solutions used to address logistics and complex constraints encountered on site. Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of…
A stone-built property in rural Wales has been installed with a Panasonic Aquarea T-CAP J Series 9kW monobloc air-to-water heat pump to replace an oil-fired boiler. Specialist heat pump installer, Paul Thorney of Air2Heat, specified the Panasonic heat pump to provide the three-bedroom stone wall converted barn property with sustainable heating and domestic hot water….
Uses AI-powered digital analytics to make impact with transition to digital-first estates strategy Achieves savings of over £84k in the first 12 months Latest upgrades and onsite support bolsters 30-year relationship Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has expanded its relationship with the University of Nottingham as it…
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