SBEM Calculations
SBEM (or Simplify Building Energy Model) is a software tool developed by BRE for the Department for Communities and Local Government and provides an analysis of a building’s energy consumption. SBEM is used for non domestic buildings in support of the National Calculation Methodology (NCM), the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and the Green […]
Factors influencing the performance of solar thermal systems
It is important to understand the factors that influence the performance of solar thermal systems as they can be an ideal way to provide extra hot water to supplement energy delivered by heat pumps or boilers. A solar system can therefore be designed to deliver hot water reliably and meet the requirements of the household. […]
Energy Consulting
Energy Consultants are professionals who have studied and worked in the field of energy and or engineering, they are experts capable of helping individuals and businesses reduce the cost of their energy needs by designing an energy saving strategy and helping the company to implement this program by switching to alternative low carbon technologies. By […]
DECC releases energy consumption and generation stats for the UK
The DECC (Department of Energy and Climate Change) has recently released statistics regarding energy consumption and generation in the UK. Key points were; – Electricity generated from renewable sources in the UK in 2012 increased by 19% on a year earlier and accounted for 11.3% of total UK electricity generation, up from 9.4% in 2011. […]
Building Regulations Part L 2013
Consultation documents were released at the end of January for 2012 for the next version of Building Regulations. they are expected to come into force by October 2013 subject to any transitional arrangements. The consultation is presented into 4 sections: Section 1 outlines the consultation approach and then presents proposals to change various technical aspects […]
Overshadowing 3D Modelling – Battersea Park Nursing Home
Syntegra Consulting was appointed as sustainable building consultants to give a comprehensive overshadowing evaluation on designed PV area at Battersea Park Nursing Home. It assesses the overshadowing effect generated from surrounding buildings to where the PV locates by using IES simulation. This overshadowing analysis assists the designers to optimize the PV output and avoid […]
Solutions for Heating and Hot Water Systems
Boilers Hot water system need to be chose basing on how many people are living in the house and how many wet rooms etc. Combi-boilers circulate hot water by radiators and underfloor heating routes. Combi-boilers avoid the installation of hot water storage cylinders and cold water storage tanks, because the boilers only provide hot water […]
Perkins Engines – Peterborough
Syntegra Consulting has successfully undertaken the Air Conditioning Inspection of a number of industrial units part of Perkins Engines, in Peterborough. Syntegra undertook the ACI inspection of the two industrial units which are air conditioned buildings. The undertaking of an ACI (Air Conditioning Inspection) is a legal requirement according to article 9 of the Energy […]
ADECCO GROUP – Bouverie Street, London.
Syntegra Consulting has successfully undertaken the Air Conditioning Inspection of the ADECCO office in Bouverie Street, London. Syntegra undertook the ACI inspection of the Bouverie Street office which is an air conditioned building. The undertaking of an ACI (Air Conditioning Inspection) is a legal requirement according to article 9 of the Energy Performance Building Directive […]
Government downgrades forecast for solar industry
Following changes to the cost control mechanisms for the solar power feed-in tariff (FIT), the government has cut its forecast for the capacity of solar electricity panels by almost half. Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) publicised that it would cut solar subsidies by almost 25% from August followed by further cuts every three […]
Lewisham Premier Inn Energy Strategy/Statement Report 2011 & BREEAM Pre-Assessment
Syntegra Consulting has successfully completed the Energy Strategy report and BREEAM 2011 New Construction pre-assessment for the planning submission of the Lewisham Premeier Inn hotel. Syntegra utilized it’s expert knowledge in sustainable building design to determine the appropriated energy strategy in order to meet the London Plan and Lewisham borough planning policies on building energy […]
NGK Spare plugs ACI, Hemel Hempstead
Syntegra Consulting has successfully undertaken the Air Conditioning Inspection of the NGK headquarters in Hemel Hempstead. Syntegra undertook the ACI inspection of the NGK building which is an air conditioned mixed use office and warehouse building. The undertaking of an ACI (Air Conditioning Inspection) is a legal requirement according to article 9 of the Energy […]
ACI Report – Margaret Thatcher Infirmary, Royal Chelsea Hospital, SW3 4SR
Syntegra Consulting has successfully undertaken the Air Conditioning Inspection of the Royal Chelsea Hospital-Margaret Thatcher Infirmary in the Royal Borough of Chelsea and Kensington. Syntegra undertook the ACI inspection of the Margaret Thatcher Infirmary which is an air conditioned hospital building. The undertaking of an ACI (Air Conditioning Inspection) is a legal requirement according to […]
20% improvement proposal for new builds in next stage of Building Regs
The development of the next Building Regulations is now underway, consultations for proposed changes to the regulations are opening and closing on the 27th April, responses on aspects that link to the Green Deal proposals in section two are to be requested by the 27th March. The consultation will explore various changes to improve the […]
Energy Audit – Local Space Ltd, 58 Romford Road, London, E15
Syntegra Consulting has successfully undertaken a full energy audit of the head offices of Local Space housing association in East London. The energy audit involved a site survey where the existing HVAC systems, building fabric, small power and IT were surveyed. The aim of the site survey was to document the building’s energy performance and […]
Shadow cast on solar PV technology due to uncertainty over Feed-in-Tariffs
The Feed-in-Tariffs stimulated great demand for consumers to generate their own low carbon electricity, which was welcomed by businesses and home owners in financially difficult times. However with limited money available the surge in demand which the government didn’t anticipate lead the government to make the decision to cut the tariffs from 43p/kW 21P/kW in […]
Green Energy Consultants
Green energy also referred to as renewable or sustainable energy are energy provisions that have no long term impact on the environment and are replenished by nature. They meet the energy requirements of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Unlike the use of fossil fuels which cannot be […]
EPIA states solar PV electricity modules could be decreased by 50% by 2020, while China doubles capacity
According to the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA), solar photovoltaic electricity has the potential to be fully competitive by 2020. Providing that the the correct regulatory standards and market conditions are set and that there is enough political commitment, PV modules could decrease by as much as 50%. Some market segments have even been predicted […]
Energy report and Air Conditioning Inspection – Getty Images, Camden Town, London, NW
Syntegra Consulting has successfully undertaken the Air Conditioning Inspection of Getty Images building in Camden town, London. Syntegra undertook the ACI inspection of the old Getty Images building which is an air conditioned office building in order to lease it to a new tenant. The ACI report together with the EPC were required as part […]
Sutton House Partnership – Air Con Inspection, Sutton, Surrey
Syntegra Consulting has successfully undertaken the Air Conditioning Inspection of Sutton House Partnership building in Sutton, Surrey. Syntegra undertook the ACI inspection of the Sutton Gate building which is an air conditioned office building. The undertaking of an ACI (Air Conditioning Inspection) is a legal requirement according to article 9 of the Energy Performance Building […]
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT REMAINS AT THE TOP OF THE BUSINESS AGENDA
Renewable energy is a massive opportunity for all businesses right now. Why? Well for one, it can help organisations to cut energy costs at a time when cost cutting is most definitely high on the agenda. But equally importantly, it offers a chance for companies to demonstrate their commitment to the environment – the kind […]
The actual return on investment of PVs with Feed-In-Tarriffs
A lot has been said about ROI for PV installations. Everyone wants to know what kind of return they can expect on their PV installation. ROI is a tool, one of many, that helps to evaluate a potential investment and tells only a part of the story. Of course, the financial ROI is better than ever […]
A guide to Solar Photovoltaic (PV) electrical testing
For those involved in the growing solar panel sector, awareness of installation and safety standards is crucial for system performance. The recent solar microgeneration boom reflects the impact of feed in tariffs (FITs) that came and the associated arrival of free installation schemes that enable the property owner to benefit from solar electricity while the […]
The politics of it all
All eyes have been on the UK in recent months as the Government’s decision to cut feed-in tariff (FIT) rates for installations greater than 50 kilowatts this summer threatens to destabilize the country’s fledging solar industry’s On April 2010, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) launched a suite of renewable energy FIT’s including […]
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