Renewable Energy Systems

The energy market

Traditional Fossil fuels are running out, they are getting harder and more expensive to obtain, and their emissions are polluting our planet. Newer, greener, alternative, renewable, energy solutions are available today. Emerging technologies are making them more efficient, and more affordable, with shorter payback times. This makes them a viable alternative to traditional energy sources.

Energy prices have risen by 100% for electricity, and 230% for Gas since early 2007. Coal has seen a massive jump with a 400% increase in the last 10 years, from just £23 a ton to £100 a ton. Oil prices have increased dramatically recently and are always prone to fluctuation. Oil has reached peak supply and increasing demand from developing nations is likely to keep prices high.

Are renewables a genuine alternative?

Heat pumps and solar thermal products are not an emerging technology, they have been around commercially in some cases for over 80 years and the design principles for heat pumps date back to the 1850’s. Although not yet mainstream technology in the UK the market for these products is well developed in other countries.

The carbon emission benefits of renewables are significant and unquestioned. They are currently more expensive to install than traditional heating systems however the payback period is shorter than you may think and there are central (and in some cases local) government grants to assist with the cost.

Finding out if renewables are right for you

There isn’t a one size fits all solution to providing a renewable heating system and there are numerous variables to consider.

Marlborough Heating is a well established heating engineering and contracting business, this means we understand how your existing system works and performs. Combined with our knowledge of renewable products we can design a system to suit your needs by combining existing and renewable systems to provide the most effective sustainable solution for your property and budget.