Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)

Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)

Introduction of RHI

The introduction of the RHI will be phased, the first Phase
providing long-term tariff support for renewable heat technologies
in the non-domestic sector and not, as we had expected, for the
domestic sector. Air source heat pumps will not be eligible at
the start of the RHI, but are expected to be included in Phase
2, commencing from October 2012.
Why are air source heat pumps not eligible? (Phase 1)
DECC* claim more cost/benefit analysis is required, but we believe
they were:
- Influenced by the results of the recent, flawed EST trials
- Attempting to determine the actual ‘renewable heat’ element vs.
the proportion of electrical or fossil fuel input
- Misunderstanding information provided by industry.
Whilst the first Phase will only benefit the non-domestic sector. The
Government is introducing Renewable Heat Premium Payments
for the domestic sector.
A fund of approximately £15 million has been allocated to enable
payments to be made to households that install renewable heating
systems. These payments will include air source heat pumps.
The proposed premium payment for ASHPs is £850.

Eligibility
MCS certification (which is known to be one of the main criteria for
small/medium sized plants up to and including 45kW).
Further criteria will be announced in May 2011, two months ahead
of the anticipated parliamentary approval for the scheme.

Objectives of the Premium Payments Scheme: .
1.) To start July 2011
2.) To support up to 25,000 Renewable Heat installations in the
domestic sector
3.) To provide a fair spread of technologies across all regions of
Great Britain
4.) To develop a monitoring process to allow stakeholders to
understand and get the most out of renewable incentives
5.) Key focus on off-gas grid properties
6.) Provide clear eligibility criteria, including well-insulated homes
based on EPC**.
Under the RHI, it is intended that non-domestic installations that
meet eligibility criteria and were installed and commissioned on or
after 15th July 2009, will be able to claim RHI tariffs.

Important dates:
March 2011: RHI discussions began
May 2011: Renewable Heat Premium Payments criteria
announced
July 2011: Premium Payment Scheme starts (non-domestic
installations commissioned on or after 15th July 2009 to qualify).
October 2012: RHI Phase 2 starts.

LG air conditioning aims to maintain top market share in MEA, targeting 15,000 unit sales in GCC

According to GFK, a global market research group, LG currently holds the lead position in major countries across the MEA with a market share of approximately 30%, giving it the largest monthly market share in MEA. The company is looking to further consolidate its position by securing a larger chunk of mid- to high-income consumers, who typically place a premium on technology.

With the very latest air conditioning technology offering even and powerful cooling, LG is targeting the GCC markets with the aim of securing the sale of 15,000 units with a product that is dynamic, powerful and efficient.

The Titan can blast out cool air over a distance of up to 10 meters, the longest range of any air conditioner on the market today. The Jet Cool function and the 4-way Swing system enable the unit to blow cool air in practically any direction at maximum speed, making rooms cooler in the shortest possible time. Additionally, a special Multi-stage Tropical Compressor combines a highly efficient motor, minimized oil circulation and a specially designed resonator and cylinders to ensure powerful cooling even in extreme weather conditions.

To ensure the Titan provides customers with the most comfortable and refreshing environment, LG has added unique health features. LG's Air Purifying system is equipped with special filters that eliminate germs, capture harmful airborne viruses, and remove unpleasant odors. In particular, the plasma filter, which eliminates germs by burning microscopic dust particles through its patented electric field, represents the latest in LG's innovation.

LG Electronics (LG) is set to release the Titan, a premium residential air conditioning model, in the Middle East and Africa (MEA). This updated version of an already successful, high-tech LG air conditioner will deliver powerful cooling made to withstand the region's often punishing weather conditions.

The Titan is also built to last, an essential requirement in what can be an extremely hot region. The Multi-stage Tropical Compressor is designed to function, unhindered, for 24 hours a day, despite possible sandstorms and temperatures as high as 60°C. The Inbuilt Automatic Voltage Switcher helps the unit respond to unstable power supplies, while the Anti Corrosion Gold Fin coating makes the unit's heat exchanger more resistant to corrosion.

"The Middle East and Africa market is expected to be a huge market for the air conditioning industry, with demand for high-end models quickly rising," said Mr. H. S. Paik, President of LG Electronics Gulf FZE. "To make sure we stay the unquestioned leader of the AC market in this region, we're going to keep raising the bar for air conditioners that keep customers perfectly comfortable and cool, whatever the temperature outside."

The Titan will be released Across GCC region from March onwards.

WIPO ASSIGNS PATENT TO DAIKIN INDUSTRIES FOR "ELECTROLYTIC SOLUTION FOR DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS, AND DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL"

WIPO ASSIGNS PATENT TO DAIKIN INDUSTRIES FOR "ELECTROLYTIC SOLUTION FOR DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS, AND DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL" (JAPANESE INVENTORS) GENEVA, Feb. 18 -- Publication No. WO/2011/019019 was published on Feb. 17. Title of the invention: "ELECTROLYTIC SOLUTION FOR DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS, AND DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL." Applicants: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD. (JP). Inventors: Meiten Koh (JP), Hiroyuki Arima (JP), Tomoyo...

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Factory Air Conditioning

If you are thinking about buying air conditioning for your factory it is advised to purchase a unit with a indoor capacity that matches your heat load. Factories can produce a lot of heat and this must be taken into account when doing initial calculations. It is advised that your factory air conditioning be of a quality brand as a industrial environments can seriously reduce the running life of cheaper brands due to functionality of the controls and safety devices. Quality units will have indication when the indoor filters will require changing and safety device activation thuskeeping an eye on maintenance and service issues for you. Good brands include Mitsubishi, Fujitsu and Daikin and all come with the relevant features recommended for factory air conditioning. Choosing office air conditioning Choosing air conditioning for home Choosing air conditioning for conservatory Choosing air conditioning for a factory

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