ACS and its trading divisions serve all areas of business and commerce, the public sector and homeowners too.

It is therefore important to us to ensure all of our customers are kept abreast of the latest news and developments in our industry and what is relevant to them.

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The ventilation system is designed in a way to provide a constant flow of cooler fresh air to IT equipment. During cool periods an attemperation system raises the air temperature. During warmer periods, evaporative cooling is applied to cool the air.

The use of variable speed axial fans allows the coolers to operate using the least amount of electricity possible, ramping up and down only as required. The coolers run off a 240v electricity supply, so there is no requirement for 3 phase power. Hence our CREC’s use 90% less energy than an equivalent refrigeration system.

What is Evaporative Cooling?

Evaporative cooling is a completely natural way of producing refreshing cool air and is commonly used in gymnasiums, manufacturing and increasingly in other areas where a lot of heat is produced such as IT server rooms. Evaporative coolers provide cooling by means of the evaporation process. Warm fresh air is drawn from the atmosphere, through a water saturated filter by a centrifugal fan. As the fresh air is continually drawn from outside, it is then filtered and washed, resulting in cooler air circulating in the area required.

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In order to encourage the installation of renewable energy systems and in particular air source heat pumps, the Government have paid out more than £6.5m to homeowners under the Renewable Heat premium Payment scheme (RHPP).

Mitsubishi Ecodan installed at the side of house

Now coming to the end of the second phase the RHPP, started in May 2012, is due to end March 31st 2013. Once the heat pump systems has been installed applicants will receive 80% of their voucher value when a valid claim is submitted, together with a signed checklist from the installer confirming the installation can be fitted with a meter.

Householders will receive the final 20% following a visit from the metering team to check that the installation is really “meter ready” and install a set of equipment, or if their installer has been trained to install monitoring equipment and installs it on EST’s behalf.  If a householder has indicated that they are not meter ready, they will receive the final 20% of the grant at the end of the scheme.

Around 4 million homes in Great Britain are not heated by mains gas, relying on higher carbon forms of heating which also tend to be more expensive than gas such as heating oil and electric fires.

Register here for the £850 Premium Payment

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Burning oil or LPG is a worse case scenario for many home owners especially those with old unreliable heating equipment.

If you are planning to fire up the old boiler again this winter then it makes sense to have it checked thoroughly by a heating specialist.

ACS Renewable Solutions can advise you on the best replacement system however, you will need to contact your oil boiler service company for repairs.

As a guide you need to make sure that electrical power is on for all of the heating system components.

Is there fuel for the boiler?

May seem an obvious solution but sometimes overlooked.

Check the oil tank gauge; if the boiler is fired by natural or LP gas check that no one has shut the supply valves.

If a system has been “shut down” and you don’t know when or by whom this step was taken, beware of turning the heating system back on without an inspection and safety check by an expert technician.

If you’re out of oil call your oil company and request an emergency delivery.

This may be the right opportunity to call ACS Renewable Solutions Ltd, on 01327 810513 for a FREE no obligation quotation for a new heating system.

A replacement air source heat pump will produce all of your hot water for radiators, under floor heating and domestic hot water.

You will easily reduce your heating bills by 40% 

There are government grants contributing to the capital cost.

Any attempt at the self repair of an oil/gas boiler is inherently risky without specialist knowledge; that is why more and more people are switching to the safe low maintenance heat pump systems.

For more information and a free no obligation survey call 01327 810513 or email sales@acsrenewables.co.uk

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Increasing oil and gas prices make the choice of a heat pump more desirable. If you have installed solar panels and generate your own electricity, then the logic of buying a heat pump makes even more sense.

 The Panasonic Aquarea range of heat pumps has been designed for homes and buildings usually heated by oil or LPG.  Working at sub-zero temperatures down to -20 degrees the Aquarea will maintain maximum efficiency. The Mono-bloc is easy to install on new or existing installations, in all type of houses.

The Panasonic Aquarea WH-MDF09D3E5; 9kW Air Source Heat Pump is a replacement heating system that will save money and reduce green house gasses – all for an amazing low price.

As a guide to prices, the equipment and installation cost depends on the size and type of property. For example a new build property with the highest levels of insulation will be the most cost effective to heat. The price guide below must be regarded as an example and until we survey the property we cannot be exact as to the cost. 

The Aquarea Panasonic Aquarea 9kW Compact

• No indoor box needed
• Compact system
• 3kW heater included
• High efficiency even at -20 degrees
• Equipment Costs

Panasonic Heat Pump 9kW WH-MDF09D3E5 Compact – Price £2,620.00 ex-VAT

Unvented Cylinder

Panasonic Unvented (mains pressure) Hot Water Cylinder WH-TD20B3E5 200LTR Includes 3.0sqm heat pump coil – Price £1,127.00 ex vat

Control System and Additional Equipment

Including FTC2-Flow Temperature Controller, Anti-vibration Flexible Hoses and Foot Strips to connect external unit to pre-plumbed pipe work, Flow Meter and Boiler Buddy – Price  £876.00 ex vat

Labour Warranty: 5 Years & Parts Warranty: 5 Years

Commissioning Package

 Final commissioning of heat pump system, customer hand over, all deliveries to site, certification under MCS scheme, and activation of warranty  – Price £890.00 ex vat

 (Before commissioning the air source heat pump has to be installed by an approved installer. They will be responsible for providing heating supplies and control equipment, carrying out all plumbing and electrical work)

 This additional proposal is for the installation of the heat pump. ACS employs technicians, plumbers and electricians who have been trained by Panasonic to install and commission their systems. Under MCS regulations heat pumps must be installed by a fully qualified MCS registered business. ACS will also be responsible for supplying heating supplies, control equipment including all system electrical work.

 Installation Package – Price £2,100.00 ex vat

You may also be eligible to the RHPP cash-back of £850 paid directly to you by the Government. For more details about this please visit the Energy Saving Trust website:

As part of our comprehensive installation service you can use our help desk when completing the application for the grant. If you need any further advice please telephone: 01327 810513

A pre-installation site survey will be necessary before commencement of any work. There is no extra charge for this service.

This installation will ensure your equipment is installed in accordance with current industry standards and in accordance with building regulations.

ACS Renewable Solutions are accredited certifiers and members of BESCA. We will notify your local authority Building regulations Department on your behalf and submit the relevant documentation after the completion and handover of the installation. ACS Renewable Solutions are MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) registered installer MCS Certificate No: NIC 1024 and members of the renewable energy assurance ltd which states that ‘Consumers have the right to expect that goods and services supplied by a member will perform properly, be fit for their purpose and meet the quality standards they would reasonably expect, including the standards set out in this Code. If these standards are not met, consumers can complain using the complaints procedure set out in section 9.1.’

If you would like heat loss survey to determine the size of heat pump suitable for your home please call 01327 810513

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A large number of domestic homes are suitable for mounting solar panels on the roof. This is a relatively easy way to install and whilst the best result come from properties with a south facing roof and no shading from trees or building. Properties with south east and south west facing roofs will still produce an excellent return on the investment.

Tariff since August 1, 2012

The Feed-in Tariff from August  1^st, 2012 is now paying 16p/kWh on properties that have an Energy Performance Certificate of rating D or above. If you do not have an EPC then the rate is reduced to 7.10p/kWh.

A 4kW system (16 solar panels) will generate approximately £850 every year, index linked and payable for 20years.

To find out how much it will cost for solar panels ACS Renewable Solutions Ltd will provide a no obligation quotation based on a site survey.

Quick-Quote: Complete the form here and we will provide you with a detailed budget quote:

Call today as we could arrange your installation within 7 days! 01327 810513

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You can earn almost £10,000 a year – index linked for 20 years utilizing empty roof space or a spare piece of land

Solar panels have been appearing on home owners roof tops for the past two years in growing numbers. Whilst this is still an excellent return on investment the real big returns are now coming from business scale installations.

Farmers in particular have realised the generous feed-in-tariff payments are in many instances offering a larger annual return than many crops.

Tariff since August 1st 2012

The Feed-in Tariff from August  1^st, 2012 is now paying 16p/kWh on properties that have an Energy Performance Certificate of rating D or above. If you do not have an EPC then the rate is reduced to 7.10p/kWh. Many business premises are reasonably well insulated and will have an EPC.

How much will I get back: If you have on a large barn or unused paddock, we can install a 50kW array for less than £67,000 producing a return of nearly £10,000 per year for a full 20 years. The payments are index linked adjusted annually against the retail price index which will dramatically boost the earnings over a 20 year investment.

A 4kW system (16 solar panels) will generate approximately £850 every year, index linked and payable for 20years.

Solar PV Feed in Tariff Generation Rates

Rates apply to eligable systems which are installed after 1st August 2012

Almost everyone is eligible to claim the feed-in-tariffs.  Including industrial buildings, warehouses, medical centres, hospitals, care and nursing homes, agricultural buildings, churches, shops and supermarkets.

In most instances planning may not be required as it is deemed a permitted development technology. However,

listed buildings and certain areas may not be excluded so it will be useful to check with the local authority concerned.

The Feed-In-Tariff scheme has been available since April 2010 and is well supported by the government who consider this a low cost way to increase the percentage of renewable energy generated in the UK and reduce carbon emissions.

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ACS Renewable Solutions Ltd is at the forefront of heating buildings efficiently and experts advising home owners and businesses on energy management. You can quickly find out more by calling our free phone number 0800 085 4737

There is an £850 Premium Payment available to help switch

You can heat your home without using oil boilers or liquid gas whilst and want to generate your own electricity – this is a good place to start your research.

‘We will be pleased to visit your home or business, produce a heat loss survey and help write a green energy plan.

ACS is an approved installer and equipment supplier for a leading range of Air Source Heat pump manufacturers, the Mitsubishi Ecodan, Panasonic’s Aquarea and the Daikin Altherma.

 £400 Cash-back off the price of Daikin and Mitsubishi air source heat pumps

Our Solar Photovoltaic division can accommodate from a small domestic installation of a few panels to a ground mounted solar farm.

Use our budget quote service by completing and on-line questionnaire.

Once you have the budget quote and if you are keen to find out more we will offer the same free heat loss or solar pv survey.

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