Energy
Daikin UK Ecodesign and Energy Labelling white paper
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head of the EU’s legislative change on 26 September 2015, Daikin UK has published its White Paper “New Ecodesign Rules and Energy Labelling for Space and Water Heaters”, to shed light on the impending minimum energy efficiency requirements for Lot 1 and Lot 2 under the Ecodesign framework as well as on the extended energy labelling obligations. The White Paper is designed to help installers and merchants understand the new rules, which cover both renewable heat pumps and fossil fuel systems and apply minimum seasonal energy efficiency requirements and maximum sound power levels to products with capacities up to and including 400kW. At the same time, the document explains the new Energy Labelling regulations of heating products with capacities up to and including 70kW.
Understanding how the Ecodesign Directive lowers the environmental impact of space or combination (i.e. space and water) heaters (Lot 1) and reduces that of water heaters and hot water storage tanks (Lot 2) through their improved designs will enable installers to identify and recommend the most efficient products available, and support consumers in making informed choices for their heating and hot water systems. Additionally, mandatory energy labels for these products will make direct comparisons of energy use and product specific features easier across manufacturers. Daikin UK’s Altherma range of air- to-water heat pumps will comply with the new design requirements under the Ecodesign Regulation, offering versatile solutions for year-round comfort in any home. Altherma systems can create a
highly efficient package solution for
heating and hot water, with
opportunities for combining with solar panels to increase efficiencies still further. Daikin UK’s Whitepaper on “Ecodesign Rules and Energy Labelling for Space and Water Heaters” is available for download on
http://www.daikin.co.uk/contacts- and-downloads/whitepapers/index.jsp For more information on domestic renewable energy systems from Daikin UK, please go to http://
www.daikin.co.uk/domestic/ needs/heating/index.jsp
Schindler UK launches new innovations in energy efficiency for escalators
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chindler UK, a leading provider of lifts and escalators, has launched a series of new innovations to significantly improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of its escalator and moving walkway solutions for the UK and Ireland.
The latest technical advancements include the development of more efficient drive systems, intelligent power management, low power components and the use of more sustainable and recyclable materials. These features combine to significantly reduce power consumption for lower running costs and to minimise impact on the environment by cutting carbon emissions. All Schindler escalators and moving walkways now benefit from optimised motors and advanced gearing technology that are 11 per cent more energy efficient than the market standard.
A premium power package is also now available that uses state-of-the-art drives, IE3 motors and high-efficiency gearing for total drive efficiency of 85 per cent, which is 23 per cent more energy efficient than competitor products. This innovation further reduces operating costs and carbon emissions. A new range of intelligent power management options has also been
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developed. The ‘energy smart’ ECOLINE options optimise efficiency without compromising passenger flows and can reduce power consumption by up to 36 per cent. Features include: • Stop-and-go and slow-speed operation
• ECO power option where an escalator stops after an adjustable time running at slow speed. This is ideal for applications with intermittent flows including periods with low or no passengers
• Motor power which automatically adjusts according to passenger load – ideal for continuous and heavy passenger traffic.
As with all Schindler products, its escalators and moving walkways use low power components for enhanced environmental performance. At 10.5kg, its aluminium steps are the lightest in the industry, which result in a total weight reduction of around 40 per cent compared to steel steps, improving energy efficiency by 5 per cent. Aluminium steps have a longer life cycle than steel, a lower carbon footprint
and a superior safety record, which is twice that of less economical sheet metal compound steps. Schindler now uses LED lighting to reduce power consumption by up to 80 per cent in comparison with conventional light sources. LED bulbs last up to 100 per cent longer and are available for escalator balustrades, skirts, combs, steps and truss lighting.
Once a Schindler escalator reaches the end of its service life, 90 per cent of its metal components can be recycled, further improving whole life costing. For further information about the Schindler UK escalator and moving walkway systems, call 01932 758100, email
info@gb.schindler.com or
www.schindler.com/escalators-uk.
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