NEWS Surge in greener utility equipment specification since COP26
fallen away,” says Chris Rason, managing director for Aggreko Northern Europe. “These latest figures demonstrate what we have long believed,” he explains. “Specifically, that there is enthusiasm for the adoption of greener utility options across industry, as long as those solutions are viable in terms of performance and cost. “While we already witnessing shifts towards eco- conscious practices since Net Zero emissions legislation came into force – for example, our website has experienced a 400% increase in web traffic around energy storage solutions compared to three years ago – COP26 has supercharged this. Greener equipment is now becoming more commonplace on sites, and this has been very pleasing to see as the UK transitions to a carbon- neutral nation.” Suppliers are playing a key role in helping organisations and site managers move to adopt sustainable utility options on-site. Aggreko, for instance, invested c. £30m in greener equipment in Q4 2021, including HVO-fuelled Stage V generators and hybrid systems, and continues to trial hydrogen power generation units and fuel cells integrated with battery storage.
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ver six months after COP26, a prominent supplier of utility equipment has identified a surge in the adoption of greener solutions and
fuels in the aftermath of the event. Temporary solutions supplier Aggreko identified the trend when analysing data around the uptake of its Greener Upgrades portfolio following the November conference. Specifically, the quantity of hydrotreated vegetable
oil – a sustainable alternative to diesel fuel – it provided to companies in May 2022 increased by 650,000 litres compared to October 2021, representing a growth of 240%. Alongside this, Aggreko has seen enquiries into ultra-low emission Stage V generators increase seven times over from January to May 2022 when compared to the same period last year. “This spike in demand demonstrates that previous scepticism towards sustainable equipment solutions has
environmentally friendly solutions is ongoing and gathering pace,” concludes Chris. “Alongside this, the demand for larger projects continues, with work on HS2 continuing and many manufacturers looking to expand their premises. “Suppliers therefore must ensure that they have equipment readily available within the supply chain to meet both pressing work deadlines and wider sustainability goals. Swift provision of such solutions will be crucial to helping companies meet stringent environmental standards in the short- to medium-term without compromising performance.”
UK should be better equipped for heatwaves
building solutions specialist has call for both old and new UK building stock to become more resilient
to high temperatures, following record- breaking temperatures this summer. On 19 July, temperatures in excess of 40°C were recorded across the UK, with as many as 46 weather stations exceeding the previous record of 38.7°C. Recent research from the MET Office indicates that climate change is causing heatwaves to be more frequent, intense and long- lasting in the UK. However, a report from the Climate Change Committee highlights that more than 570,000 properties have been constructed since 2016 that are not fit for high temperatures, with another 1.5m set to be built in the next five years. With this in mind, REHAU is highlighting the need to adopt more innovative strategies to help better equip new and existing building stock for increasing occurrences of extreme weather.
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Franz Huelle, head of technical at REHAU Building Solutions, said: “As we all can attest, the high temperatures recently observed in July made for an uncomfortable living and working environment. However, with all research pointing towards extreme weather events becoming more frequent, we need to ensure that we are equipped to deal with such temperatures. “There are a number of approaches we can take to help keep building stock cool. The installation of air source heat pumps, wind catchers and smart control systems, for instance, can all help keep internal temperatures in check. Here, it’s crucial that temperature management is factored in early in the design stage for new buildings.” For example, REHAU’s NEA Smart 2.0 allows the smart heating control system to seamlessly transfer between heating and cooling. The device uses algorithms to regulate temperature, while data from sensors in floors and walls is used to learn occupant habits and automate heating.
Mr Huelle concluded: “Smart control systems offer an effective means for old and new buildings to regulate their temperature during both summer and
winter. An-all encompassing solution such as this will be crucial to enabling UK building stock to effectively manage the demands of increasingly hot weather.”
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