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4. Solar carports: Government is missing a major clean energy opportunity


IN THIS ISSUE... • Boilers, pumps, valves & pipes • Low carbon heating & HVAC


• Renewable energy • Energy efficiency in education • Sustainable retrofit for the built environment


5. E.ON forges a greener future for sheffield 6. Will EV adoption rates affect grid resilience?


Hoval: Belaria pro (24). The heat pump that looks to the future


Turn to page 7 FEATURES


Boilers, pumps, valves & pipes 8. Keeping warm in harsh climates 9. An education in heat pumps


10. Heat pumps: Driving the green revolution in old buildings


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11. Space saving boilers ensure efficient heating at Doncaster Racecourse


Low carbon heating & HVAC 12. The hidden costs of heating & cooling


13. Exploring the potential for renewable energy-powered district heating in Shetland


14. Energy Management Systems: Why they can save you money and cut your carbon footprint


Battery energy storage systems


16. Energising the future with battery energy storage systems


18. Compact residential energy storage solution introduced


Electric transport & EV charging


32. Driving sustainability and the EV revolution with solar carports


34. The future of rail: Embracing fully battery-powered trains for a sustainable UK


Drives & motors


19. An energy saving solution for asphalt production


Renewable energy 21. Powering the future 22. The future of solar power?


Energy efficiency in education 24. Targeting school ventilation


25. Powering the future of education with solar energy


Building management systems/Facilities management


27. Eco-friendly living


Sustainable retrofit for the built environment


28. The undeniable benefits of the retrofit approach


Monitoring & metering energy use


31. Monitoring: The key to reducing energy consumption


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