COMBINED HEAT & POWER
NG COSTS AND CARBON EMISSIONS
BENEFITS FROM THE START The project was completed in early 2024. “The benefits were clear from day one,” enthuses Carter. “We’re coming up to our first service and I’m delighted to report that we’ve had no downtime at all. The new boilers are super-efficient, work exactly as we intended them to, and have given us no issues whatsoever.” Compared to the previous diesel boilers that were
in use, they’ve also delivered considerable cost savings. “Before, we had to pay for the fuel we used,” said Carter. “But now, we can use the biogas that we’re generating on site, meaning the fuel is effectively ‘free’ (barring nominal parasitic load and feedstock costs). Overall, the benefit of the new biogas boilers over the previous diesel alternatives equates to around £150,000 per year. ” The carbon savings are impressive, too. “We
are now generating approximately 3,000MW/h of heat from renewable sources, as opposed to fossil fuels,” adds Adam. “That’s the equivalent of around 240,000kg of kerosene.”
REMOTE MONITORING A further benefit of the new biogas boilers is the fact that they come with remote monitoring as
standard. “BioteCH4 had no visualisation over the old boilers,” explains Andrew Shaw. “If a boiler
went down, they may not have known until the temperature dropped in one of the digesters. Heat
Full project management was handled by Shaw Renewables for the project, including craning the plant room into position
recovery can take a few days, during which time the gas yield can start to drop off. And if the pasteuriser isn’t operating at the required temperature, they may have to stop feeding the plant altogether.” The new boilers and associated equipment are
interfaced with the plant-wide SCADA system, issuing alerts for any immediate problems and early warning fault messages for performance deterioration. The team has remote access, enabling the boilers to be monitored 24/7, stopped and started in seconds, and even the fuel type to be changed. This has been backed up by after-care from Shaw Renewables in the form of free 60-day support post-commissioning, followed by options including a service package to deliver six-monthly boiler servicing, retained labour, discounts for parts and a 24-hour dedicated helpline. “I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Shaw Renewables to other AD operators; in fact, we’ve already used them for a further two boiler projects at our other plants,” concluded Carter. “They’re reliable, knowledgeable and delivered exactly what they promised us, resulting in real carbon and cost savings for our plant.”
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TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION - ADVERTORIAL
£500 uncapped cashback up for grabs on MCS commissioned Baxi ASHP installations
Baxi has announced its latest promotion for Baxi Works loyalty scheme members which will see £500 cashback for every qualifying Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) Baxi air source heat pump (ASHP) installation.
From 12th May until 30th April 2026, Baxi Works members will receive £500 uncapped cashback on qualifying Baxi HP40 ASHPs when they are installed, commissioned and registered on the Baxi Works platform. With no limit on earning potential on qualifying installations, there is some serious cash to be earnt along with Baxi Works points. The announcement is the latest in a series of initiatives from the heating and hot water specialist, recognising the hard work of installers and providing encouragement and support as they grow their portfolios with heat pump installations.
These initiatives include significant investment into its leading training courses and centres, such as the opening of the company’s flagship Solutions Academy at its Warwick HQ. Aimed at increasing the company’s capacity for training, the Solutions Academy bolsters Baxi’s training offering which has seen the development of BPEC accredited ASHP and Baxi Heat Pump Installer courses, as well as the new BPEC Low Temperature Hot Water Heating Systems course.
Engineers who install Baxi ASHP solutions will also be able to access to services from Baxi’s award-winning Customer Support division, including assisted commissioning on ASHPs, servicing and maintenance engineer callouts and technical support for both installers and homeowners.
To further support installers, Baxi has also launched a range of pre-plumbed ASHP hot water cylinders, which speed up and simplify installations by having the pipework, electrical components and controls already installed. The new cylinder is compatible with the cashback eligible Baxi HP40 ASHP and comes in a range of sizes up to 300 litres, providing flexibility
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for a variety of property sizes and heating and hot water requirements.
Rob Pearse, Residential Business Director at Baxi, said: “We are fully behind the transition to heat pumps and want to support our network of heat pump installers with the rollout of the technology across the UK. This promotion is our way of showing our appreciation for their work and for choosing our latest efficient ranges of heat pump solutions for their customers.
“It is important that we play our part in incentivising heat pump installations for engineers, so promotions like this are an important way of supporting them further. More than just financial rewards through the platform, Baxi Works members also get valuable industry knowledge and expertise from our teams, exclusive access to training and resources, and priority access to our award-winning customer service for support on jobs.”
For more information on Baxi ASHPs and how to claim your £500 cashback, including Terms and Conditions, visit:
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