14 January 2008 10:57
E.ON UK and Energetix Group to collaborate on development of new greener microgeneration in the home
E.ON, one of the UK's largest power and gas companies, has today (MON) signed an agreement with Energetix Group plc to develop and deploy a prototype micro combined heat and power (mCHP) unit in UK homes.
The companies intend to collaborate on the development of a fully-integrated mCHP unit, incorporating Energetix's Genlec Organic Rankine Cycle unit. The compact and lightweight nature of the unit could lead to it being the world's first truly wall-mounted micro CHP product, similar in size to current gas boiler designs.
The highly efficient new units would be able to power a wide range of UK homes and would also help to reduce carbon emissions in the UK and could reduce user energy bills by around £150.
Charles Bradshaw-Smith, Head of Innovation at E.ON, said: "We're already looking at a range of microgeneration options for the UK, all of which have the potential to help our customers become more energy efficient and so reduce their carbon emissions.
"Furthermore, our Sustainable Energy Solutions team¹ now offers business customers the opportunity to purchase a range of microgeneration and low-carbon technologies."
"We certainly believe that Energetix's system has the potential to also make a difference, which is why we're co-operating with them on development and eventual roll out."
Adrian Hutchings, CEO of Energetix Group plc, said: "Energetix is delighted that E.ON has recognised the potential of our technology and our expertise by funding further testing and analysis of the performance, achievable energy savings and commercial value of the Genlec Micro CHP system.
"Attracting such deep involvement from the world's largest investor-owned power and gas company highlights the significant market potential for Genlec's wall-mounted micro-CHP units.
"We look forward to becoming part of E.ON's highly regarded microgeneration programme and also to developing a mutually beneficial relationship in 2008 and beyond."
Under the agreement, E.ON will fund the testing and evaluation of a Genlec micro-CHP system² at the Energetix facility in Capenhurst Technology Park, Cheshire, and will be verified by independent experts EA Technology.
The evaluation, which is scheduled for completion in the first half of 2008, will outline the energy savings achieved during testing of the system, assess its commercial value and appraise its economic potential.
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Notes to editors:
¹ = As an official supplier under Phase 2 of the Government's Low Carbon Buildings Programme, public sector organisations and charities could obtain a grant of up to 35% off the cost of buying and installing small wind turbines, biomass boilers and ground source heat pumps, through Sustainable Energy Solutions.
² = The testing will be conducted in accordance with the British Standards Institute's Publicly Available Specification 67 - the UK's draft performance specification document for micro-CHP test methodology
About Energetix Group plc
Energetix Group plc is a leading developer of new and sustainable alternative energy products. The Group operates by identifying key market demands for efficient, reliable and cost-effective energy provision and by developing a range of core technologies that address these market needs.
Energetix Group and its subsidiaries are all based near Chester, NW England.
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Energetix Group plc |
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Adrian Hutchings, Chief Executive Officer |
Tel: +44 (0) 151 348 2111 |
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Richard Smith, Chief Financial Officer |
Tel: +44 (0) 151 348 2116 |
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http://www.energetixgroup.com/ |
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E.ON UK |
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Jonathan Smith |
02476 183 676
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