New Technology news, page 2
- February 2023
Cadent publishes cost comparison of heat pump and hydrogen heating
Cadent has published a cost comparison arguing that decarbonising home heating is not a straight choice between heat pumps and hydrogen, and that hydrogen could be cheaper for some homes.
- December 2022
Government report finds hydrogen's role in home heating likely limited
A December 2022 government report concluded that hydrogen's role in home heating looks likely to be limited rather than widespread, and that its deployment is unlikely to prove economically viable by the 2026 decision point.
- July 2022
Mitchell & Webber calls for government backing of HVO as oil heating alternative
Cornish oil supplier Mitchell & Webber has converted more than 50 oil-fired appliances to hydro-treated vegetable oil since 2020 and is calling for government backing of a national HVO demonstration.
- June 2022
BBC Regional News broadcasts Cornwall HVO heating trial
A BBC regional news broadcast on 28 June 2022 covered Mitchell & Webber's conversion of oil-fired heating systems in Cornwall to hydro-treated vegetable oil, with the company calling for government backing.
Thermino 180 and Thermino 250 models planned for first half of 2022
Sunamp said two additional sizes in its fourth generation Thermino heat battery range, the 180 and 250, would be introduced in the first half of 2022, following the range's launch in November 2021.
- February 2022
Rinnai announces H3 range of hydrogen blend ready, hybrid and heat pump products
Rinnai UK has announced an H3 product range covering commercial heat pumps, hydrogen blend ready and hybrid hot water systems, to be introduced in stages during 2022.
Indra highlights smart EV charging range and V1G launch
Indra has set out the features of its Smart PRO home charger and launched Smart Pioneer, a V1G product it says can cut charging costs by up to £200 a year.