Energy Centres and Central Plant

District heating networks are playing an increasingly important role in the bid to improve energy efficiency and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

These schemes can connect hundreds of homes to a single energy centre or plant room and there are curretnly over 13,000 in operation in the UK. For developers hoping to maximise returns on the investment required for such systems, value engineering is essential.

Guidance and regulations are constantly changing, so contractors and developers must innovate to improve the stnadards of energy centres and plant rooms. Smart metering, thermal storage and cooling networks are among the techniques helping to transform the market, but every project requires a unique approach and a thorough understanding of techniques to simplify designs.

Our team will analyse the likely consumption of end users to understand the best approach to an individual energy centre or plant room, and confirm that designs are fit for purpose. Lack of understanding of district heating’s potential often leads to over-engineering, but the Box and Charnock team work to ensure each energy centre is streamlined to reduce capital investment.

The government has pledged £320 million to support the expansion of the district heating network under the Clean Growth Strategy, as it believes up to 17% of residential heating demand could be met through such networks by 2050.

Those responsible for delivering these projects will need to partner with innovative experts to ensure effective delivery, so please contact us for information on how Box and Charnock can contribute to your project.