RHI : Here’s the Why

Ok, so we’ve harped on about RHI payments for some time now, but there is a good reason why and here it is so… listen up folks!

In 2011 the government, in order to lower carbon emissions and support the increase in renewable technology installations, wanted to provide homeowners and commercial settings with an incentive to move away from fossil fuel heating systems, and onto renewable heat alternatives.

This is why the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI Scheme) was born.

The scheme covers a range of renewable heating systems including ground and air source heat pumps, biomass boiler, solar thermal, and biogas boiler or combined heat and power (CHP) applications, and is seen as a necessary investment in supporting the UK to achieve its carbon reduction targets.

You Get Paid!

Following the installation of a system such as these by any accredited installer, the government (via Ofgem) over a period of 7 years for domestic installations and 20 years for commercial ones, will pay the owners of these systems (you) for each KWh of heat generated according to a set of published tariffs.

By installing a renewable heating system you are reducing carbon emissions, helping to offset the cost of replacing or installing new plants, and not only saving yourself money, but actually being paid by the RHI scheme whilst doing it.

The RHI scheme is due to end in March 2022 although the full incentive will continue to be paid for installations completed and commissioned before this date.

You can work out exactly what you could earn through the Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme through this handy payment calculator.

JEM Energy Systems Covered by the RHI Scheme

JEM Energy are renewable heating specialists installing a range of renewable heating systems across the length and breadth of the UK.

Our renewable heating systems are covered by the RHI Scheme, something we are able to discuss and calculate with our customers prior to their system installation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to not only play your part in lowering carbon emissions, but also save significant amounts of money on energy costs, protect your family from rising energy costs, and be paid for doing so!

Get in touch for more information.

Mirror Mirror on the Wall... Who's the Greenest of Them All?

How Renewables Could Power Britain’s Economic Recovery Post-Pandemic. 

It’s no secret that this pandemic has hit the economy hard, but maybe now is the right time to start focusing on its recovery…

Did you know that levels of solar and renewable energy usage differ significantly across the UK?

Analysis of the latest feed-in tariff statistics from BEIS shows which towns and cities have the highest proportion of ‘green homes’. 

Right at the top of the list is Peterborough, with 11% of households having Solar PV installations, with Stirling and Wrexham, coming in second and third at 10.1% and 7.3% green energy usage respectively.  

In London however, the number of Solar PV installations dramatically fall. Together with Tower Hamlets and Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea can only boast 0.2% Solar PV installations.

With a consistently high level of public support for renewables, there is so much potential for these numbers to increase throughout the UK, and with the latest Public Attitudes Tracker, (published quarterly by the BEIS) showing that 82% of people support the use of renewable energy, while only 2% oppose it…. who could argue?

Alongside this, constant research and development mean that renewable energy installation is becoming more available and can be fitted to a broader variety of property types, both in rural and more build up areas, making it a more plausible option wherever you live.

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Economic Recovery 

At a time when huge swaths of the UK economy are suffering from the coronavirus downturn, one sector is having a relatively good crisis: renewable energy. 

A new record for sun power was set in April — with solar farms powering nearly 30 per cent of the grid at their peak, due to bright weather and low pollution.  

Analysts, economists, and environmentalists argue that the renewable energy industry could play a greater role, powering a green economic recovery too.  

“Britain’s clean energy sector proved this point in the wake of the 2009 financial crisis and the Confederation of British Industry calculated that the green economy contributed a third of the UK’s economic growth in 2010-11”. - The Guardian  

Continually plummeting technology costs, along with the UK’s commitment to pursuing at carbon-neutral economy by 2050, have given investors far more certainty than in the past. 

This investment in new renewables will stimulate growth and employment as the economy recovers from the impacts of the virus. 
The future is definitely bright for solar PV!

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JEM Energy: The Silver Lining

What positives can we can hope to emerge from this uncertain and challenging time?

With the phrase “Well, at least I have my health” having never been more poignant; the people of Britain have had no choice but to press the ‘pause’ button on their own chaotic lives, and put their health, friends and families above other things.

It’s needless to say, that right now more than ever… we all need a little positivity.

Yes we hear you, it’s incredibly hard to stay positive given the current climate, but… let’s take stock, and think for a moment about what good could come out this after all is said and done.

When this is over…

• Children will only remember spending quality time with their parents, being creative, playing games, eating together as a family and taking care of themselves and others.

• We will embrace National Parks and flock to areas of natural beauty, with new found appreciation for the world in which we are living.

• New businesses will flourish, as young entrepreneurs will have had the time and space to organise their creative thoughts and systematise their business plans.

• The climate will have had chance to breath and heal, as there were so many less cars on the roads.

• Some will have learnt to become more self-sufficient, grow their own vegetables and organise their gardens

• Many of us will have mastered new skills, using them in productive ways as they move forward with our lives

• We will have learnt to become more financially responsible, consider our purchases more carefully, weigh up our needs and wants, and the real significance of them.

• People will continue to reach out to others, not just think about their own needs, caring for the elderly and the vulnerable.

• We will emerge fitter, healthier and happier, cooking proper nutritious meals and having exercised daily

Improving our Home Environment

Alongside all of this, many of us will be looking around our homes, glancing from room to room and considering how we can improve our environment.

Whether those improvements be simply a lick of paint, the rearranging of furniture, a new lamp (obviously ordered online), or a serious rethink as to how we are using energy in our homes, and indeed what we could do to make our homes more energy efficient; we are all looking around at our four walls, and taking in how we can improve our homes, our energy usage, continue to reduce our fossil fuel emissions, and by doing so improve our quality of life.

In the face of this pandemic, we should all be thinking about how we can feel healthier, improve our lives, and the lives of others, support the planet and continue to strive towards our goal of a healthier climate. We must consider the things will have learnt and gained during this crisis… as opposed to what we have lost.

JEM Energy Will Still Be Here

JEM Energy are here now, and will still be here when all of this is over (and it will be over in time).

This whole crisis has made us even more determined to support others in being kinder to the planet and kinder to themselves; we will continue to be available for support, advice and consultation if you feel renewable energy could help you achieve your own positive future goals.

Stay safe everybody!

RHI Payments

Be Rewarded for Installing a JEM Energy: Renewable Energy System

RHI Payments

Thankfully the government woke up and did indeed smell the coffee ...

The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is an incentive to encourage home owners to move away from environmentally damaging fossil fuel systems, and on to greener renewable alternatives.

The GREAT NEWS is, a majority of our renewable energy systems are eligible for the RHI scheme (goody)!
This means that you could be receiving quarterly cash payments over seven years after installing one of our approved systems.

Guess what... there's a payment calculator too (we know right... smooth!)
You can use this to estimate how much money you could earn through the RHI having chosen a JEM Energy system that suits you best.

Happy calculating!

#jemenergyapproved #rhipayments #renewableincentives

REFER SOMEONE TO JEM ENERGY… AND BE PAID £100 EACH!

JEM Energy’s Limited Spring Time Offer

Refer a friend to JEM Energy for their renewable energy installation, and both earn £100 if they go ahead…

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Why It’s Time to Switch to Renewables

Currently, there are over 27 million homes in Britain, with more and more new builds popping up all over the UK. Every day, each one of these homes is using energy; 85% of which is still coming from fossil fuel energy sources.

The government have pledged to ban all new build homes in the UK from using fossil fuel methods of water and space heating, and with rising energy costs pushing many UK homes into a state of fuel poverty we have no choice but to address the way we heat our homes and generate our hot water.

So far, the amount of fossil fuels we are burning in the UK has significantly contributed to a severe rise in carbon dioxide levels, which is of course… far from good news for our planet!

Fortunately, and thanks to state of the art engineering and development efforts, there are forms of super-efficient technology and heating methods that are already being used around the UK, with proven effectiveness - these include Air Source Heat Pumps, Thermodynamic Hot Water Systems, Solar PV and Battery Storage

Accredited HIES Members

JEM Energy are award winning and HIES Accredited Renewable Energy Installers, specialising in Solar PV and Renewable Heating technologies.

The HIES scheme, endorsed by George Clarke and Nick Ross, is a quality assurance service; only endorsing installers who have proven through vigorous quality assurance tests, to provide an installation and product service, that meets the notoriously high standards of the HIES scheme. JEM Energy install renewable energy systems the length and width of the UK, whose product quality and customer service is reflected in their HIES Accreditation.

Refer Someone to JEM Energy and be Paid £100 each (just as a thank you)

“We feel so passionately about supporting home owners in making the vital transition to renewables and in helping the UK government in achieving its incentives, we are now offering £100 to anyone who refers a friend to us, who then goes on to have an installation of one of our systems” James Rodwell - Company Director

It’s easy, refer someone to us for their renewable energy system and installation, and if they ahead - we pay you both £100 for your contribution to the UK’s ‘big switch’ to renewable energy!

What to do Next

If you know someone who is looking to install a solar energy system for either their electricity, battery storage or renewable heating needs, then ask them to contact JEM Energy either through our Facebook Page or via our Website, quoting ‘JEMSPRING’ - and you will both earn £100 should they go through with the installation.

FREE AIR Now Has the Power to Heat Your Water... Day and Night!

Harness the Benefits of Thermodynamic Solar Technology

When we talk about ‘green energy’, we often begin to question what does the term ‘green’ actually mean in relation to the environment?

It is in no complicated terms, a word that also implies ‘clean energy’ – basically, energy that has not been made by the burning of fossil fuels, which causes harmful pollution to the atmosphere.

Renewable or solar sources of energy production that we describe as ‘clean’ or ‘green’ energy, include biomass power, solar and wind; all of which can provide environmental benefits such as the reduction of greenhouse gasses, and therefore contribute to lessening air pollution which is having a devastating effect on our environment.

They are ‘green’ energy systems because there is no combustion required to generate energy from them, and therefore… no polluting emissions which contribute to climate change.

How Free Air Can Heat Your Water

Some of the best known renewable energy sources include solar pv or solar thermal. We know that the sun is an excellent generator of renewable energy but therein lies the problem; the sun cannot be relied upon all day and night, all year round as our exposure to it is of course… limited.

But what if there was a way for us to generate energy from a source that wasn’t solar alone, and that could significantly increase renewable energy production?

ENTER THERMODYNAMICS…

Thermodynamic technology is probably the most ground breaking renewable energy source to have stepped onto the solar energy scene. Why? Because it is essentially powered by FREE air.

It is extremely versatile, and unlike wind technology and solar technology which rely on one specific energy source, thermodynamic solar water heating systems can generate hot water whatever the weather.

Rain, snow, sub-zero temperatures, alongside the sunshine and wind, ALL contribute to the generation of hot water which includes during the night.

A full explanation of how Thermodynamic | Eco friendly hot water heaters do this can be read here.

JEM Energy’s Thermodynamic Hot Water System

It has taken all of the best possible research and analysis into heat pump technology, thermodynamic science and the particular aspects of a thermodynamic system, to make the JEM Energy Thermodynamic Solar Water Heater the powerful piece of water heating technology it is, and in our opinion the best on the market.

We have turned systems such as these on their head, and created one system for thermodynamic solar hot water generation, that we believe to be the most powerful available, whilst remaining cost efficient to install and run – and, (dare we say it) easy on the eye!

Some key benefits of our system being…

• Rotary Compressor Technology

• Specialist sound proofing, making the Bunsen Air the quietest on the market

• Dual Exhaust

• Dual Panels

• Superior flow channel technology within the system’s thermodynamic hot water panels

• ERP A Rated

• HIES Approved 

If ‘green’ energy is a name given to renewable energy systems that only work part of the time to create solar energy then that’s fine, but seeing as our system works all year round, at night, whatever the weather and in sub-zero temperatures, then we like to think of it as being luminous neon green.

Learn More

If you would like to know a little more about the benefits of thermodynamic solar hot water systems, and how they could benefit your family, then simply visit the JEM Energy website and get in touch.

Holy Water Just Went Thermodynamic…

Our latest commercial Thermodynamic Hot Water System installation on the Benedictine Monastery, Scotland

Having completed a HUGE installation project of our HIES approved Thermodynamic Hot Water systems at Tyburn Convent earlier this year, we are thrilled to have just wrapped up another commercial installation, at the Benedictine Monastery in Largs Scotland!

This installation followed a recommendation from the Nuns at the famous Tyburn Convent in Hyde Park, London, who, were so thrilled with their multiple thermodynamic water heater installation, that they couldn’t help but recommending our hot water system and installation services at Benedictine!

The Benedictine Monastery

The Benedictine Monastery was originally built in Dumfries following the initiative of Marcia, Lady Herries.

The Monastery, which now stands in Largs Scotland, also has a retreat facility and Christian Heritage museum, and is an important exhibit as to how Christianity and Monasticism came to the British Isles.

The Benedictine Monastery is a sister convent to the famous Tyburn Convent in London, and continues to be home to an order of Benedictine sisters, who, like all of us – require hot water...

Recommended Solar Hot Water System Installers

JEM Energy were recommended by the sisters at Tyburn to the Largs Monastery, following the huge success of their own Bunsen Air – water heating systems earlier this year, during which four thermodynamic water heaters were installed.

The sisters of the Benedictine Monastery, who too were hoping to modernise their water heating methods and lower their own carbon emissions, got word of how successful the Bunsen Air systems had been at Tyburn, and wanted to enjoy the benefits and ease of all year round renewable hot water themselves.

JEM Energy Thermodynamic Hot Water Panels

The only way to guarantee renewable hot water all year round, is with thermodynamic water heating technology. Other renewable hot water heating methods such as solar thermal systems, are simply not a reliable source of solar hot water all year round. The reason for this, is that they still require a back-up method of water heating to generate hot water during cooler months of less sun exposure.

The Thermodynamic Water System Installation

As the Benedictine monastery is large, featuring numerous access points to water cylinders and pipe work, alongside the number of sisters living there (who would all require hot water on a daily basis), it was decided that three Bunsen thermodynamic water systems would best suit the needs of all living in the monastery, alongside two new hot water cylinders, one new boiler, and one new radiator zone for the chapel.

According to all accounts, and despite being one of JEM Energy’s larger commercial installations, this installation went extremely well, with all three Bunsen Air systems connected successfully, making both the Benedictine Monastery and Tyburn Convent, both fantastic examples of the greatest possibilities when it comes to modern renewable systems being integrated into very old, and in this case… historic settings, and how these possibilities can easily become reality.

Find Out More

For more information about the Benedictine Monastery in Largs, its history and retreat - then visit the Tyburn website.

If you would like to learn more about the possibilities and benefits of thermodynamic hot water system installation, either in a commercial or domestic capacity, then get in touch with the friendly team at JEM Energy who will be happy to help!

JEM Energy are now Accredited HIES Members!

THERMODYNAMIC hot water systems can now be installed through accredited HIES members… such as JEM Energy.

Fully endorsed by Nick Ross and George Clarke - The HIES Consumer Scheme provides customers with trust, confidence and peace of mind when buying renewable products. They are a customer protection organisation who take their prospective members through a vigorous accreditation process. Accredited HIES members are deemed by HIES to be responsible installers of approved HIES renewable energy systems, which are arguably the best available in the country!

Why JEM Energy Have Taken Steps to Become HIES Accredited Members

Following recent news that from 2025, all new build homes must be fitted with a renewable form of hot water and space heating, meaning that fossil fuel methods of heating such as gas boilers will no longer be installed or available - the only option left for new home owners in the UK, will be to fit alternative renewable hot water systems, such as those installed by JEM Energy Solar Energy Installers.

JEM Energy are market leaders and experts in the installation of solar pv systems, alongside thermodynamic hot water heaters - both of which they have already taken on a series of very successful, high profile installations.

It was of profound importance to JEM Energy, that they ensure homeowners can trust their installations and the efficiency of their systems, taking a huge amount of pride in their work and the systems they install… earning HIES approval was one of the best ways to reflect this.

 “It’s up to us to ensure through careful surveying, that any system you purchase from us is going to benefit you in the long term. We’re here to support you as you make the adjustment to solar energy systems, which are designed to provide you with a great quality of life, benefit you financially in the long term, and allow you to play a vital role in taking care of our planet. We have taken steps to become accredited HIES members because we want the quality of our installations to be reflected in their approval of us, as a company and renewable energy installer!”

James Rodwell – Director JEM Energy

How You Can Find out More About the Installation of Thermodynamic Water Heating Panels and Systems

It all starts with a conversation, no fancy words or confusing ‘renewable jargon’ just a conversation to determine exactly what it is that you want from a renewable energy product.

Although JEM Energy believe that their thermodynamic hot water heaters are hugely adaptable to wherever you might live, they will never install a renewable system without a successful survey and well thought through installation plan.

JEM Energy’s thermodynamic water heating system can provide for 100% of your hot water needs, work 365 days a year – even at night! So, if you are interested in making the switch to solar thermodynamic heating, then you just need to contact them, after which they can arrange a survey, and go from there!

FREE AIR Has the Power to Generate Continuous Hot Water – Day and Night!

Install JEM Energy’s green energy hot water panels - to generate continuous hot water, without need for constant sun exposure

What is a green energy hot water system?

Green energy is, in no complicated terms, a word that also implies ‘clean energy’ – basically, energy that has not been made by the burning of fossil fuels, which causes harmful pollution to the atmosphere.

Renewable or ‘green’ sources of energy production that we describe as ‘clean’, or ‘green’ energy, include solar, wind and biomass power– all of which can provide environmental benefits such as the reduction of greenhouse gasses, and therefore contribute to lessening air pollution which is having a distressing effect on our environment.

They are ‘green’ energy systems, because there are no or very little fossil fuels required to produce energy from them, and therefore… no, or very few polluting emissions which contribute to climate change.

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How free air can heat your water

Some of the best known renewable energy sources include solar pv or solar thermal. We know that the sun is an excellent generator of renewable energy - but therein lies the problem… the sun cannot be relied upon all day and night, all year round (especially in the UK), as our exposure to it is of course – limited.

But what if we were to tell you, that there is a way for you to heat your water from a renewable energy source, that didn’t rely on solar generation alone?

Essentially a ‘sunless’ solar hot water system?...

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Enter JEM Energy’s Thermodynamic Hot Water System…

Thermodynamic technology is probably the most ground breaking renewable energy source to have stepped onto the solar energy scene. Why? Because it is essentially powered by FREE air.

It is extremely versatile, and unlike solar technology and wind energy, which rely on one specific energy source, thermodynamic solar water heating systems can generate hot water whatever the weather conditions might be that day…

Rain, snow, below freezing temperatures, alongside wind and the sunshine, ALL play their part in the generation of hot water (which is even possible during the night)

Our state of the art water heating system, works by taking energy from the environment (whatever the weather), and using that energy to generate hot water. It does this with two externally mounted water heating panels which are connected to your hot water cylinder, and an internal heat pump unit which contains a rotary compressor – working together as part of a renewable water circuit.

Some key features that ensure our hot water system stands out from others are…

·       Rotary compressor technology

·       Specialist sound proofing - making JEM Energy’s renewable water heater the quietest on the market

·       Dual Exhaust technology

·       Dual Panel technology

·       Superior flow channel technology within the system’s thermodynamic hot water panels

·       ERP A Rated

·       HIES Approved

A full explanation of how the JEM Energy’s Thermodynamic | Eco friendly hot water heaters do this can be read here.

The manufacturers of our hot water system have created this water heater by taking the best possible research and analysis into heat pump technology, thermodynamic science and the particular aspects of a thermodynamic system that make them powerful pieces of water heating technology, turned them on their head, and created one system for thermodynamic solar hot water generation, that we believe to be the most powerful available, whilst remaining cost efficient to install and run and, (dare we say it) - easy on the eye!

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Learn more

If you would like to know a little more about the benefits of the JEM Energy thermodynamic water heating systems, and how they could benefit your family, then simply visit our website and get in touch.



Sunless Solar

We just can’t get enough of the fact that our state of the art, thermodynamic water heating system DOESN’T actually need the sun’s energy to heat your domestic hot water!

It works on energy transfer - meaning that water is heated by ambient energy in the environment (whether that be rain, wind, snow or hail).

Visit our thermodynamic water heating page to find out more about this amazing new solar technology.

1O Reasons to Choose a Thermodynamic Hot Water System...

1: The UK apparently sees on average 133 days a year of rain or snow (that’s just under 37% of the year), thermodynamic systems work on a thermodynamic principle, and have been ingeniously designed to work in all weather (including sub-zero temperatures). They take their energy from a variety of climatic elements, as opposed to being reliant on sunlight, which is how they are able to work all year round.

2: Thermodynamic hot water systems can be retrofitted to your property, meaning that there is minimal fuss and interference during their installation.

3: Thermodynamic water heating systems can serve as a fully reliable and independent source of hot water heating, and are capable of heating water 365 days a year, 24 hours a day!

4: Solar, thermodynamic systems can be preset and tailored to heat water according to your family’s needs, with the added benefit of a ‘boost’ button when needed.

5: Thermodynamic water panel systems are a newer and more advanced type of renewable technology, working on the ground-breaking thermodynamic principle of heating.

6. These systems are not as expensive as you might think.

7: The government are going to ban all fossil fuel heating systems in any new build homes from 2025 therefore, these hot water systems are the best possible renewable option available.

8: With our ever changing climate suffering from the CO2 emissions that we are ALL guilty of producing, thermodynamic, solar hot water systems such as these - are playing their part in protecting our planet.

9: Where it is possible for condensing boilers to freeze over and stop working at the time you need them most, thermodynamic hot water systems are capable of continuing to work without any interference in sub-zero temperatures – during winter, they take their energy from the snow and very low temperatures to generate hot water giving their users piece of mind through the colder months.

10: Suppliers of thermodynamic water heating systems will ALWAYS arrange a survey to ensure that the system is suitable for installation on your property – if it is not, then they will not sell it to you.

#solarhotwater #thermodynamichotwaterheater #thermodynamicwaterpanels

JEM ENERGY TO THE RESCUE

It was recently announced that all fossil fuel powered heating installations will be banned in all new build homes from 2025.

Believe it or not - that is just six years away, BUT DON’T PANIC… there is such a thing as a reliable renewable, and JEM Energy have just the ticket!

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It’s been a long time coming – and finally news is starting to break that the way we must heat our homes and our water, could change dramatically in as little as 6 years’ time.

Sure, the government can’t jump into our homes, remove the heating systems we already have installed, and force us to pay for the installation of an alternative… but they can ban any new installations in homes that haven’t been built yet!

Last year it was reported that a huge backlog in the need for new build homes in the UK, would mean that the 340,000 new homes must be build each year until 2031, in order to accommodate the rising demand! Yikes.

That is in total 2, 240,000 new homes to be built in 6 years from the proposed plan to ban the installation of fossil fuel heating systems in 2025. All homes of which… will require an eco-friendly alternative.

So what are our eco-friendly domestic heating options, and why are we not already using them?

There are a variety of renewable heating alternatives which could be introduced to new builds from this date, these include air source and ground source heat pumps, solar thermal systems for hot water and a newer technology – thermodynamic hot water systems…

Shockingly, in the UK, 98% of domestic and commercial greenhouse gas emissions from heat, reportedly come from conventional space and water heating methods, but why has it taken until now for there to be any drastic changes in the way we heat our homes?

From 2020 we will be waving goodbye to fossil fuel powered heating systems

It is possible that many UK homeowners have chosen to avoid solar hot water or heating methods, for fear that a lack of sun exposure will mean that their solar energy systems cannot generate enough hot water or heating, to justify their investment in renewable technology in the first place, (this is when compared to the actual cost savings they would see from having a system installed).

Where this is the case for air source, ground source and solar thermal systems, it does not necessarily apply to a newer form of heat generation known as thermodynamics.

Why thermodynamic water heating systems could prove to be the most popular choice in new builds

Thermodynamic hot water systems or ‘solar assisted heat pumps’, were researched, designed and manufactured as low cost, highly efficient systems, made purposely to suit the UK environment. They work by heat energy transfer – not solar power, meaning that … THEY DON’T NEED THE SUN to work!

Great to know that there is finally a solar energy system that has been developed to suit the UK and its ‘great British weather’. These smart hot water systems even work at night!

Not only do thermodynamic eco water heaters provide water that is made hot by taking the ambient energy from the environment, working in any weather and even sub-zero temperatures – they also help us to support and care for our environment using the ambient energy from natural occurrences to heat water.

As they are fully reliable – 365 days a year, you can see why thermodynamic water heating systems will be the most popular choice of heating domestic water, and by the time the government incentive for scrapping all fossil fuel heating technologies in new builds comes into place, it is also highly likely, that the same thermodynamic technology will be being used for space heating alongside water!

What we can expect next

Despite initial fears that solar energy systems alone will never be a match for fossil fuel burning methods of heating, it is quite possible that through thermodynamics, and by using a form of solar technology that is NOT reliant on the sun, we could create a new generation of homes, whose occupants stay just as warm as the rest of us, whose homes run just as efficiently and whose children are bathed just as frequently, but without the carbon emissions, or anywhere near the heating cost!

JEM Energy have already been installing their Bunsen Air thermodynamic hot water systems on numerous homes across the UK.

The Hampshire solar energy company are receiving excellent reviews of their solar hot water systems, with their customers in total disbelief at the power and efficiency of a ‘solar powered’ hot water system installed in a country that does not see as much sun as it would like - in fact, this system welcomes bad weather and works more efficiently in it!

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If you would like to find out more - then get in contact with JEM Energy via their website, where you can also learn more about these extremely clever, environmentally powered, hot water systems, and how they could help your family in the years to come.

Thermodynamic Hot Water Systems and Solar Thermal Water Heating Systems

Considering investing in a Solar Water Heating System?
Read this before you buy a thing! ...

Thermodynamic Hot Water Systems VS Solar Thermal Water Heating

• Unlike solar thermal, thermodynamic systems do not require constant sunlight …
  The UK apparently sees on average 133 days a year of rain or snow (that’s just under 37% of the year), thermodynamic systems work on a thermodynamic principle, and have been ingeniously designed to work in all weather (including sub-zero temperatures). They take their energy from a variety of climatic elements, as opposed to being reliant on sunlight, which is how they are able to work all year round.

• Solar thermal systems cannot be retrofitted to your property, whereas thermodynamic hot water systems can, meaning that there is minimal fuss and interference.

• Thermodynamic hot water systems can serve as a fully reliable and independent source of hot water heating, unlike solar thermal, which can only give your existing hot water heating system a boost on days of sufficient sunlight.

• Solar thermal systems cannot be programmed or adjusted, thermodynamic systems on the other hand can be pre-set and tailored to heat water according to your family’s needs, with the added benefit of a ‘boost’ button when needed.

• Thermodynamic hot water systems are a newer and more advanced type of renewable technology, working on the ground-breaking thermodynamic principle of heating. The technology surrounding solar thermal systems is in no way as effective as these.

Making the Right Choice

At JEM Energy we appreciate that investing in a renewable system (especially if it is the first time), can be rather overwhelming, and sometimes being sure that you are putting your hard earned cash into the right system for you, that will ensure you see a reduction in your utility bills, as well as playing your part in taking care of the planet - can be equally mind boggling.

It is for that reason that we want to help you to be sure that you are spending your money wisely.

In our view, the Bunsen Air Thermodynamic Hot Water System, is the best possible method of renewable water heating and the only one that will ensure a higher energy cost saving return on your investment…. move aside solar thermal, there’s a new kid on the block!

For more information on our thermodynamic hot water systems, to arrange a survey or simply get some free, no obligation advice, then contact us here.

Thermodynamic Water Heating Systems

How they work, safe water temperatures, and the true temperature of the water produced by them

What is a thermodynamic hot water system?

Thermodynamic water heating systems are designed to absorb energy from a range of climatic elements and do not require the sun to heat water. They do this through a circuit of three main parts…

The first is their external thermodynamic hot water panels, which take in energy from any atmospheric element including wind, snow, hail and rain. Secondly, these panels are linked via specialist refrigeration piping to the internal heat pump unit, and then thirdly, heat energy is transferred to the hot water cylinder, which all household hot water is then taken from.

A full description of how thermodynamic hot water systems work can be found here.

Do thermodynamic hot water systems generate water that is hot enough for domestic use?

According to the Recommended Code of Practice for Safe Water Temperatures, there has been evidence to indicate that the risk of scalding rapidly increases from temperatures of 45°C and above… For example, partial thickness burns will occur within 30 seconds at 55°C.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends setting to no higher than 49 °C (120 °F), although is to my understanding that medical professionals do not recommend heating bath or shower water to over 43.4°C, as any hotter than this can be harmful to health.

Thermodynamic, and solar assisted heat pumps are ERP tested to be able to heat your water to 53°C, they are also capable of heating water to a maximum of 60°C once a week (the required temperature for legionella control).

The speed that thermodynamic hot water systems achieve this temperature

The Bunsen Air Thermodynamic Hot Water system is one such high quality system of its kind. Field trials, carried out by manufacturer Solamics, have demonstrated the remarkable speed that a hot water cylinder can be heated back up to temperature through the use of a thermodynamic system.

The result drawn from this test was exceptional…

1. To recover the cylinder temperature from 30 to 53 ℃, Bunsen unit took 2 hours and 1 minute in total.

2. The COP in outdoor temperature at 8 ℃, water temperature from 30℃ to 35℃, is 7.3.

The COP was measured up to 35℃ as this reflects the COP of a standard heat pump.

Will there be enough hot water to go around?

After the water heating process has taken place, there is enough hot water generated to accommodate the use of an average domestic household. As the heating process is continuous, a sustained supply of hot water is ensured. Should even more hot water be required, there is a ‘boost’ function on the system controller, allowing users to increase the target temperature!

How to get hold of one

JEM Energy are suppliers of the Bunsen Air, and have already carried out hundreds of successful installations across the UK.

Customers who have had their systems installed for as little as three months, are already reporting savings of as much as £60 a month, as well as acknowledging that their systems are heating water that is more than hot enough for domestic bathing and washing purposes, as well as reporting that their systems are supplying enough hot water to accommodate their entire household.

Why not get in touch with JEM Energy to learn hot a thermodynamic hot water system could help you start saving up to 90% on your hot water energy bills!

Tyburn Covent - Bunsen Air Installation

This month saw the installation of four Bunsen Air | Thermodynamic Hot Water Systems, on the premises of Tyburn Convent in London

Solar energy company JEM Energy - installers of the Bunsen Air | Thermodynamic Hot Water System, were recently commissioned with not one… but four Bunsen Air installations on Tyburn Convent in London

Tyburn Convent was established in 1903, near the site of the Tyburn Tree Gallows - famous for hosting the executions of a number of historical and well-known public figures (including Oliver Cromwell and Roger Mortimer).

More importantly for the Tyburn Nuns though, is the Martyrs' Shrine at their Convent where more than 350 Catholic Martyrs are honoured, and of whom there are 105 known Martyrs to have been executed on the Tyburn Tree Gallows. They witnessed to their faith by dying for it during the Reformation, including among others St Edmund Campion and St Oliver Plunkett. The Sisters keep the memory of the Martyrs alive and pilgrims and tourists from all over the world visit the Shrine of the Martyrs at Tyburn

The convent is now home to an enclosed order of Benedictine sisters, who still form a community within its walls. https://www.tyburnconvent.org.uk/

Looking for a Modern and Renewable Water Heating Solution

JEM Energy got word that the convent was looking to modernise their water heating methods earlier this year, and that they were hoping to introduce a reliable, renewable source of water heating to the building, which would still ensure that the sisters residing there, would be provided with enough hot water all year round, and not just during hotter months.

The only way to guarantee renewable hot water all year round, is with thermodynamic water heating technology. Solar thermal systems, and other similar hot water heaters, simply cannot be relied upon for the entire year, as they still require a back-up method of water heating to generate hot water during cooler months of less sun exposure.

Installing Four Bunsen Air | Eco Water Heating Systems

Due to the size of the convent, access points to water cylinders and pipe work, and the number of people living there (who would all require hot water on a daily basis), it was decided that an installation of four thermodynamic hot water systems - would best suit everyone’s needs.

One double Bunsen Air system was connected to a larger hot water cylinder, alongside another Bunsen | Thermodynamic Water Heating System, which was connected to a smaller cylinder. One further Bunsen Air was installed on the far side of the convent... so four Bunsen Air systems were installed in total.

As the Bunsen’s solar collector panels needed to be relatively close to the internal Bunsen Air Units, some of the thermodynamic hot water panels were double stacked twice, so they were infact… quad-stacked on a side wall.

This does not impact their operational levels, it just saves on space, and ensured that the specialist refrigeration pipe work connecting the external and internal components of the thermodynamic water heaters wouldn’t be over-stretched!

According to all accounts, and despite being one of JEM Energy’s more challenging installation commissions, this large scale installation went extremely well, with all four Bunsen Air systems connected comfortably, making Tyburn Convent a fantastic example of the greatest possibilities when it comes to modern renewable systems being integrated into very old, and in this case – historic settings… and how these possibilities can easily become reality.

 Bunsen Air reviews from the Convent

Since their quadruple Bunsen Air installation, Tyburn Convent has contacted JEM Energy to say that they are so happy with their Bunsen Air | Thermodynamic Water Heating systems, they would like to install a further 2 on the building and its grounds!

JEM Energy can only say how honoured they are to have been able to provide this service to Tyburn, and that they are so glad to have installed the Bunsen Air as the convent’s chosen system for hot water.

“Thank you for choosing us, and trusting us to install our modern renewable hot water system, on your wonderfully monumental and historic building – this is what makes our job so worthwhile!”

A Great Little JEM of an Idea!

The ‘Feed in Tariff’ deadline is fast approaching, and JEM Energy don’t want you to miss a fantastic opportunity to create essentially FREE hot water, by integrating solar panels, with a solar thermodynamic hot water system.

By taking advantage of the Feed in Tariff scheme before it closes to new applicants on the 31st March 2019, you could be paid for generating free hot water for yourself!

What is the Feed in Tariff scheme?

The Feed in Tariff scheme, which is a scheme that has been put in place by the government, to reward home owners for investing in certain types of solar energy systems, by paying them for generating solar energy - will be closed to new applicants from the 31st of March 2019.

Renewable energy systems included in the scheme are - solar photovoltaic (solar PV), wind, micro combined heat and power (CHP), hydro and anaerobic digestion (AD).

Who we are and how we can help

JEM Energy are a UK solar energy supplier and installer, primarily based in the south of England, who supply and install solar pv systems, and more recently – thermodynamic water heating systems.

Solar pv panel systems can be installed on a roof, a shed, or ground mounted, making them quite handy and versatile little things.

They work by generating power in the form of electricity, as they absorb energy from the sun, which is converted into electricity. This electricity can then be used to power the home, all without the polluting and harmful burning of fossil fuels!

The Feed in Tariff scheme is inclusive of solar pv panels such as these – what you chose to do with the electricity they generate… is up to you!

Using solar pv panels to generate the electricity required to run a thermodynamic hot water system

Thermodynamic hot water systems have only been around for a few years, but have fast become a recognised form of renewable energy.

Comprising of two main parts – two externally mounted thermodynamic panels, and an internal thermodynamic heat pump unit, the main benefit of thermodynamic water heating systems, is that they do not require sunlight to generate hot water, and instead take their energy from other sources including wind, rain, snow and extremely low or extremely high temperatures – they have even been referred to as ‘night time solar’, as they can work at night!

Solar PV Panels

Thermodynamic Hot Water Panels

Thermodynamic hot water systems do require a very small amount of electricity to power their integral heat pump, which is responsible for converting the energy taken from their external thermodynamic panels, into hot water.

Unfortunately though, thermodynamic hot water systems are not included in the Feed in Tariff scheme, however the electricity needed to power their integral heat pump could be…

The rated electrical power of our thermodynamic water heating system, is only 444w, running on average at around 500w

Solar pv panels are capable of generating over 500w of electricity on a day with ample sunlight (although how much they generate totally depends on how many panels you have, and where they are situated).

Therefore, they are more than powerful enough to provide the electricity required to power a thermodynamic heat pump.

By installing just 2 solar pv panels on your home, alongside a thermodynamic water heating system, and doing so before the Feed in Tariff scheme closes to new applicants on the 31st March, you could be paid for the electricity generated by your solar pv panels, and use this electricity to power the heat pump within your thermodynamic hot water system.

Meaning that you would literally be paid for supplying yourself with free hot water!

What would happen to any unused electricity?

If there was any electricity left over after powering your thermodynamic hot water system, it would simply contribute to the running of other household appliances such as a fridge/freezer, lamps, chargers etc.

If you already have solar pv panels installed on your home, then it isn’t too late to apply to the Feed in Tariff scheme, it also isn’t too late to add a thermodynamic hot water system to your property, and start being paid to generate free hot water!

JEM Energy believe that you should be rewarded for the solar energy you produce, and for investing in it in the first place.

For more information on how we could help you do this, contact us here.

Haven’t you heard… it PAYS to install solar energy - but only until the 31st of March!!!

The Feed in Tariff (FIT), is a UK Government Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BIES) scheme, to pay homeowners and small scale businesses for generating renewable energy, through their solar energy systems such as Hydro, Wind Turbine and of course... Solar PV.

However, it was announced on the 18th December last year, that this scheme would be closing to new applicants on the 31st March 2019 – YIKES!

So, with this closure deadline now looming over our heads... have you managed to arrange the installation of your Solar PV system yet?

Solar PV

According to government data, the installation of UK Solar PV systems in January this year, where compared to January last year, has increased by 55% with 3,759 reported Solar PV installations carried out this month alone.

This rapid increase, is highly likely to be due to the Feed in Tariff deadline, with many UK households jumping at the chance to be paid for their solar energy generation, before the opportunity passes them by.

How JEM Energy can help

JEM Energy are licensed installers of Solar PV systems, and provide a reliable service to our customers across the South of England.

We can offer you friendly, no obligation advice regarding the FIT deadline, our Solar PV systems, and how installing one could benefit your family, alongside Solar PV installation quotes.

If you are looking to harness the opportunity to be paid for the renewable energy you generate, then it is paramount that you get in touch with a solar energy supplier as soon as possible, to ensure your application can be completed for the 31st March.

If you have already been considering renewable energy solutions, but have just been waiting for what feels like ‘the right time’, then please DON’T let an opportunity like this pass you by!

Visit our website to learn more about our products and services, or, give us a call on freephone 0808 164 6568

We look forward to helping you to start saving... and earning!

JEM Energy Introduce - Solamics Bunsen Air Renewable Hot Water

What am I?

• I was officially launched on to the UK market last year following my Energy Efficiency - A rating

• I am a new form of solar heating technology and the product of 12 years research and development into the best heat pump technology and thermodynamic principle.

• I work by transferring the abundant energy in the atmosphere through both my externally mounted solar collector panels to your domestic hot water cylinder

• I can provide for 100% of your hot water needs 365 days a year

• I have been specifically developed for the UK environment and do not rely on sunlight

• I like all weather, rain, hail, snow and wind, and can remain efficient in extremely low temperatures

• I even work at night

• I am a low energy system and require very little electricity to run

I am the Solamics Bunsen Air Thermodynamic Hot Water Pump

Did you know… I can simply retrofit to any existing hot water cylinder, or be installed with a new one, turning the hot water cylinder into a solar system which can generate 100% of your hot water requirements.

How do I work?

My two thermodynamic solar collector panels are fitted outside your property either on the roof, wall or mounted from the floor, and an o zone friendly refrigerant which naturally boils at -26 degrees, moves through my panels, harvesting the FREE energy from the air and outside weather.

As my refrigerant heats up, it changes state from a liquid to a ‘super-heated’ vapor. The ‘super-heated vapour’ flows back to my Bunsen Controller where heat is transferred via my heat exchanger directly to your hot water cylinder.

Did you know… I can be programmed to suit your lifestyle, turning on when you need me. When I am set to automatic mode, I also turn on when I detect a 5°C in air temperature, and will heat your water cylinder back up to 55°C.

Who created me?

Solamics Ltd, I am manufactured in China but I am designed for the UK! JEM Energy install me in the South of England.

Did you know… I have been receiving some amazing feedback from installers who have described me as being 35% more efficient than any similar systems they had encountered.

Why me and not another similar system?

• I am affordable

• I am initially sold as a dual panel system – dual panels = higher power

• I am the first system of my kind to feature dual exhaust technology, this means that I give higher power and efficiency which single flow channels cannot achieve.

• As I have superior reheat times, I actually spend very little time running each day, and most of my time in Stand By.

• I have been independently tested for noise levels, performance and power

• I have exceptional noise levels of just 41db

• The estimated energy saving I could apply to your hot water is around 70% compared to a standard electric water heating or immersion heater.

• I feature a next generation rotary compressor for higher power and efficient recovery times

• Rated electrical power of just 444w

• I can be set to different target temperatures for different times – so I run less and can be isolated when not needed

Did you know… I am a fully reliable source of hot water heating and can be used to heat your water entirely all year round day and night.

Who installs me?

Jem Energy Install me on properties in the South of the England

How can you learn more about me?

Visit JEM Energy's Facebook Page, or call free on 0808 164 65 68 to speak to a member of the team.

Did you know… The entire Bunsen Air team have excellent technical knowledge when It comes to you guessed it... me! They are always on hand to offer support or answer any questions.

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL BUNSEN INSTALLATION

This week JEM Energy saw yet another successful Bunsen Installation, having installed a Bunsen Air Thermodynamic Hot Water System on a customers home.

The systems thermodynamic collector panels were mounted on a side wall, as following inspection prior to installation, it was felt that this would be the most suitable place both for space saving and for the best exposure to the natural elements powering the internal Bunsen hot water heater.

We are Solamics Bunsen Air representatives for the South of England.