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GLAMPSITES “FOR OFF-GRID SITES, LPG HAS A NUMBER OF ADVANTAGES OVER OTHER ENERGY SOURCES SUCH AS OIL, COAL OR ELECTRIC HEATING SYSTEMS” demanding site. NATURAL GAS OR LPG? With energy prices increasing at the moment, gas is still a significantly cheaper option than electricity. To buy one unit of natural gas (measured in kWh) will currently cost around 7p/kWh, whereas one unit of electricity from the mains (also measured in kWh) will cost around 31p/ kWh. If your site is connected to the natural gas network, this has many advantages over LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) including much higher efficiency, cleaner burning and greater affordability. If however your site is not connected, you can still utilise gas rather than a more expensive electric option as instantaneous water heaters can be available to support an LPG supply. This would then require either an LPG storage tank or LPG gas bottles to be available which can be piped to the appliances. For off-grid sites, LPG has a number of advantages over other energy sources such as oil, coal or electric heating systems. For example, while LPG usually costs more than heating oil, it offers a much greater energy return due to its high efficiency, with reduced costs in the long term. LPG also produces a lot less carbon when burnt, helping towards a cleaner environment. GAS SAFE REGISTERED INSTALLATION Having sized your appliance correctly and made your gas water heater purchase, you have a legal obligation to have your appliances installed by a Gas Safe Registered engineer, so that the installation is in accordance with Which water heater? For a small pod, a 17L instantaneous water heater has proven to be popular. The external model in particular will save space as it can be fitted on the external wall of the pod. Available in LPG, off-grid sites have taken advantage of this water heater to meet all the hot water demands of smaller pods. For larger structures, or to feed shower blocks and kitchen facilities, a 26L or 32L instantaneous gas water heater will be more suitable. They can be installed within the block or external versions can be mounted on an external wall or suitable roof space. Where more than one water heater is required, a modular solution will guarantee considerable cost savings over other forms of hot water generation. The relatively compact footprint of our systems can optimise plant room space and safeguard accessibility for maintenance and servicing. manufacturer’s recommendations, as well as in compliance of current legislation. Failure to comply with these requirements is both illegal and potentially dangerous and will also invalidate any warranty. Installations will also need an annual Gas Safety Certification to maintain the integrity of the manufacturer’s warranty FUTURE-PROOFED SYSTEMS The UK government has set a target of net zero carbon emissions by 20<strong>50</strong> and it’s likely that hydrogen will play a major part in this strategy. Green hydrogen is the ultimate aim as this will be produced from renewable energy sources and produce the least CO2 emissions. However, it will be necessary to transition towards green energy utilising current technologies and it is likely that hydrogen-blend appliances will form a major part of this transition. Hydrogen-blend appliances will support a blend of 20% hydrogen with 80% natural gas. This will make use of the existing network to deliver greener gases, keeping customers warm and with a constant supply of hot water, while still being able to enjoy the flexibility of gas. ABOUT THE AUTHOR With more than 25 years’ experience installing hot water systems in the hospitality sector, Winrow Building Services’ developed Factory Heaters is an online store offering high-efficiency and cost-effective hydrogen-blend water heaters to ensure caravan parks and glamping sites are future-proofed to support the government’s transitional hydrogen strategy. For further advice or to make use Factory Heaters’ installation service, get in touch with the team at www.factoryheaters.co.uk 40 WWW.OPENAIRBUSINESS.COM
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