K&N building services have highly qualified staff in the areas of renewable energy we can supply and fit a wide range of renewable energy solutions to best fit your requirements.

K&N have recognised CITB qualifications in solar water heating, ground source heat pumps, air source heat pumps, biomass and wood burning fuels.

We are also currently going through the process of becoming a member of the u.k microgeneration certification scheme (MCS). MCS is a government recognised scheme for renewable energy companies must be a member of the MCS in order for customers to receive government grant to pay towards the cost of a renewable installation. Renewable energy solutions must also be fitted by a MCS registered company so a customer can claim back on energy tariffs.

Solar water heating.

Solar water heating systems use free heat from the sun to warm domestic hot water. A conventional boiler or immersion heater is then used to make the water hotter, or to provide hot water when solar energy is unavailable.

The benefits of solar water heating

  • Hot water throughout the year: the system works all year round, though you'll need to heat the water further with a boiler or immersion heater during the winter months.
  • Cut your bills: sunlight is free, so once you've paid for the initial installation your hot water costs will be reduced.
  • Cut your carbon footprint: solar hot water is a green, renewable heating system and doesn't release any harmful carbon dioxide or other pollutants

Ground source heat pumps

Ground source heat pumps use pipes buried in the garden to extract heat from the ground. This is usually used to warm water for radiators or under floor heating systems. It can also be used to pre-heat water before it goes into a more conventional boiler.

The benefits of ground source heat pumps

  • Reduce your CO2 emissions: on average a ground source heat pump could save around 540kg of carbon dioxide every year when replacing an oil boiler.
  • Eliminate your fuel bills: ground source heat pumps run on electricity, so there's no need to pay for gas, oil or solid fuels to heat your home.
  • Cut down on wasted electricity: heating your home with a ground source heat pump is much more efficient than using electric radiators.

Air source heat pumps

Air source heat pumps absorb heat from the outside air. This heat can then be used to warm water for radiators or under floor heating systems, or to warm the air in your home.

The benefits of air source heat pumps

  • Reduce your fuel bills: air source heat pumps run on electricity, so there's no need to pay for gas, oil or solid fuels to heat your home.
  • Cut down on wasted electricity: heating your home with an air source heat pump is much more efficient than using electric radiators.
  • Save space: an air source heat pump system is compact, and requires no storage space for fuel.

Biomass / wood fuelled

Wood fuelled heating systems generally burn wood pellets, chips or logs to power central heating and hot water boilers or to provide warmth in a single room.

The benefits of wood fuel heating

  • A low carbon option: the carbon dioxide emitted when wood fuel is burned is the same amount that was absorbed over the previous months and years as the plant was growing. As long as new plants continue to grow in place of those used for fuel, the process is sustainable. There are some carbon emissions caused by the cultivation, manufacture and transportation of the fuel, but as long as the fuel is sourced locally, these are much lower than the emissions from fossil fuels.
  • A good use for waste wood: burning wood can be a convenient means of disposing of waste that might otherwise be sent to a landfill site.