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Case Studies

CTC Boiler Installation

Posted on November 20, 2012 by lothianrenewables

This recently commissioned biomass installation using the CTC Ecotec 15kW boiler coupled with a 500l EcoZenith thermal store in the Scottish borders. The boiler has a manually fed hopper which holds 400kg of pellets for reduced loading frequency. The boiler … Continue reading →

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Northlight Dunbar

Posted on July 28, 2012 by lothianrenewables

Northlight Dunbar, a creative arts season in the landscape of Dunbar running this Aug turned to Lothian Renewables when they had a requirement for mains electricity to run a “mini cinema” at Dunbar harbour. After discussions with the organisers regarding … Continue reading →

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Happy With PV

Posted on July 2, 2012 by lothianrenewables

A recently commissioned 5 panel system on a metal roof. Having over a year ago installed the first 5 panels Lothian Renewables were asked to install a further 5. The customer has been very happy with the performance of the … Continue reading →

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Season and Sweep

Posted on July 2, 2012 by lothianrenewables

One of the most common causes of chimney fires and carbon monoxide risk, is attempting to burn wood that has not been seasoned correctly. Wood with too high a moisture content will burn inefficiently and can very quickly coat the … Continue reading →

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Poolewe PV and Solar Thermal

Posted on June 21, 2012 by lothianrenewables

This installation in Poolewe  shows both Solar Thermal and PV. Since installed on this south facing roof the customer has experienced 2 reductions in her monthly electricity payments from supplier E.ON. The solar hot water system together with a new highly … Continue reading →

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Windhager Biomass Installation

Posted on June 21, 2012 by lothianrenewables

A recent installation commissioned in May 2012 showing a Windhager VarioWin Exclusive boiler which was installed to replace an existing oil fired system. The biomass system included the supply and installation of an unvented Gledhill 300l Solar lite cylinder and a … Continue reading →

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Midsummer Heat

Posted on June 19, 2012 by lothianrenewables

Two days to go until the sun reaches its highest point in the mid-day sky and its most intense on midsummer’s day at noon. Whilst other factors can influence PV system output a clear blue sky on mid summers day … Continue reading →

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Dunbar Parish Church Hall public display

Posted on May 8, 2012 by lothianrenewables

The public display unit installed as part of a 4kW system installed at Dunbar Parish Church Hall.

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Enecsys micro inverter

Posted on May 8, 2012 by lothianrenewables

A close up view of an Enecsys micro inverter. On this system each PV panel is connected to an individual inverter to give the best possible yield from the array. Remote access via the Internet allows performance data to be … Continue reading →

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Hyundia black framed solar modules

Posted on May 8, 2012 by lothianrenewables

Built in the height of the industrial revolution this iconic symbol of our carbon emitting past shown reflecting on one of the first arrays to utilise the hyundia black famed modules.

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