Reducing your carbon footprint can be achieved by taking steps such as cutting back on fossil fuel consumption, using only renewable energy, making sure your boiler is properly serviced and using your hot water and heating systems frugally. But these measures can only go so far – what if you wanted to run a zero-fossil fuel household?
Morrison Sustainable Energy claims to offer just that, through the combined efficiencies of several innovative utility systems. We spoke to the founder, James Morrison to find out more…
…After initially working in the soffit, fascia and guttering sector, James Morrison developed a passionate interest in renewable energy, particularly air to air heat pumps. About 20 years ago, he discovered the magic of solar hot water panels; this was followed by a new revelation when he first saw solar electric panels at a trade show in Munich. The firm he was working for at the time was keen to get involved and the venture became a success…
…The system combines Morrison’s Solar-assisted Heat Pump technology with an A-rated, KIWA approved stainless steel cylinder. This is how it works: refrigerant liquid is circulated through a big black panel mounted on the exterior of the property, where energy is absorbed from the ambient temperature. This energy transforms the liquid into gas, which then carries the heat energy to be compressed by the Solar-assisted Heat Pump, raising the temperature. After that, the spent gas flows back to the panel to start the process again, while the superheated gas simultaneously heats the water in the cylinder. Once the water reaches 55C, the system goes into standby mode. The Morrison Solar-assisted Hot Water System is used in a broad variety of environments, from houses to cafes to dairy farms – it’s even appeared on an episode of Channel 4’s Grand Designs. Morrison Sustainable Energy offers a 10-year warranty on all its sustainable energy products and has just become a Which? Trusted trader. If, however, you want to make the leap to a 100% carbon-free home or premises, you’ll need to embrace more of Morrison’s Sustainable Energy solutions, which work together to banish carbon. Morrison’s Infrared Radiating Heating Panels work very differently to conventional radiators or heaters. Mounted on walls or ceilings, the infrared system heats solid objects – humans, pets, furniture, walls, floors and so on – instead of heating the air, which can easily escape from the space and need to be reheated. “It’s about 30% to 40% cheaper to run than all other forms of heating and very efficient”.
