Alternative energy sources and technological advances give clients more choices than ever before. Constant changes in legislation and social responsibility mean demand can fluctuate.
However, SBS aims to work with a selection of providers to help fulfil project requirements from heat pumps to solar options; the choice is extensive.
The sector keeps growing, with a wide range of renewables and RHI extending across a wide range of products. At Smith Brothers, our customers have access to our supply chain, so design, technical support, and after-sales service can be offered through the manufacturers.
Heat pumps are designed to move thermal energy opposite to the direction of spontaneous heat flow by absorbing heat from a cold space and releasing it to a warmer one or vice-versa. A heat pump uses external power to transfer energy from the heat source to the output.
- Air Source
- Ground source
- Air-to-air (gas absorption)
Biomass is a fuel of organic material (usually wood or plant) of recent origin, rather than fossil fuel, which has taken millions of years to develop. As these organic materials absorb carbon dioxide (CO₂) during growth, they cancel any CO₂ production during combustion.
Solar power is the conversion of sunlight into energy. The products from leading manufacturers offer flat plate, vacuum tube (tubular), on-roof and in-roof options.
For convenience, SBS can offer solar packs complete on one pallet and ready for installation.
- Thermal
- Photovoltaic System
Although cylinders have been around for years, they have developed considerably and can offer a renewable solution alongside other renewable systems.
- Solar
- Buffers
- Air Source
Smith Brothers works with leading brands, enabling our customers to access the best systems available to meet the demands of any new build or retrofit project. Systems are available in electric or wet.
Installing wet underfloor heating tends to incur lower running costs and can work well with other renewable systems. However, electric heating often finds itself placed in domestic bathroom applications, but either option can be supplied through SBS.
- Electric
- Wet
Combined heat and power (CHP) plants take advantage of cogeneration to generate both electricity and usable heat. They are ideally located close to the heat/power area requirement. The result is a very high primary energy efficiency of over 100%.
By comparison, conventional power stations such as large-scale gas-fired plants will only achieve a primary energy efficiency of between 30 and 50% and lose the majority of the energy as waste heat. This waste heat will be used as heat energy to heat water or as process heat for industrial operations. The electricity produced is used in the plant’s building or fed into the public utility grid in return for remuneration to the energy supplier.
The system works by utilising rainwater usually harvested from a building and can be used in both domestic & commercial environments. Collection can be above or below ground via a gravity-fed or pressurised system. With filters and excess flow outputs via one-way valves installed on tanks/pipework, the system can be developed to limit the requirement for heavy maintenance costs. The manufacturers have retrofit options where needed.
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Our branch network is dedicated to holding high stock levels locally, helping shorten lead times. We also have a backup head office distribution centre located in Leicester. This ensures that stock is easily accessible throughout our branch network.
Whether your project is located in England, Scotland, or Wales, Smith Brothers has it covered. We support customers with our extensive FORS-accredited fleet of vehicles.
