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High scoring Baxi solution make a winning team at Blues’ Stadium Visitors to Birmingham City FC’s hospitality suites will be far from ‘Blue’ in the warm, comfortable surroundings, thanks to Ignis Group and Baxi! Remeha Quinta Ace high efficiency boilers and Andrews Water Heaters ECOflo units have been installed at St Andrews Stadium, home to Birmingham City Football Club (AKA ‘The Blues’) to provide improved comfort and operational efficiency. Remeha and Andrews Water Heaters are part of Baxi.When the time came to refurbish the existing heating system serving Birmingham City FC’s hospitality suites, Legend’s Lounge and catering kitchens, reliability, increased efficiency and quality topped the Club’s list of requirements. Space constraints within the plant room were an added consideration for the Club’s specialist mechanical service and maintenance contractor Ignis Group when proposing replacement boilers and water heaters. They recommended installing Remeha and Andrews products as the best solutions within the project parameters, as John Mackin, Director at Ignis Group explained:“We are very familiar with Remeha products, having used them extensively over the years and been impressed with their proven high performance, energy efficiency and reliability. To meet the heating demand within the space limitations, we proposed installing three Remeha Quinta Ace 90 boilers on a Remeha cascade system.”He continued: “For the washrooms and kitchens in the hospitality area, which have high hot water demand, we recommended two Andrews ECOflo condensing water heaters due to their high efficiencies and reduced maintenance. Baxi being a local supplier was an added advantage to reduce the environmental footprint of the project.”Ignis estimate that the old system had been operating at around 65-70% seasonal efficiency. By upgrading from non-condensing to more energy-efficient condensing equipment, the Club stands to reduce energy consumption from heat by upwards of 20%. This will improve the overall efficiency of the building, the reliability of the service and, in turn, comfort levels for the Club’s hospitality guests.With the specification approved, temporary plant was installed to maintain continuity of the heating and hot water service while the works took place. John added: “The project needed to be completed within a fixed four-week period, so the ready availability of the Baxi products was a major bonus, helping keep the job on schedule.”Moving from non-condensing to condensing technology brought new flueing requirements which were carried out by flue specialists Midtherm Flue Systems.The project also involved the fitting of new pipework as well as a new controls philosophy to ensure maximum efficiency from the new Remeha boilers and Andrews Water Heaters which were supplied through merchants P & R Edmonds. Baxi provided support throughout the project, from pre-sales to final commissioning.John said: “It all went brilliantly. We had great support from the Baxi technical sales team – they really know their stuff and are always great to use as a sounding board! Their engineers are very competent too and did a great job at the commissioning stage.” With the project now successfully completed on schedule, the Club is extremely pleased with the result as John explained: “The Club is very happy with the outcome which couldn’t have come at a better time. Having more efficient and reliable heating and hot water during this current cold snap is certainly very welcome!”Compact and lightweight, with high efficiencies of up to 99.6%, low Class 6 level NOx and advanced controls, the Quinta Ace range has been designed for straightforward installation and clean, trouble-free operation. Available in 30, 45, 55, 65, 90, 115, 135 and 160kW models, the Quinta Ace wall hung boilers are suitable for individual installation or with our easy-to-install cascade system, providing a flexible solution for all applications.The fully condensing ECOflo range of storage water heaters offers exceptional hot water recovery rates, excellent energy efficiency of up to 98% and low NOx to satisfy the most demanding application. The Vitrasglas lined, thermally efficient tanks are protected with maintenance free factory fitted Correx anodes and equipped with a Hydrojet sediment reduction system which enhances the performance and prolongs the life of the product

Case Study: Hotels and the Low Carbon Hot Water ChallengeOverview Hotels face a significant challenge in reducing carbon emissions while maintaining a reliable supply of hot water for guests. This case study explores how Baxi's innovative solutions help hotels meet their low-carbon goals without compromising on performance.Challenges Hotels have high hot water demands, especially during peak times. Traditional heating systems often struggle to meet this demand efficiently, leading to higher energy consumption and carbon emissions. The key challenges include:High Energy Consumption: Continuous hot water supply requires significant energy, leading to high operational costs.Carbon Emissions: Traditional systems contribute to a hotel's carbon footprint, conflicting with sustainability goals.Space Constraints: Hotels often have limited space for large heating systems.Reliability: Ensuring a consistent hot water supply is crucial for guest satisfaction.Baxi's Solution Baxi offers a range of low-carbon heating solutions tailored to the unique needs of hotels. These solutions include:High-Efficiency Boilers: Baxi's boilers are designed to maximize energy efficiency, reducing both energy consumption and carbon emissions.Heat Pumps: Air source heat pumps provide a sustainable alternative, using ambient air to generate heat.Hybrid Systems: Combining traditional boilers with heat pumps to optimize performance and efficiency.Remote Monitoring: Baxi's systems can be monitored remotely, ensuring optimal performance and quick identification of issues.Implementation A leading hotel chain partnered with Baxi to upgrade their hot water systems across multiple locations. The implementation process included:Assessment: Baxi's team conducted a thorough assessment of the hotel's existing systems and hot water demand.Design: Customized solutions were designed to meet the specific needs of each hotel, considering factors like space constraints and peak demand times.Installation: The new systems were installed with minimal disruption to hotel operations. Prefabricated solutions ensured quick and efficient installation.Monitoring: Remote monitoring systems were set up to track performance and ensure ongoing efficiency.Results The hotel chain experienced significant benefits from the upgrade:Energy Savings: The new systems reduced energy consumption by up to 30%, leading to substantial cost savings.Carbon Reduction: Carbon emissions were reduced by 25%, helping the hotel chain meet its sustainability targets.Improved Reliability: The upgraded systems provided a consistent hot water supply, enhancing guest satisfaction.Space Efficiency: The compact design of Baxi's solutions freed up valuable space within the hotels.

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Scotland’s first Passivhaus-certified Primary School records outstanding first year energy performance resultsA first-year assessment of Riverside Primary School, Scotland’s first Passivhaus-certified primary school, has revealed actual energy operational performance to be significantly below the Passivhaus primary energy demand target while consistently providing excellent comfort levels

The Gas 3002 boilers had served the building well over the years. But as they were nearing the end of their serviceable life, ISS, the Bank’s facilities management providers, were keen to carry out a plant upgrade.Energy efficiency and reliability were the key requirements together with the need to maintain heating services throughout the project and minimise disruption for the office workers.Remeha and M&E contractors Protech Heating, who had installed the original boilers, proposed trialling the newly developed Remeha Gas 320 Ace boilers at Jubilee House. Two Gas 320 Ace 6-section boilers were selected to satisfy the building’s heating demands. With high gross efficiencies and low NOx emissions, the new boilers met all of the Bank’s requirements for improved system efficiency, emissions and cost savings.

Case Study: Zoning in on Heat NetworksOverview Heat networks, also known as district heating, are an efficient way to provide heating and hot water to multiple buildings from a central source. This case study explores how Baxi's innovative solutions help optimize heat networks for improved efficiency, reduced carbon emissions, and enhanced reliability.Challenges Implementing heat networks involves several challenges, including:Energy Efficiency: Ensuring the system operates efficiently to minimize energy consumption and costs.Carbon Emissions: Reducing the carbon footprint of the heating system to meet sustainability goals.System Reliability: Maintaining a consistent and reliable supply of heat and hot water.Integration: Seamlessly integrating various components and technologies within the heat network.Monitoring and Control: Implementing effective monitoring and control systems to optimize performance.Baxi's Solution Baxi offers a range of solutions designed to address these challenges and optimize heat networks:High-Efficiency Boilers: Baxi's boilers are designed to maximize energy efficiency, reducing both energy consumption and carbon emissions.Heat Interface Units (HIUs): These units transfer heat from the network to individual buildings, ensuring efficient and reliable heat distribution.Thermal Substations: Centralized units that manage the distribution of heat and hot water to multiple buildings.Remote Monitoring and Control: Baxi's systems can be monitored and controlled remotely, ensuring optimal performance and quick identification of issues.Prefabricated Solutions: Prefabricated components ensure quick and efficient installation, reducing on-site labor and disruption.Implementation A large residential development partnered with Baxi to implement a heat network across multiple buildings. The implementation process included:Assessment: Baxi's team conducted a thorough assessment of the development's heating and hot water needs.Design: Customized solutions were designed to meet the specific requirements of the development, considering factors like building layout and peak demand times.Installation: The heat network components were installed with minimal disruption to residents. Prefabricated solutions ensured quick and efficient installation.Monitoring and Control: Remote monitoring and control systems were set up to track performance and ensure ongoing efficiency.