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TGE Group completes project using residual heat from a lake to heat Shropshire poultry farm
Renewable specialist TGE Group has completed an ambitious project using the residual heat from a lake to provide heating for a Shropshire poultry farm. Utilising a bespoke water source heat pump (pictured), the system has been designed to reduce energy costs by a third, whilst also substantially reducing carbon emissions.
Poultry farmer, Steve Dixon of SA & DE Dixon, contacted TGE Group concerned about the business’ escalating energy bills. On the back of a technical site survey, TGE Group identified a lake near the rearing sheds which could provide the necessary heat for a water source heat pump. TGE designed and manufactured a bespoke fan coil heater to work with the low temperatures required for heat pumps, maintaining optimum performance while delivering the required heating levels.
The cost of water source heat pumps can be less than ground source heat pumps, as they don’t require any significant ground works, says TGE. As well as a 33% reduced energy bill, the installation is eligible for the commercial Renewable Heat Incentive, which helped generate a 22% return on investment with a five year payback. Over the 20 year RHI contract, it is projected that the farm will realise £1mn in income and savings.
