Retrofitting Renewables in Rural Areas: A Case Study
- LocationCleobury, Shropshire.
- Completion DateNov 2017
Uniquely, the rural two-site project accesses two streams of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)*. St Mary’s Close features Kensa’s innovative shared ground loop system qualifying for the Non-Domestic RHI* and ECO grants, whilst College Close features individual ground arrays per property to receive the Domestic RHI*, with all properties having their own Kensa ShoeboxProduct
Kensa's contracting division was appointed principal contractor for the £500k heating upgrade. The scheme comprises the replacement of ageing electric storage heating in twenty two bungalows, one flat, a communal room with general needs, and eight houses.
Bernard Quinn, Investment Manager for South Shropshire Housing Association says:
Feedback has been very positive as there is general dissatisfaction with electric storage and solid fuel heating systems – residents welcome the opportunity to have new controllable and affordable central heating systems in their homes.
We were an early adopter of air and ground source heating. It’s been a key part of our affordable warmth strategy for the last eight years’. So far it’s estimated that the Group has saved its tenants nearly a quarter of a million pounds in their heating bills. This project contributes to a total of more than 280 renewable heating installations at 42 locations across Shropshire, where fuel poverty is always high on the agenda.
Christina Groves, a recipient of the new Kensa ground source heat pumps says:
The new system is fantastic, it’s easy to operate, you just set it and leave it and it provides a constant heat and hot water when you need it.
Neighbour Derek Fletcher says:
It’s a lovely constant temperature now and the bathroom is nice and warm. The workmen were very helpful and no trouble.
*The RHI scheme has now closed.