Innovation trail

Airex a pioneering Climate Tech Start UP, has developed the world's first smart air brick solution, an innovative, patented technology aimed at reducing heat demand while maintaining indoor air quality at healthy levels in residences. The genesis of Airex's innovation stems from the founders' fervent dedication to combating fuel poverty and addressing climate change, even in the most developed regions of the world. This unwavering commitment prompted a collaborative research project with esteemed academic researcher Dr. Sofie Pelsmakers, revealing an underappreciated source of heat loss in buildings: air bricks. In 2016, Airex secured R&D government grant funding through Innovate UK's "Energy Game Changer" program, enabling the assembly of a proficient team of engineers and product designers who crafted the initial prototypes. These early trials underscored the technology's significant potential, compelling Airex to pursue commercialization. Subsequent rounds of Innovate UK R&D grant funding facilitated further product development, preparing them for a path to scalability. In 2020, Airex achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing the UK's first ECO Demonstration Action program, approved by Ofgem. This extensive field trial, analyzing over 6 million data points, independently validated Airex's ability to reduce heat loss by 12% while preserving optimal humidity levels. Airex's dedication to innovation was recognized in 2021 when they were honored with the "Energy Entrepreneur Award" by BEIS, securing substantial government support to reconfigure their operations for mass production and scaling.

For more information visit their websites:

www.airex.tech/blog

www.airex.tech/blog/the-role-for-innovation-in-balancing-energy-efficiency-and-comfort

Our smart skips have a sensor inside them to monitor the amount of waste inside the skip. They talk to our inhouse software and automaticaaly re route one of our vans if the van is in the area and there is waste inside the skip. We operate in vans and we only charge for what we collect. The main idea is it gives customers space for their waste as we dont let the skip get full, it also makes us efficiant as we collect waste when we are in the area. We have these skips in over 70 jewsons sites and now we are looking to market these further so any help would be appreciated. We are attending homes with a smart skip too.

Follow link to multiple smart skip photos: 4wardgroup.egnyte.com/fl/6euf3tnu2g

YG Energy part of the Yates Group of companies (YGHP) offer complete billing and monitoring solutions for the YGHP HIU equipment.

Available as credit and pay as you go options, YG Energy goal is to offer affordable yet rewarding billing solutions for housing developers, owners and tenants alike.

Available in wired, wireless and 5g communication, YG Energy offers a readable, stable and functioning platform which includes offsite monitoring to ensure project efficiency is key.

For more information of YG Energy please contact YGHP and we will happily assist with all billing, metering and monitoring requirements.

Aquafficient is an innovative, modern and highly efficient solution to heating water. This instant electric water heater from Fischer uses a single heating element and patented thermal storage technology, to provide instant hot water without the need for tanks. Instead, the hot water is produced from stored heat energy within a unique phase change material.

The Aquafficient instant electric hot water heater has a “lifespan” of approximately 40,000 heating cycles which is equivalent to 50 years of use and is also supplied with a 10-year warranty.

For more information visit their website here: 

fischerfutureheat.com/product/electric-water-heating/

 Kensa has partnered with Octopus and Legal & General to create a comprehensive, effective solution for local authorities who want to achieve net zero on their housing stock quickly. Kensa has a long history of delivering successful energy-efficient retrofit projects with social housing providers. They have developed a fully funded, whole-house retrofit offer that can reduce carbon emissions by up to 96% and deliver tenant energy bill savings of over £50 per month, all at no upfront cost to the local authority. Kensa’s holistic approach to decarbonisation benefits from economies of scale to deliver cost-effective insulation, PV, batteries, and heat pumps that reduce running costs, improve health outcomes, and increase asset value. Kensa also offer a full maintenance and replacement package for the duration of the contract.

Visit their website here for more information:  www.kensautilities.com/net-zero-portfolio/

Parity Projects uses data science, software, and analysis to boost property #energyefficiency for clients efficiently and effectively. Our team combines expertise from building, finance, technical, environmental, and policy sectors, driven by a shared commitment to addressing the climate emergency, eliminating fuel poverty and improving home quality and health. With our service, data availability is no longer a barrier to retrofit, and we are well on our way with our mission is to provide a net zero ready plan for every home.  Join us at U324 or explore parityprojects.com/ for more details. #poweredbyparity

For more information, visit their website here: parityprojects.com/

Through the use of drone technology and process innovation; Helping social landlords digitise their assets to reduce costs, improve workflow & collaboration, and help plan for improved future sustainability. In turn, improving living standards for residents and the local community.

Kelda Showers are the pioneers of innovative Air-Powered showers that reduce a building’s carbon emissions by using significantly less water and energy. Kelda’s patented Air-Powered shower technology uses a high-velocity air stream to atomise water into large droplets, creating a water-and-energy-efficient shower that doesn’t compromise on experience. Kelda’s showers have been tested in real-life environments to ensure they withstand the pressures of high usage, comply with the water supply (water fittings) regulations, feature certified thermostatic mixing valves, and meet all building regulations under the proposed Future Homes Standard (FHS). 

Q-Bot provides a unique retrofit solution, using a robotic device to apply insulation under suspended floors of existing homes. Fully accredited and meeting relevant building regulations, Q-Bot’s underfloor insulation provides better value, performs better, and avoids the hassle and disruption of alternatives. Through its work with local councils and housing authorities, for whom it is increasingly becoming the de facto standard, Q-Bot’s solution delivers societal impact through reducing energy usage and CO2 emissions; reducing fuel poverty; providing affordable warmth; upskilling workers and creating jobs.