With net zero targets front of mind for education providers, Sunamp thermal storage systems can help optimise energy use and meet energy efficiency goals while maintaining a focus on cost savings.
Heat batteries can play a vital role in decarbonization, storing low-carbon heat when it’s readily available and releasing it when needed – allowing you to maximise renewables and off-peak tariffs while maintaining a reliable heating and hot water supply.
How heat batteries can help decarbonise educational facilities
Cut peak energy demand
Educational facilities often see high spikes in energy use at peak times, meaning strain on the grid and infrastructure is a key consideration when moving to electric heating and hot water systems. By charging off-peak, Sunamp heat batteries avoid spikes in demand, making a smoother transition to electrification.
Improve student experience
In campus buildings and student accommodation, a reliable hot water supply is essential. Thermino heat batteries provide mains-pressure hot water from low carbon sources, while ultra-low heat losses ensure the system doesn’t add to issues of overheating in warmer months.
Hassle-free, reliable system
Installation is simplified with flexible pipework, and no mandatory maintenance is required on the heat battery itself, only system accessories must be maintained in line with manufacturers’ instructions. Plus, Thermino systems are designed to protect against Legionella, giving you peace of mind without the need for energy-intensive anti-Legionella cycles.
Meet sustainability standards
By integrating seamlessly with heat pumps, solar PV and low carbon heat networks, Sunamp thermal storage systems enable the switch to renewable energy, bringing your projects closer to net zero targets.
Key applications
Schools, colleges and campus buildings
Integrate Sunamp thermal storage systems with heat pumps, solar PV and boilers to store and release heat with maximum efficiency, making the most of renewable generation and off-peak tariffs while balancing energy demand.
Student accommodation
Space-saving Thermino heat batteries are the ideal solution to provide a reliable supply of mains-pressure domestic hot water to student accommodation, without sacrificing valuable storage space for a bulky hot water cylinder.
See the real-world benefits of Sunamp thermal storage
US elementary school cut peak demand by 66% with Thermino
Liberty Elementary School in Massachusetts trialled a Thermino heat battery alongside a standard electric storage water heater. The standard water heater showed pronounced spikes in energy demand, whereas the Thermino showed a smooth and stable charging profile, lowering energy consumption by 30% and cutting peak demand by 66% while providing a reliable hot water supply.
College campus cuts energy costs by 40% with hybrid energy centre
Wirral Met College put thermal storage at the heart of its state-of-the-art hybrid energy centre, combining Sunamp heat batteries with lithium-ion batteries and gas turbines. Energy costs are down by 40% and carbon emissions have been reduced by 18% as energy is stored during periods of low demand and released when needed, balancing demand and maximising generation.
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