Modular Building: Infrared Heating Powered by Solar
Background
Muckamore Parrish Community Association building in Antrim, Northern Ireland, is a new-build, modular building design with high thermal efficiency. This design lends itself to electric heating which worked well with the Association’s objective to demonstrate a sustainable approach to heat and power. They have a single-phase supply suitable for a 4kWp solar array to produce 3,700kWh of clean electricity per annum.
Solution
Herschel Summit 2.6kW heaters in Black were specified for the kitchen and living area as the powerful, zero-light heaters can be ceiling mounted to maximise the wall space. They were placed precisely above the seating areas for direct comfort and warmth. They were perfect as they enabled on-demand heating where and when required as not all of the building/rooms are in use at the same time. The Summit heaters create an effective yet discreet solution with a useful 50% setting for lower heat demand times.
Herschel Select XLS Mirror panel heaters are also installed within the bathrooms to provide a tasteful and space-saving heating system throughout. The combination of on-demand heating and solar provides cost efficient heat and power solution.
