Introducing Herschel ESS: A Smarter Route to Electrifying Churches and Heritage Buildings

For many churches and heritage buildings, the biggest obstacle to replacing fossil fuel heating isn’t choosing the right heating system – it’s having enough electrical capacity to support it.

The prospect of costly electricity supply upgrades, combined with higher ongoing standing charges associated with larger commercial electricity supplies, can make the transition to electric heating significantly more expensive. Now, there’s a smarter, more affordable alternative.

We’re delighted to announce that the Herschel Energy Storage System (ESS) is now available.

Designed for the Challenges of Heritage Buildings

Herschel ESS has been developed specifically to overcome these challenges. Rather than increasing the amount of power drawn from the grid, ESS intelligently manages how and when electricity is used, helping buildings electrify without the need for expensive supply upgrades.

ESS is far more than church battery storage. When combined with our patented InfraSense® control system and Herschel infrared heating, ESS becomes a complete energy management solution.

The system stores electricity when demand and tariffs are lower and intelligently releases that stored energy during periods of peak demand. This allows heating systems to operate effectively while keeping demand from the grid under control.

The result is a practical, lower-cost route to decarbonisation for churches and heritage buildings.

Church Battert Storage – Perfect for Churches

Churches typically experience short periods of high occupancy followed by long periods of low demand and this intermittent usage pattern makes them ideally suited to battery storage.

The launch of ESS extends Herschel’s market-leading infrared heating proposition, providing customers with an integrated solution that combines:

• Efficient infrared heating
• Patented InfraSense® intelligent controls
• Modular battery energy storage

Together, these technologies provide a smarter, more flexible approach to electrification. The Herschel proposition avoids costly infrastructure and supply upgrades while supporting the transition to Net Zero.

 

Planning a Church Heating Project?

If you’re considering a new heating system or are concerned about the cost of upgrading your electrical supply, our Heritage team can help assess whether ESS could benefit your project. Contact our team for more information or a specification.