Commercial air source heat pump contributes to BREEAM rating for retail store
Commercial air source heat pump contributes to BREEAM rating for retail store 
A spacious new store in Sheffield will be heated by air source technology from Danfoss Heat Pumps UK, in a development which has been designed to achieve a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ rating.
A Danfoss AW05 commercial air source heat pump has been installed at the 1880m2 retail unit at 30 Chesterfield Road in Sheffield. The heat pump has an output of 105kW and supplies space heating to the extensive open-plan sales area via a 10km underfloor heating system, which is divided into 10 zones.
The project has been developed by Southport Golf Complex Ltd., and the air source heat pump was specified because the company’s Managing Director Keith Wainman was committed to the use of green technologies and wanted to create a showcase building to encourage other businesses to follow suit. The installation of the pump also provided a cost-effective method of meeting the building’s planning requirement to source 20 per cent of energy from renewable sources.
Keith Wainman, Managing Director of Southport Golf Complex, explains: “I believe it is very important for business premises to be designed in a way which helps tenants to reduce their carbon emissions and energy costs, such as air source technology. The efficiency of the heating system made this property extremely attractive to potential tenants and it was let very quickly.”
He adds: “After considering several tenders for the installation of the heating system we selected the one which included the Danfoss heat pump because it had sufficient output to heat the building from a single unit, whilst the other systems submitted required the use of several units. We have also worked with Danfoss Heat Pumps UK on the heating system for another commercial premises, where we had been impressed by their high level of technical expertise.”
The AW05’s compact external unit has been installed at the rear of the building and the buffer tank is situated within the underground car park to avoid any loss of sales space. Both units are enclosed within safety cages. The sleek, modern appearance of the units and the fact that they operate at a very low noise level make this model ideal for a retail development where it is important to give a good impression to customers.
The AW05 is one of an exciting new range of commercial air and ground source heat pumps launched by Danfoss Heat Pumps UK recently to meet the needs of clients with a larger than average requirement for space and water heating, and cooling.
Kerry Dickinson, Commercial Projects Manager of Danfoss Heat Pumps UK, comments: “We have seen a huge level of interest in our new range of commercial heat pumps. As businesses seek new ways to reduce their carbon emissions, many commercial property owners are recognising that installing heat pump technology can help them to attract new clients.”
The AW05 is available with a heating capacity of 22kW – 105kW, and will operate even in the coldest winter weather, continuing to deliver a consistently comfortable indoor environment, via an integrated hydronic module, even when the outdoor temperature drops as low as -20C. The low height of the external unit at just 1330mm means it can be conveniently located outside most buildings, without causing sight restrictions.
The AW05 offers low noise levels as it is designed to minimise vibration in the compressors. The heat pump uses ozone-friendly refrigerants, as part of reducing environmental impact. The unit is also able to supply a continuous high temperature hot water supply up to 65oC.
The Sheffield retail unit has been constructed on the existing steel frame of a single storey 1970s building. The design included incorporating a high level of insulation and the installation of a mezzanine floor to allow for the creation of an underground car park.
The building is close to completion and shows an anticipated energy saving of 190,000kWh when compared to a gas boiler heating the space to the same temperature.
Danfoss Heat Pumps UK has extensive experience in the manufacture of heat pump systems for schools, community buildings, developers, local authorities, housing associations and self builders.
The company has a recommended network of approved installers throughout the UK, which it supports with system design, technical support and training. This enables it to offer customers in the light commercial sector an unbeatable value-proposition including top class products, backed up by excellence in customer service.
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Clinton Cards to close 350 stores
16 May 2012
Last updated at 17:57
Clinton Cards lost £3.7m in the six months to the end of January
Retailer Clinton Cards, which is in administration, is to close almost half its stores across the UK, leading to the loss of 2,800 jobs.
Adminstrators Zolfo Cooper said that it has “regrettably” decided to close about 350 stores of its total of 784.
The closures include all of its Birthdays-branded stores.
“In the course of this work it has become clear that the business is burdened with an untenable retail estate,” it said.
Clinton Cards was placed in administration on 9 May.
Founded in 1968, it was the UK’s biggest card retailer and before its collapse employed more than 8,000 staff.
In March, Clinton Cards reported a loss of £3.7m for the six months to the end of January and said the outlook for 2012 was worse than previously thought.
It had loans of £35m to banks, which were then sold on its supplier, American Greetings.
While the banks had waived certain conditions for the loans, American Greetings had pressed for repayments that Clinton Cards could not meet.
Clinton Cards has been restructuring its business to try to turn around its fortunes, including closing a number of Clintons and Birthdays-branded UK stores.
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Article source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18096654#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa