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1 Ian Fells report, University of Newcastle, September 2008

Energy security is now up there with the climate change debate.

Some energy analysts1 have even suggested that securing the country’s

supply of energy is more important than tackling climate change,

because, they have warned, the UK’s economy could be wrecked if

there is no action to plug the energy shortfall predicted for the next

decade. This echoes the stark realities of escalating costs outlined in

the Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change, published in

October 2006, not to mention the human cost as extremes of weather

continue to take their toll. But whether our main drivers are the

economy or the environment, what is clear is that strong and definitive

action needs to be taken to improve the current situation.

The good news is that solutions are already available. All that is

needed is a clear long term strategy and sound investment in our

building stock and infrastructure, so that we can fully utilise the

technology and make a real difference.

The Trias Energetica model provides a logical approach to tackling

the key issues of energy security and climate change by promoting

three steps towards sustainable energy production: reduce use;

use renewables; be efficient with the remaining resources.

Castle College Technology Centre, Nottingham. Photograph courtesy of Redshift Photography

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Step Two – Renewable EnergyThe development of sources of renewable energy is a crucial part

of the strategy to cut carbon emissions, but for these to work

they also have to be economically viable. As the technology evolves

and becomes more widespread the economies will improve.

However, it is initiatives such as the feed-in tariff which present

massive opportunities to move renewable energy out of the niche

and into the mainstream market in readiness to meet the target for

zero carbon buildings in 2016.

One of the key aspects for the success of integrating sources of

renewable energy into our construction programmes will be the ease

with which they can be incorporated into building design. Kingspan

Insulated Panels has a number of solutions which meet this criterion,

starting with the building envelope itself.

Step One – Energy Efficient BuildingsThe first step is clearly to reduce energy demand, and one of the

simplest ways to do this for both new build and refurbishment projects

is to use insulated panel systems, which offer high thermal

performance and low air leakage.

Over the past 30 years insulated panels have evolved as a particularly

thermal efficient and economic method of constructing the roofs and

walls of buildings, and have been extensively used in refurbishment as

they are ideal for re-cladding walls and roofs. Insulated panels offer the

best long term insulation performance for lowest thickness and weight

and can transform the energy efficiency of a building to current

standards with immediate payback on investment.

The reason they are so effective is that high performance insulation is

an integral part of the panel system, so excellent U-values are

guaranteed. For example, many older buildings have U-values of

0.6 W/m².K or worse, so over-cladding with an insulated panel system

that provides a U-value of 0.25 W/m².K, will offer a huge energy

saving, and rapid payback on investment, as well as improving the

aesthetics of the building and providing a more economic and

environmentally sound solution than demolition.

Research commissioned by Kingspan shows that upgrading all of the

UK’s public sector non-domestic buildings to meet level C of the

Display Energy Certificate (EPC) rating would deliver £10.42bn of

energy cost savings between 2010 and 2022.

Air tightness also has a significant impact on energy efficiency –

heat can escape with air, so the more air leaking out of a building,

the more heat goes with it. Insulated panels can achieve a rate of at

least 5m³/hr/m², with some projects having tested at rates below

2m³/hr/m², markedly improving energy efficiency and well below

what is currently required by the building regulations for either

refurbishment or new build.

A combination of Kingspan’s KS1000 TS Tile Support System and the

KS1000 ZIP Kingzip Standing Seam were used during the building of a

£65m Oncology and Haematology Unit at Castle Hill Hospital, Hull.

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Simple Renewable Energy Solutions 1 – EnergiPanel

Kingspan EnergiPanel is an innovative insulated solar air heating

system designed for roof and wall applications as a supplement to

the main heating system. The system comprises a modified version

of a standard Kingspan KS1000 FC Five Crown Box Profile panel.

Profiled hollows beneath the crowns allow air movement up through

the panel and the air is warmed by the simple process of using the

outer steel skin as a solar energy absorber. The darker the external

colour of the panel the greater the solar absorption.

The rate of airflow up through the panel is determined by the

temperature of incoming air. Temperature sensors constantly monitor

the external air temperature and varies the fan speed to ensure the

supply air temperature is above the required internal temperature of

the building. The regular circulation of warm fresh air drawn into the

building improves the overall quality of indoor air, making the working

environment healthier and more comfortable.

The system offers a low cost and reliable renewable energy source

which can provide a rapid payback on investment and can help to

deliver up to 3 credits in BREEAM 2008 assessments. Kingspan’s

large scale test facilities have shown that heating costs can be

reduced by as much as 20%, offering the potential to significantly

reduce a building’s carbon emission rate. The introduction of a

renewable source of energy into the building composition can also

increase the chances of achieving planning permission where Merton

pro-renewables planning policies are being implemented.

Because it is a single component system, Kingspan EnergiPanel

allows fast track construction, and with there being no additional steel;

solar absorber plate, supporting framework or additional fixings

involved, the overall carbon footprint associated with the installation is

minimised. It integrates seamlessly with other panel systems from the

Kingspan range, and is available in a range of colours. It uses

Kingspan’s existing high quality insulated panel technology coupled

together with a tested and proven solar air heating capability.

The EnergiPanel Solar Air Heating System has the flexibility of either

being integrated with the existing HVAC system or being utilised in a

standalone heating capacity. It is also available with the Kingspan Total

Guarantee, offering thermal and structural performance.

Free support from Kingspan envirocare® Technical Services can

ensure the most efficient building design. To obtain computer modelled

indicative data for your building please contact the Kingspan

envirocare® Technical Services team on (UK) 0800 587 0090 or

(Ireland) +353 (0) 42 9898529.

Case Study: Kingspan provides the Energi for Asda

Asda’s new £42 million ‘eco-depot’ at Sutton Courtenay, Didcot, was

designed by Architects Chetwoods and serves 33 stores across the

South of England. The new ‘eco-depot’ has replaced the former

distribution centre three miles away, providing an extra 250,000 sq ft

of space, making a total development of 424,000 sq ft, as well as a

whole host of energy saving technologies, including Kingspan

EnergiPanel, the only insulated panel able to generate renewable

energy in the form of solar air heating.

Nigel Hupfield of Chetwoods said “Kingspan EnergiPanel acted as a

cost-effective solution which helped to answer the sustainability

objectives of our client. The panels have the potential to cut running

costs and carbon emissions which is something that we will be

monitoring, and these advantages are enhanced by the competitive

pricing of the panels.”

The Kingspan EnergiPanel in Merlin Grey integrated easily with the

rest of the wall cladding of the depot which comprised Kingspan’s

KS1000 RW Trapezoidal System in Goosewing Grey, Merlin Grey

and Sapphire Blue. All of the panels were supplied in Kingspan’s

XL Forté™ colour range.

Asda, Sutton Courtenay, Didcot

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and solar PV provider. Kingspan offers a full project analysis /

viability, design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and

handover service and the systems are optimised and value-engineered

for rapid installation, providing maximised investment return and

‘feed-in tariff’ income.

Once installed the systems are virtually maintenance free, and

most importantly they are available with the comprehensive

Kingspan Total Guarantee.

The first Kingspan PowerPanel System project has recently been

commissioned by Sustainable Energy Systems for their new training

facility at Brook House, Great Eccleston. The installation was

completed by the 1st April 2010.

Research by Kingspan indicates that Government support for Building

Integrated Photovoltaic’s (solar panels integrated into building

materials) could deliver 6.4m tonnes of carbon savings by 2025.

Step 3 – Be EfficientThe remaining step is to be efficient with our remaining resources –

where fossil fuels have to make up the shortfall in energy supply this

should be done as cleanly and as sparingly as possible. The first and

most significant effort towards this will have already been made if we

have ensured that our buildings and appliances are constructed to

maximum efficiency; but even more important is the need to continue

educating people to safeguard our resources, to think about energy

security and to be environment savvy.

Simple Renewable Energy Solutions 2 –

PowerPanel Systems

Photovoltaic (PV) Modules generate clean, inflation proof electricity,

reduce energy costs and can generate electricity to be fed into the

national grid, thereby allowing the building owner to benefit from

the feed-in tariff system. Even if the sky is overcast, PV are still

proven to produce electricity.

Every kW produced has zero carbon emissions, which significantly

reduces the carbon footprint. It reduces dependency on fossil or

nuclear fuels and helps to meet corporate social responsibility needs.

Such an investment could increase the saleable / rentable value of the

building and would enhance Energy Performance and Display Energy

Certificate ratings.

Kingspan design, manufacture and supply approximately 20 million m2

of insulated roof, wall and façade panels per annum, and work in close

conjunction with leading building investors, owners, developers,

designers and construction teams for the property market.

This capability has enabled us to introduce a range of fully

integrated solar photovoltaic solutions for roofs, walls and façades,

from a single, trusted provider, eliminating multi-sourcing, installation

and building envelope integration risks.

Kingspan PowerPanel Systems consist of three different product

offerings, including polycrystalline silicon modules for roofs and walls

and a thin film solar laminate for roofs. The advantages of these

systems are that there is a single-source integrated roof, wall, façade

Kingspan Optimo and KS1000 ZIP Kingzip Standing Seam werespecified to help meet required standards and strict regulationsduring the building of St Thomas Primary School in Swansea.

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The only complete system to offer a

comprehensive 25 year Guarantee.

• Roof PowerPanel Module – Specific

Kingspan insulated panels with crystalline

module fixed directly to the crowns.

• Roof PowerPanel Laminate – A range of

insulated roof panels manufactured with a thin film laminate adhered

directly to the surface.

• Wall PowerPanel Module – A crystalline module fully integrated with

the façade of the building

Kingspan PowerPanel SystemsBenefits• Single-source integrated roof, wall, façade and solar PV provider.

• PV modules are MCS certified and installed by MCS

approved contractors.

• Optimised, value-engineered systems for rapid installation.

• Project analysis / viability, design, supply, installation, testing,

commissioning and handover service.

• Maximised annual rate of return of 8 – 12% on the initial investment.

• Integrates with all Kingspan roof and wall products for

design flexibility.

• Systems are maintenance free.

• The only feasible renewable technology that guarantees onsite

electricity in an urban environment.

• Available with the Kingspan Total Guarantee.

Photovoltaic (PV) Modules• Generates clean, inflation proof electricity – reduces energy costs.

• Increases saleable / rentable value of the building.

• Meets corporate social responsibility needs.

• PV generated electricity eradicates the carbon contribution.

• Not dependent on fossil or nuclear fuels.

• Installed PV Systems produce zero CO2 emissions.

• Even if the sky is overcast, PV is still proven to produce electricity.

Image courtesy of Romag Ltd

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CellModule

Series String

PV Array in Series Panel

How PV WorksOverview

A Photovoltaic Cell (PV) is a semi-conductor device which converts

solar energy into electricity.

There are two main types of PV Cell Technology:

• Crystalline PV - Monocrystalline or Polycrystalline

• Thin film PV – amorphous Silicon, CIGS, CDTE, Dye Sensitised

or Organic

Modules, Strings & Arrays

• Multiple PV Cells are interconnected and encapsulated to

produce a PV Module.

• Modules are connected in series to form a string,

(Series connections increase system voltage).

• A PV array is made up of modules connected in series and parallel,

(Parallel connections increase the current in the system).

Inverters

An inverter is used to convert the generated DC electricity from the PV

array to alternating current for use on site or for exporting to the grid.

• Stand alone inverters are used for off grid systems.

• Grid tie inverters are used when the installation is connected to a

utility supply. The grid tie inverter also synchronises the PV

generator with the grid.

Orientation, Pitch and Shading

For optimal performance of the photovoltaic array it should face

between south-east and south-west, at an elevation of about 30-40°.

However, in the UK even flat roofs receive 90% of the energy of an

optimum pitched system – see AC Output table below.

It is important to ensure that your PV system will not be shaded during

the day. Avoid placing the array where there will be significant shading

from surrounding buildings or trees, since this will decrease the output

from the system.

Although generally installed on a roof, PV systems can be installed

on any south facing elevation it can also be used for solar shading or

as a rain screen on a building wall – this is particularly suitable for

prestige buildings.

AC Outputs in kWh/KWp

Effect of Orientation and Pitch on Array Performance (% of Ideal)

Planning

The majority of buildings will not require planning permission for the

installation of PV systems. If however the building is in a conservation

area or is a listed building you may need to apply for full planning

permission. Kingspan recommend checking with your local council to

ascertain the planning requirement for your specific project / building.

Vert 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 HorizEast 58 65 70 76 80 84 86 88 90 90SE 69 77 84 89 93 96 96 96 94 90South 71 80 87 93 97 100 100 98 96 90SW 67 75 82 87 92 95 96 96 94 90West 56 63 69 74 78 82 86 87 89 90

< 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 1250 1300

< 638 675 713 750 788 825 863 900 938 975

Yearly electricity generated by 1kWpeak with performance ratio 0.75 (kWh/kWpeak).

Solar Irradiance

Average annual solar radiation

(kWh/m²/day) for Great Britain

and Ireland.

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Feed-In TariffsThe feed-in tariff (FITs) system is a government legislation, designed as

an incentive for domestic and non-domestic property owners to move

away from conventional fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has confirmed

that a feed-in tariff for solar installations up to 5 MW will be introduced

from 1st April this year in the UK, with a minimum lifetime of 25 years.

The feed-in tariff, which will be known as the ‘clean energy cash-back

scheme’, rewards households and businesses with a payment for

every kWh of electricity generated by a photovoltaic installation.

The incentive for solar PV is banded dependent on the size of the

system, whether it is retro-fit or new build and if it is building

integrated or standalone.

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Examples of Revenue That Can Be Generated

In addition to the tariff for generation, where electricity is exported

back to the Grid users will receive a further payment of 3p per kWh.

The UK government is committed to reducing its carbon emissions

through the adoption of renewable energy sources, particularly in

regards to the generation of power in order to combat climate change.

The Energy Act of November 2008 sets out a series of provisions in

order to help the government meet its targets.

The FITs will incentivise and attract renewable investors, making solar

PV an increasingly cost effective energy providing solution.

The proposed UK tariff levels for photovoltaics (PV) are shown in the

table below. Tariffs will apply for 25 years.

Approx Array Size: 80m2

PV System Size: 10kWp

Estimated Annual Revenue:

• 50% Usage on Site 50% Exported to Grid: £3,536 p.a.

• 100% Usuage on Site: £3,748.50 p.a.

Commercial BuildingApprox Array Size: 800m2

PV System Size: 100kWp

Estimated Annual Revenue:

• 50% Usage on Site 50% Exported to Grid: £31,365 p.a.

• 100% Usuage on Site: £33,490 p.a.

Distribution CentreApprox Array Size: 40000m2

PV System Size: 5MWp

Estimated Annual Revenue:

• 50% Usage on Site 50% Exported to Grid: £1,479,000 p.a.

• 100% Usuage on Site: £1,572,500 p.a.

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Assumptions: Location is London. Orientation is South. Tilt 35˚. Solar irradiance 850kWh/m2/yr. Calculations assume £0.03 export tariff and cost of electricity at £0.08 per kW/h.

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Product Range

Roof PowerPanel ModuleKingspan Roof PowerPanel Module consists of specific Kingspan

insulated roof panels with a frame mounted module. It is suitable for

pitched roof applications on new build or refurbishment projects.

Benefits

• Complete roof and PV system with the Kingspan 25 year total

system guarantee.

• Structurally designed specifically to facilitate installation onto

specific Kingspan insulated panels.

• Integrated bypass diodes to minimise shading effects.

• Available in approx 125 to 145Wp output per m2 installed

(depending on power rating of module).

• Quick and easy site connection using ‘push together’ connectors.

Kingspan Roof PowerPanel Modules

can be mounted on:

• KS1000 RW Trapezoidal

• Kingspan Lo-Pitch

• Kingspan Kingzip – KS500 / KS1000

• Kingspan Topdek

• Kingspan Topspan

Benefits

• Quick to connect, lightweight and flexible, so they can be

integrated into most roof structures.

• Available in two lengths, 2849mm and 5486mm.

• Limited power output warranty: 92% at 10 years,

84% at 20 years, 80% at 25 years (of minimum power).

• Integrated bypass diodes to minimise shading effects.

Kingspan Roof PowerPanel Modules

can be mounted on:

• Kingspan Lo-Pitch

• Kingspan Kingzip – KS500 / KS1000

• Kingspan Topdek

• Kingspan Topspan

Roof PowerPanel Laminate The Kingspan Roof Laminate systems are a range of insulated roof

panels manufactured with a thin film solar laminate adhered directly to

the surface of the panel to create a singular photovoltaic roof panel.

The systems offer the possibility to install modules over large roof

areas. They are lightweight and flexible, so they can be integrated into

most roof structures, while maintaining the main goal… generate

optimal energy output.

They offer long term high performance, roof integration and

environment friendliness at a competitive price.

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Wall PowerPanel ModuleKingspan Wall PowerPanel Module consists of a PV module, fully

integrated with the building’s facade. It is suitable for most wall

applications on new build or refurbishment projects. Kingspan Wall

PowerPanel Module has 21 enhanced efficiency crystalline silicon cells

in series, with 75 to 80 watts of nominal maximum power.

Benefits

• Fully integrates with Kingspan’s insulated wall & façade systems.

• Integrated bypass diodes to minimise shading effects.

• Structurally bonded aluminium fixing straps for easy installation onto

façade structures.

• Available in 100 to 115 Watts per m2.

• Light aluminium frame for ease of installation, available in

silver or black.

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