CORE - Centre of Renewable Energy

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Building Sustainability

Wood Fuel

Worldwide, biomass is the fourth largest energy resource after coal, oil, and natural gas; estimated at about 14% of global primary energy. CORE uses the most sustainable source of biomass, locally grown wood fuel that is sourced via 'Strawsons Energy' from the Willow energy crops that surround the CORE building.

Solar Energy for Heating

The Solar Thermal system uses heat from the sun. Solar collectors are fitted to the roof at CORE. The solar panels use the collected heat to heat water. A hot water cylinder stores the hot water that is heated during the day and supplies it for use later.

Ground Source Heating

The ground source heat pumps use a buried ground loop which transfers heat from the ground into the building to provide space heating and pre-heat domestic hot water.

Rainwater Harvesting

The rainwater harvesting system reduce mains water consumption by around 80%, by collecting rainwater from the roof and using it for non-potable purposes such as toilet flushing, clothes washing, and the outside tap.

Natural Sustainability

Wind Energy

The wind turbines harness wind energy to rotate aerodynamic blades that turn a rotor, which generates electricity.

In the UK we have 40% of Europe's total wind energy, this enormous potential is only providing 0.5% of our electricity requirements to date. A wind turbine can neutralise its own carbon cost in the first year and pay for itself in less than half of their useful life.

Solar Energy

Solar electric or Photovoltaics (PV) is the application of solar cells for energy by converting sunlight directly into electricity. The PV system at CORE faces within 90 degrees of south to ensure the most productive output.

District Heating

District heating is a system for distributing heat generated in a centralized location for residential and commercial heating requirements such as space heating and water heating. The CORE building forms part of Manor Business Park that uses district heating from a central biomass boiler using koolfuel quality wood granules.

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