Energetix moves ahead with LPG boiler trial

GREEN energy group Energetix is to move forward to field trial stage with a LPG version of its Kingston domestic boiler.

The Cheshire-based company said it had received “unit verification” status from the British Standards Institution for its LPG model.

It  has been working with Calor Gas to develop an LPG variant and so far trials have shown that the LPG appliance operates as expected and is very similar in performance to the original Kingston microCHP Delta units which run on natural gas. 

 

The next stage in the development of a commercial LPG version of the Kingston boiler is to commence field trials in homes to assess the performance of the appliance in off-gas grid homes.

Initially four LPG units will be used in the field trial. Unit verification has been received for the first LPG unit with certification of the remaining units expected to be completed shortly. Installation of the trial units will then take place in time for the next heating season beginning in September.

 

Energetix said the LPG boiler will be able to generate a proportion of the household’s electricity needs in the home which could enable Calor Gas to have a real competitive advantage in the off grid energy supply market both in the UK and Europe.

 

Chief executive Adrian Hutchings, said: “Unit verification is an important step as we work with Calor Gas to commercialise an LPG version of the Kingston boiler. 

“With ever increasing fuel bills, strong demand for greener and cleaner energy, and increased regulatory support for microCHP products the prospects for our Kingston microCHP boiler are stronger than ever.”