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Module 25: Applying micro-hydro power generation

Sunlight and wind are seen as key providers of renewable energy, but what potential does naturally flowing water…

February 2011

Module 24: Part L 2010 – new buildings

The aim of achieving ‘zero carbon’ buildings in Britain is at the heart of the revisions to the…

January 2011

Module 23: Travelling into time with psychrometry

Designers can use computer modelling and weather data to calculate loads across operational periods. But there is also…

December 2010

Module 22: Lighting control technologies and strategies to cut energy…

Lighting is reponsible for the largest slice of energy consumption in offices. This CPD module looks at how…

November 2010

Module 21: Gas-absorption heat pumps

This CPD module introduces the application of gas absorption heat pumps for large residential (for example hostels and…

October 2010

Module 20: Renewable and efficient heating

Since heat pumps are now officially recognised by the UK government and European Union as renewable energy, they…

September 2010