October 17, 2024 Conservation, Pellet Boilers
The National Trust Upgrades Sutton Hoo to Biomass Heating
The National Trust knows that preserving ancient heritage doesn’t mean choosing between relying on outdated ways of operating and sacrificing the historic character of its properties. This biomass energy case study shows how renewable energy in Suffolk is possible. We review how biomass as a reliable, cost-effective alternative to LPG for historic sites.
The beautiful East of England, from its beautiful broads to its ancient market towns, is a destination loved as much by locals as it is by visitors. It’s a region that’s teeming with history. It is surprising that it’s the backdrop for a cutting-edge biomass energy case study?
Not quite. In fact, it’s just the place for it. Keep reading to see how modern biomass alternatives to LPG, gas and other conventional heating systems provide effective heating for historic sites, all whilst preserving their rich character.
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Biomass: Suffolk and Norfolk’s historic sites need an alternative to LPG heating.
The National Trust’s Sutton Hoo Site is one of England’s most important – and picturesque – historical sites. The Trust itself considers it to be an Anglo-Saxon “Valley of the Kings”.
Today, aside from its imposing burial mounds and wild woodlands, the site consists of a listed museum and three holiday cottages for its members.
Innasol is no stranger to providing alternative heating to gas boilers in listed buildings. As far as alternatives to LPG heating go, biomass fits the bill exactly: it provides increased efficiency and reliability for the client, whilst tailor-made housing for the boilers helps to preserve the historic character and charm of these sites. This is just what the National Trust wanted to achieve when they contacted us.
Here’s how we brought a biomass alternative to LPG heating to life at Sutton Hoo
If it has anything to do with renewable energy in Suffolk, our partners at East Green Energy are experienced in installing biomass boilers and other alternatives to LPG.
Whilst some of our installation projects require purpose-built housing for the biomass boilers that keeps in character with the historic site, we found a perfectly suited space in the form of a listed outbuilding.
Nevertheless, we knew that the boiler’s flue would stick out – so, we disguised it as a chimney.
Case study on Biomass Energy: is this alternative to LPG heating practical? Here’s the results.
We’re familiar with the demands placed on heritage organisations like the National Trust to preserve history, transition to renewable energy, and keep within budget, so as to provide value for their members.
That’s why biomass (in Suffolk and beyond) can rise to the challenges placed on the site’s managers. As a result of this renewable heating system, Sutton Hoo has seen it save 250,000kWhs of LPG every year: that’s an extraordinary reduction in CO2 emissions.
Biomass Energy Case Study at Sutton Hoo – Fact Sheet
Biomass Boiler Installers, (Norfolk & Suffolk Area): East Green Energy
Boiler Type: ETA Hack 200kW Biomass Boiler
Fuel Type: Wood pellets
Payback Time: 6 to 8 years
We’re proud to have helped the National Trust “get off oil” and move a step towards energy independence. If you’re in charge of a historic place, we know how to help people in your situation meet the unique energy demands of your site.
To book your free, no-obligation biomass boiler survey, contact us today.
