The Government's Committee on Climate Change (CCC) says that by 2025 all new housing needs to use low carbon heating systems. In this article we look at how Tansun has built on its 35 years' experience of making energy efficient heating to create a new product range that is designed to help kickstart this domestic heating revolution. 

The UK Government is committed to building around 1.5 million new homes by 2022 and there are major plans for new housing in every part of the UK. All new homes should be future-proofed for low-carbon heating, and by 2025 at the latest no new homes should be connecting to the gas grid.

A  recent document released by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) on the creation of low carbon and sustainable homes, stated that existing homes can help meet the challenges of climate change by switching to highly energy efficient appliances. The report went on to say that this was necessary step if the country wants to meet its target of a 15% reduction in the energy used for heating existing buildings by 2030.

Following the release of the report, Tansun has launched its new infrared heat panels to help transform the way people heat their homes and commercial buildings. Stylish, discrete and unobtrusive to blend into any environment, Tansun radiant panels are the ideal indoor heating solution for both commercial and domestic applications.

Challenging Targets Set for the UK Housing Sector

Domestic heating currently makes up around 63% of annual energy consumption in existing homes. The Climate Change document states that the 29 million existing homes across the UK must reduce their carbon and energy use and become resilient to a changing climate.

Making all new homes suitable for low-carbon heating at the earliest opportunity can save £1,500 - £5,500 per home compared to later having to retrofit low-carbon heat.

The UK Government has also recently launched a Grand Challenge Mission to halve energy use of new buildings by 2030, and to make sure that every new building is safe, high quality and much more efficient by using ‘clean’ heating.

The New Tansun Infrared Heat Panel Range

Tansun infrared heating panels are designed with a number of benefits;

• Highly efficient. Each panel uses advanced heating technology designed to be environmentally friendly and remarkably energy efficient, resulting in energy conversion rates of around 98%.
• Money saving. Developed to be highly energy efficient, the panels are cost effective and can save approximately 30-70% in heating costs.
• Comfortable. Tansun infrared panels produce heat that is similar to the sun and instead of warming the air like conventional heaters they heat the people and objects directly in their paths. The rays emitted are easily absorbed by the items and as cool surfaces heat up the panels raise the ambient temperature of the room.
• Robust. the Panels are water resistant rated IP55 which means they can be used in bathrooms.
• Reliable. The panels require no maintenance and come with a full five-year warranty.
• Flexible. Panels can be wall or ceiling mounted to save floor space. 

With the installation of timers and thermostats also recommended, the Tansun Digital Thermostat helps to control the radiant heating panels easily to maximise their potential and save energy and money. Temperature levels can be adjusted based on heating requirements to heat each individual room separately. Designed to a high standard, the Tansun Thermostat will ensure a cosy atmosphere wherever a heater is installed.

Tansun has implemented and maintains a proactive policy on environmental issues and has carried out a thorough examination of its activities and their impact on the environment. The company supports the need to ensure that the new homes planned across the UK are fit for purpose and with low emissions and are designed with a package of design improvements to adapt to the changing climate.