Wednesday 18 August 2021

London hospital sends CO2 emissions to ER

Heat and power provider Vital Energi will work to develop an energy solution for Northwick Park Hospital that could bring an estimated £1.9 million of energy savings a year.

That follows a contract that has been awarded by the London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.

The project will include the conversion of the existing steam heating system to a Low Temperature Hot Water (LTHW) distribution infrastructure.

This will be supplied by a gas-fired combined heat and power unit, complete with LTHW boilers and solar PV.

The energy solution also involves the installation of water and air-sourced heat pumps and battery storage.

The technology is expected to create a smart grid that could support the local community.

Mark Trumper, Director of Estates and Facilities at the Trust, said: “The financial savings and the eradication of high-risk backlog maintenance cannot be underestimated at an NHS Trust, however, we are extremely proud to be part of a team that will save 2,500 tonnes of carbon every year in London."