The mechanical and renewable division is at the heart of our business. TSG has been providing mechanical and renewable services for over 60 years. We design, install, commission, maintain and service a vast range of equipment in Private Housing, Social Housing and Commercial properties.
The projects which we deal with range from large Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems to single domestic heating installations. In all cases installations are carried out using TSG’s team of specialist engineers and electricians, co-ordinated by a highly qualified and experienced project manager or site manager.
Below are some of the services our Mechanical Division can provide:-
TSG strives to be at the forefront of new technologies, and have established strong relationships with the UK’s leading manufacturers of renewable energy systems.
Since 2010 we installed near 1500 Renewable Energy Installations local housing providers and the private sector. This has comprised of air source heat pumps, ground source, biomass, Mechanical Heat Recovery Ventilation, Solar PV and Solar Thermal in both retrofit and new build properties.
TSG has been partnering with Housing Associations, Local Authorities and Social Landlords to implement large scale renewable energy installation programs for many years. This experience allows us to offer a fully bespoke and tailored solution as we work closely with both our new and existing clients to meet each organisation’s individual requirements and goals.
We were one of the first companies to gain MCS accreditation in the UK, which has helped TSG build strong relationships with the UK’s leading manufacturers attaining partner statuses with several due to our high standards of workmanship and commitment to the market.
This allows us to offer extended warranties and to be able to fully design, install and commission renewable technologies in house.
For all updated information on Renewable Energy please visit the OFGEM website.
For any other funding schemes please visit the government website for full details.
Our Role
We provide an initial analysis of the existing housing stock in the form of a bespoke report and presentation detailing the following for each individual property: -
TSG understands the importance of resident engagement and support that needs to be provided when considering or implementing a Renewables program. We assist in the following ways:-
For all funding schemes and to see if you’re eligible please visit the Government website for full details.
Air Source Heat Pumps are a tried and tested renewable form of heating your home, capable of meeting 100% of your heating and hot water requirements.
Air Source Heat Pumps work in a similar way to your refrigerator but in reverse. They extract energy from the outside air and convert it into hot water which then heats up your property using either radiators or underfloor heating systems.
Air Source Heat Pumps can work in extremely low temperatures - even at -15°C.
Air Source Heat Pumps are a tried and tested renewable form of heating your home, capable of meeting 100% of your heating and hot water requirements.
Are you off gas-grid? Tired of paying over the odds for your electric heating, coal boiler, LPG or oil? Air Source Heat Pumps provide a viable cost and carbon saving to aid a cleaner environment.
We deal with all of the leading manufacturers of Air Source Heat Pumps in the UK, and we are a Business Solutions Partners with Mitsubishi Electric and also a Sustainable Home Expert with Daikin which allows us to offer an extended warranty on our installations.
TSG strives to be at the forefront of new technologies, with accreditations such as TrustMark, MCS, PAS2030/19 along with working to the standards of PAS2035. We have won several nationally recognised awards from the National Renewables Awards, and we were awarded the "Heat Efficient Installer of the Year" and "Air Source Installer of the Year" and are widely recognised as a market leading installer within the renewables sector. TSG have been asked to attend events at the Houses of Parliament and the House of Lords for our views on the Renewables sector.
Installing renewable energy systems into a single dwelling has the benefit of increasing energy efficiency, cutting fuel bills, reducing carbon emissions and protecting the environment. For housing associations, local authorities and social landlords, these benefits can be multiplied across the housing stock, to protect your tenants from the growing issue of fuel poverty, whilst lowering carbon emissions.
Renewable energy is that which is produced from natural resources, such as ground heat and solar light. It is possible to integrate renewable energy systems into the construction of new builds, or retro fit them into existing housing stock. Properties with renewable energy systems are able to generate a proportion of their heat and/or power from natural resources. This results in more affordable and comfortable properties for residents to live with the added benefit of reducing the risk of fuel poverty that is associated with a reliance on traditional off-gas grid solutions such as Oil, LPG and Direct Electric Heating systems.
Ground Source Heat Pumps capture heat in the ground. This heat can then be used to heat radiators, underfloor or warm air heating systems and hot water in your home. A ground source heat pump circulates a mixture of water and glycol around a loop of pipe - called a ground loop - this can either be a horizontal loop or if space is tight a vertical borehole. Even in winter months, the temperature below the ground remains warm, so this is a reliable source of heat.
Solar Panels convert sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic cells. They can operate even on a cloudy day, although they are at their most effective in bright daylight. It is important to position them where light is at optimum levels and not being blocked by trees or other buildings to ensure they are able to perform effectively.
Solar water heating systems use solar panels, called collectors, fitted to the roof. These collect heat from the sun and use it to heat up water which is stored in a hot water cylinder. There are two types of solar water heating panels: - Evacuated tubes - Flat plate collectors, which can be fixed on the roof tiles or integrated into the roof.
Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) is a whole house ventilation system that both supplies and extracts air throughout a property. It offers a balanced low energy ventilation solution for new dwellings and re-uses up to 95% of the heat that would have otherwise have been lost.
PAS 2035 is an overarching framework for preparing plans for domestic retrofit projects in the UK. Any retrofit designs that emerge from its specifications must be installed in accordance with the requirements outlined in PAS 2030.
PAS 2030 is a certification which businesses can achieve to demonstrate the compliance of their installations. Unlike PAS 2030, PAS 2035 is not a certification; it is a standard that sets out the specifications which compliant retrofitting must meet. Both PAS documents are to be taken as a whole and closely relate to each other.
They are a strong partner and their collaborative approach has been to their credit, they work with you not just for you!
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