How the Energy Service helped Ysgol Brynhyfryd install low carbon heating and improve energy efficiency.
Summary
Ysgol Brynhyfryd, a bilingual secondary school in North Wales, replaced its gas heating system with renewable air source heat pumps and installed solar PV to improve energy efficiency. The project was completed over the Easter holidays 2024 with minimal disruption.
Our support
Technical guidance on low carbon heating, funding application support, and coordination with Denbighshire County Council.
Technology solution
- Two 40 kW Mitsubishi Electric CAHV air source heat pumps.
- 800-litre buffer tank and associated pumps.
- Acoustic enclosures for heat pumps.
- Retained underfloor heating system.
- 145 kW solar PV array across the school roof.
- LED lighting upgrades.
Investment
- Heating system was 90% funded by Welsh Government’s Low Carbon Heat Capital Grant; 10% by Denbighshire County Council.
Impact
- £17,000 to £19,000 projected annual savings.
- Approximately 28 tCO₂e annual reduction; 1,500 tCO₂e over system lifetime.
- Enhanced energy efficiency and reduced reliance on fossil fuels.
