The Design Sequence: What Happens Before Plant is Sized
Sign Up for CPD This article is the second in a series on peak demand in electrified heating systems. The first – Peak Demand and the Shift to Storage-Led Design – made the case for storage-led energy centre design. This one goes further back: to the decisions that determine how much peak demand a storage […]
Peak Demand and the Shift to Storage-Led Design
Sign Up for CPD This article forms part of a series. The previous article is Why the industry is moving towards second generation heat pumps. The System Constraint eak energy demand is shaping the economics of heat electrification in the UK. As buildings transition away from gas to fully electric plantrooms, synchronised heating patterns risk […]
SAV | EnergiRaven x SERA at the Labour Annual Conference
Join us for our fringe event! Monday 29th of September, Secure Zone, SERA from 2-3pm.Power and Heat: How local ownership and community benefit must drive the clean energy transition. The energy mission offers jobs, fairness and prosperity. But communities must feel the benefits directly. From large-scale heat networks to local renewables, this panel will explore how community […]
Lars Fabricius Wins Heat Network Energy Champion Award at UKDEA Heat Networks Expo 2025
We are proud to announce that Lars Fabricius, Managing Director of SAV Systems, has been named the UKDEA Heat Network Energy Champion of the Year at the 2025 UKDEA Heat Networks Expo. This prestigious award recognises individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the heat network sector, demonstrating leadership, innovation, and a long-term commitment to […]
A Vision for Scotland’s Rural Communities
Scotland’s rural and coastal regions generate vast amounts of wind power, often producing more electricity than they can consume. Yet due to limited grid capacity and lack of storage, this clean energy is frequently curtailed, wasting both potential and public money. To address this, communities are turning to advanced thermal storage systems that make it […]
CIBSE Heat Network Symposium & Site Visit
https://youtu.be/fJFoL_vMvaY On Thursday 24 April, SAV brought together industry experts and local authorities in our office in Edinburgh for a powerful day of discussion, learning, and first-hand onsite experience, exploring how low-carbon heat can be delivered at scale and made accessible for communities across Scotland. A Look Behind the Scenes Before the symposium, Vattenfall kindly hosted […]
Can untapped energy sources future-proof Britain’s grid?
These often overlooked resources, such as waste incineration, industrial processes, surface water and geothermal reserves, represent a transformative opportunity to reduce the country’s reliance on fossil fuels while creating a resilient, future-proof energy infrastructure. But how can this goal be achieved? Regional heat utilities offer a tried and tested solution. Indeed, they are central to […]
Exciting Growth for RavenResidential
RavenResidential supports clients throughout an entire project lifecycle, including support during: Commissioning: Initial setup and testing. Verification & Handover: System performance validation. Performance-based Maintenance: Ongoing maintenance and optimisation. The platform’s primary focus on commissioning and verification ensures that heating interface units (HIUs) and tertiary systems perform optimally. Through system checks and validation, clients gain confidence […]
SAV Wins at the Learning Places Scotland Awards
SAV Systems is proud to have been recognised as Supplier of the Year at the Learning Places Scotland Conference. This award reflects the dedication and expertise that went into the Passivhaus Trust Paisley Grammar School project, showcasing our commitment to delivering sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that set new standards in education construction. This achievement was made possible […]
HIU Leasing: Easing into District Heating
To make it more attractive and easier for the consumers, the district heating company made it possible to choose a heat concierge scheme. This means that instead of paying a large lump sum, residents have their new district heating unit delivered, installed, and commissioned – paid through a monthly subscription. This leasing and subscription option […]
