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GL and Sunsynk produce GridBuddy energy storage for the new-build industry As the UK prepares to be net zero by 2050, changes to building regulations, such as the Future Homes Standard (FHS), have already presented unprecedented challenges to the housebuilding industry. With the FHS coming into force as early as 2025, as suppliers of electric energy solutions, Worcester-based GL has been gearing up for this for the past few years.
GL partnered with Sunsynk, one of the world’s leading inverter manufacturers, to produce GridBuddy, an all-in-one box power storage solution. It will be available from November 2023.
battery storage and inverter solutions for all
GL continues to assist house builders and developers with the change, collaborating and hosting them at its E-home innovation centre to make it as seamless as possible.
new-build house types and sizes.
To find out more, visit: www.gl-e.uk
Many of its products have been developed to comply with the FHS, such as its ‘GridBuddy’
Air conditioning firm on the move to cool new home A thriving air conditioning and heat pump company has opened its doors on Skylon Park, Hereford Enterprise Zone, as it looks to develop its business which now operates across the UK. West Mercia Air Conditioning chose the dynamic business park at Rotherwas after working closely with the Zone team team, and landowners Herefordshire Council, on plans for a site which would accommodate the growing business. Ben Corner, managing director of West Mercia Air Conditioning, said: “We wanted to build a space which was suitable for our needs and the Enterprise Zone is a good investment for us. Skylon Park is a great business park to be part of, better access, better roads and a better business environment.
so if they want to come and visit, it’s great to show off not just our company but the thriving business landscape here.” West Mercia Air Conditioning joins a growing list of businesses to move onto Skylon Park, which is already home to 38 businesses. The park offers shovel-ready plots with all services and infrastructure in place, as well as ultrafast broadband across the park. “The new building is a more visitor-friendly. We do a lot of service and maintenance on really high-end apartments in London
For more information about Skylon Park and the Hereford Enterprise Zone, visit www.skylonpark.co.uk.
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