INREB Faraday Partnership

1. INREB Faraday Partnership

2. INREB Faraday Partnership Faraday Partnership one of 24 in the UK. The only Partnership working in the area of the built environment. Launched in November 2001 with support from DTI and EPSRC. Partnership: Building Research Establishment De Montfort University Loughborough University University of Nottingham University of Ulster ADVANCE Automotive and Aerospace materials COMIT Communications and Mobile Information Technology CRYSTAL Green Technology for the Chemical and Allied Industry EPPIC Electronics and Photonics Packaging and Interconnection FIRST Innovative Remediation Science and Technology Food Processing Developing the underpinning Materials, equipment and Process knowledge applicable to food processing Genesis Farm Animal Genetics and Genomics High Power RF Industrial applications of high power radio frequency engineering Imaging Digital Imaging IMPACT Innovative Materials Development and Product Formulation by the application of Colloid Technology Industrial Mathematics and System Engineering Industrial Mathematics and System Engineering INREB Integration of new and renewable energy in buildings Insight High throughput technologies for new product and process development  Intersect Intelligent sensors for control technologies Medical Devices Medical Devices Mini-waste Novel Technologies and processes for the minimisation of industrial waste Packaging Practical Innovation for fast-moving consumer goods (fmcg) packaging, its manufacture and supply  Pinpoint Global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) applications Plastics The catalyst for innovation in the supply chain - automotive and aerospace PRIME Smart Products (products with inter-dependent mechanical and electronic parts) Pro-Bio Bio-catalytic processes for manufacturing PowdermatriX Rapid manufacturing through powder processes Smart Optics Smart Optics Technitex Technical textiles ADVANCE Automotive and Aerospace materials COMIT Communications and Mobile Information Technology CRYSTAL Green Technology for the Chemical and Allied Industry EPPIC Electronics and Photonics Packaging and Interconnection FIRST Innovative Remediation Science and Technology Food Processing Developing the underpinning Materials, equipment and Process knowledge applicable to food processing Genesis Farm Animal Genetics and Genomics High Power RF Industrial applications of high power radio frequency engineering Imaging Digital Imaging IMPACT Innovative Materials Development and Product Formulation by the application of Colloid Technology Industrial Mathematics and System Engineering Industrial Mathematics and System Engineering INREB Integration of new and renewable energy in buildings Insight High throughput technologies for new product and process development  Intersect Intelligent sensors for control technologies Medical Devices Medical Devices Mini-waste Novel Technologies and processes for the minimisation of industrial waste Packaging Practical Innovation for fast-moving consumer goods (fmcg) packaging, its manufacture and supply  Pinpoint Global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) applications Plastics The catalyst for innovation in the supply chain - automotive and aerospace PRIME Smart Products (products with inter-dependent mechanical and electronic parts) Pro-Bio Bio-catalytic processes for manufacturing PowdermatriX Rapid manufacturing through powder processes Smart Optics Smart Optics Technitex Technical textiles

3. INREB Core Activities Research Technology Transfer Knowledge Transfer Industry Contact Partnership Management & Administration Research - core research; applied collaborative projects (UK and European); company specific projects; consultancy Technology Transfer – technology road mapping; product development i.e. patenting and commercialisation; project support i.e. proposal writing and funding assistance Knowledge Transfer - demonstration; strategic briefing; CPD; PhD studentships; vocational training Industry Contact – presentations; technology forums; industry workshops; industry visits and meetings Partnership Management & Administration – regular Partners Meetings; Industrial Steering Committee; Faraday activities; Membership scheme; maintenance of ‘Knowledge Base’ We work with all stakeholders in the construction process including key-decision makers, clients, planners, architects, engineers, contractors, installers.Research - core research; applied collaborative projects (UK and European); company specific projects; consultancy Technology Transfer – technology road mapping; product development i.e. patenting and commercialisation; project support i.e. proposal writing and funding assistance Knowledge Transfer - demonstration; strategic briefing; CPD; PhD studentships; vocational training Industry Contact – presentations; technology forums; industry workshops; industry visits and meetings Partnership Management & Administration – regular Partners Meetings; Industrial Steering Committee; Faraday activities; Membership scheme; maintenance of ‘Knowledge Base’ We work with all stakeholders in the construction process including key-decision makers, clients, planners, architects, engineers, contractors, installers.

4. POLICY & PLANNING The planning system has an important role in helping to deliver the Governments targets and goals for renewable energy and climate change, which are key to achieving sustainable development, while protecting the countryside. A positive strategic approach to planning for renewable energy is essential. National policy for renewable energy is already part of the planning process through PPG22. Planning authorities must have regard to these documents when drawing up there development plans and in exercising their development control responsibilities. From this national guidance, most regions now have regional targets for renewable energy provisions. These set the framework for more a strategic land use planning approach at regional level., which in turn provide the framework for local authority development plans and decisions on individual energy projects. The issues for rural planning are different form those in urban areas as building densities are generally much lower and hence issues, particularly in relation to solar energy, are distinct. The remoteness of some rural settlements can also make them more attractive for utilising renewable energy sources due to the remoteness from mains service connections. However, the remoteness of rural sites can also cause problems in relation to the maintenance of new technologies. URBAN PLANNING - every development will have a different strategy related to the context of the site. In addition to energy efficient processes, the characteristics of the site will determine the potential for the development of renewable energy sources. A new development has the potential for a fully integrated system by installing it with all other infrastructure utilities. For example, a large scale development can benefit from economies of scale. BUILDING FABRIC Through our consultations with industry, we have identified a number of new and renewable energy technologies that are considered to be technologies and processes currently available. We should be encouraging the use of these technologies and ensuring that people are trained in the relevant sectors. We have also identified a number of technologies that are thought to be future areas in which we should be investing in R&D. These technologies are not necessarily new but are not widely used in the UK at the moment. The building envelope provides the opportunity for true integration of solar heat and power systems into buildings. It can also act as a climatic modifier allowing solar gain in winter and shading in summer to avoid over-heating. The potential for PV energy conversion is immense. The radiant energy from the sun on the earth’s surface is currently 10,000 times the present worldwide consumption! If every suitable roof in the UK was fitted with PV, we could exceed the current electricity demand! POLICY & PLANNING The planning system has an important role in helping to deliver the Governments targets and goals for renewable energy and climate change, which are key to achieving sustainable development, while protecting the countryside. A positive strategic approach to planning for renewable energy is essential. National policy for renewable energy is already part of the planning process through PPG22. Planning authorities must have regard to these documents when drawing up there development plans and in exercising their development control responsibilities. From this national guidance, most regions now have regional targets for renewable energy provisions. These set the framework for more a strategic land use planning approach at regional level., which in turn provide the framework for local authority development plans and decisions on individual energy projects. The issues for rural planning are different form those in urban areas as building densities are generally much lower and hence issues, particularly in relation to solar energy, are distinct. The remoteness of some rural settlements can also make them more attractive for utilising renewable energy sources due to the remoteness from mains service connections. However, the remoteness of rural sites can also cause problems in relation to the maintenance of new technologies. URBAN PLANNING - every development will have a different strategy related to the context of the site. In addition to energy efficient processes, the characteristics of the site will determine the potential for the development of renewable energy sources. A new development has the potential for a fully integrated system by installing it with all other infrastructure utilities. For example, a large scale development can benefit from economies of scale. BUILDING FABRIC Through our consultations with industry, we have identified a number of new and renewable energy technologies that are considered to be technologies and processes currently available. We should be encouraging the use of these technologies and ensuring that people are trained in the relevant sectors. We have also identified a number of technologies that are thought to be future areas in which we should be investing in R&D. These technologies are not necessarily new but are not widely used in the UK at the moment. The building envelope provides the opportunity for true integration of solar heat and power systems into buildings. It can also act as a climatic modifier allowing solar gain in winter and shading in summer to avoid over-heating. The potential for PV energy conversion is immense. The radiant energy from the sun on the earth’s surface is currently 10,000 times the present worldwide consumption! If every suitable roof in the UK was fitted with PV, we could exceed the current electricity demand!

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9. Possible area of focus: Housing Association stock Options for the use of renewable energy and advanced energy efficiency measures Opportunities Investigation of scope for conversion of estates to centralised heating – CHP/Biofuels Extent of solar access and thus for solar water heating and PV.

10. 60%+ CO2 emission reduction

11. Climate Change Levy Roof area Planning permission Thermal loads – heating, cooling Sharing / sale of services on retail parks