Low carbon technology aims high at Pan Peninsula

The UK’s tallest residential building will make a high profile contribution to London Mayor Ken Livingston’s green capital, thanks to a state-of-the-art community heating scheme that includes a combined heat and power (CHP) system.

The CHP technology will enable the iconic Pan Peninsula development, next to London’s Canary Wharf to generate its own heat and electricity on site, helping to reduce energy bills and shrink its carbon footprint. The system will also enable the apartments to achieve a BRE EcoHomes rating of ‘Very Good’.

Compared to a conventional electricity grid supply and condensing boiler, the CHP system is expected to cut emissions by 207 tonnes per year – the equivalent of a 79 hectare forest, which is 11 times the total floor area of Pan Peninsula or the size of 110 Wembley stadium football pitches.
The CHP technology, manufactured by Manchester-based cogeneration specialist Ener-g Combined Power, is part of a mechanical and electrical installation programme being carried out by engineering company Haydon for Ballymore Properties.