This project is a feasibility study for a webGIS for assessing the suitability of various renewable energy technologies at a given geographical location. The project is a partnership between Land Quality Management Ltd, British Geological Survey, University of Nottingham, Nottingham Energy Services and Positive Homes. The project will produce an interactive web-based decision support tool that automatically integrates a range of above and below ground data sources (e.g. geology, soil and wind speed). The feasibility study will also refine the business model of the project in order move it forward to industrial research and development and commercialisation. The product will enable end-users to decide which renewable energy technologies might be suitable for a particular site, including underused brownfields. Key benefits of the project will include a new webGIS prototype ready for further research and development, improvements to the uptake of renewable energy technologies, potential reductions in carbon dioxide emissions and improved business competitiveness for the partners involved.

This project focuses on increasing the energy efficiency of existing uninsulated UK homes constructed with solid walls (without cavity), which are over 7 million homes according to the UK Government statistics (2012), helping to reduce the effects of fuel poverty, improve inhabitants’ comfort and reduce the impact of rising energy costs. The overall aim of this project is to present the market with the factory produced EnvirUP external wall insulation, an innovative, practical, efficient and affordable solid wall external insulation solution for retrofit projects. The system is composed of a composite panel, produced in highly accurate extrusion made up of 100% recycled uPVC, filled with insulation and finished in a range of textures and colours. The EnvirUP system is unique compared to currently available systems, as it has a reduced cost, flexibility for final appearance, and ability to be fitted in all weathers. It also requires a lower level of installation skills than current systems, and may be fitted in most homes with solid walls.The project will research the performance and installation methods required to scale up the adoption of the product.