A Zero-Carbon Way.

Now you can enjoy all the wonders of Farnham from the comfort of one of the most environmentally friendly homes in town.

Gone is yesterday’s gas supply. It’s replaced with a future-focused partnership with Octopus Energy, who supply renewable electricity from the grid to complement our onsite renewable technologies.

Combine this with intelligent energy and heating systems throughout the apartment and you’ll have the power to manage your sustainable energy consumption like never before.

We want our residents to be part of the electrical revolution; on average, across The Courtyard, each apartment will be contributing to a 534kg reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, equating to over 6000 trees being planted per annum. We are quite proud of that!

Every apartment boasts four innovative energy-saving technologies:

  • Photovoltaic Solar Panels

  • Allume Energy Solshare

  • Sunamp Thermino Thermal Battery

  • Graphene-nano technology heated ceilings

How it works - Solar

We've maximised the potential of The Courtyard’s rooftop by installing photovoltaic solar panels. However, unlike traditional setups where excess energy is sent back to the grid, we've integrated Solshare to bring you something totally new.

Instead of each apartment needing its own solar system, Solshare connects multiple apartments to one solar setup. This means everyone in The Courtyard gets to enjoy the perks of solar power without the hassle or cost of individual installations.

Solshare divides the solar energy fairly among all the apartments each month. And thanks to its smart sharing tech, you’ll be using up to 95% of the solar power generated, way more than the 30% used with traditional setups. That translates to a 50% saving on your hot water electricity bills.

Solshare directs solar electricity to the Sunamp Thermino Heat Battery, charging this as a priority before utilising excess electricity elsewhere within your property. This is the most efficient use of solar as it stores your energy for when you need hot water.

Going solar is one of the easiest ways to shrink your carbon footprint, boost your property's value, and even enjoy higher rental prices.

How it works - Hot water

The Sunamp Thermino is your thermal heat battery and acts as a modern, efficient and zero emissions way to deliver hot water. Unlike traditional hot water cylinders, this device works seamlessly with the solar power from your Solshare system, storing excess energy for later use instead of sending it back to the grid. However, importantly, it can also tap into grid electricity when needed, ensuring you are never left without instant hot water.

The secret to the Sunamp thermal battery efficiency is a material called Plentigrade. This phase change material can efficiently heat your water without the hefty energy bills. It’s cutting-edge technology offers a whole new approach to energy usage.

You can also say goodbye to yearly maintenance fees because unlike gas boilers or heat pumps, it requires no ongoing upkeep. And there’s also no need to schedule gas safety tests or cylinder checks. It also comes with a 10-year warranty.

The benefits of a Sunamp Thermino:

  • Energy Efficiency Rating Class A+

  • Zero emissions

  • Charges using solar PV from the rooftop

  • There are no yearly maintenance fees, unlike gas boilers and heat pumps

  • No longer any need for annual gas safety tests and certification, nor cylinder safety checks - saving further money

  • Saves space – typically 4 times smaller than an equivalent size hot water cylinder

  • Lower running costs than a gas boiler and the electric hot water cylinder equivalent

  • Stores surplus energy from solar PV that would otherwise be sent back to the grid

  • 10 year warranty on all Sunamp Thermino’s

How it works - Heating

Your new home comes with cutting-edge graphene-nano technology wallpaper to heat the apartment. This innovative, invisible wallpaper is seamlessly integrated into the ceiling. And because it eliminates the need for traditional radiators, it keeps your home looking ultra-modern.

Unlike traditional radiators, which heat the air, this smart wallpaper emits radiant heat that directly warms up the walls, floor and ceiling of your apartment, heating what is known as the 'thermal mass' of a building. Once warmed, the heat is retained in the fabric of the building for longer periods and released back into the room gradually, reducing the need for constant heating, which makes it highly efficient and hugely energy-saving.

But it's not just about efficiency. This heating tech also promotes a healthier living environment by reducing issues like condensation, mold, and dust circulation which is the biggest contributor of asthma sufferers during winter months.

Think of it as bringing the natural warmth of the sun indoors, without the drafts or uneven temperatures.

The benefits of radiant heating:

  • Space saving with no radiators

  • Operates at 18 degrees compared to 21 degrees, equivalent to a gas heating system.

  • No moving parts and no annual services required, unlike gas and electric boilers.

  • No risks of leaks from wet water system pipework

  • 15-year warranty

  • Zero emissions

  • Excess solar used to power the wallpaper

  • Connected to the grid for uninterrupted heating