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Venture Lighting Applied Energy Technologies VLED Filament Lamps Rayport-B Lighting up energy efficiency Bifacial solar system Venture Lighting Europe has launched its first range of VLED Filament Lamps for domestic and commercial markets. As the trend for classic filament lamps in bars, restaurants, hotels and homes following an industrial or vintage theme returns, Venture has created a highly efficient, low-energy alternative Applied Energy Technologies (AET), one of the top 10 solar racking companies in the US, has expanded its ECO range with its Rayport-B ECO Prism Ballast System for Prism Solar Technologies Bifacial Solar Panels. Prism’s bifacial glass modules generate more energy per watt by utilising the light reflected from a white or reflective commercial rooftop surface. AET has a history of innovation and was selected by Prism to custom design a racking solution for this product line. to the classic lamp using the latest highperformance LED technology. Designed as a direct replacement for halogen or incandescent lamps, the stylish VLED Filament Lamps are A+ rated and can help owners save up to 90 percent in energy and significantly cut carbon emissions. These latest additions to Venture’s growing range of VLED lighting solutions can be selected in a range of traditional or alternative styles and a choice of outputs to suit any application. The VLED Filament Lamp is available as a GLS, candle, golf ball, globe or squirrel bulb, all offering a 300° multi-directional beam angle for a wide distribution of light. The LED technology means the lamps reach the correct level of lighting instantly to avoid lengthy ‘warm up’ times. Schiedel Chimney Systems Maincor Overboard Easy Overboard Maincor has introduced Overboard for retrofit underfloor heating applications. Ideal for projects such as extensions, kitchen refurbishments or upgrading domestic heating systems, it is quick to install, offering an energy efficient solution and a comfortable internal environment for building occupiers. The underfloor heating pipes are laid within the 18mm thick pre-routed Overboard panels, giving a low-profile solution that lends itself to situations where minimal floor height adjustments are desired. Overboard is installed directly over existing floor surfaces without the need to disturb floorboards. The system is a dry alternative to wet screed systems, cutting down time on site and benefiting the build programme. The result is a system that is quick to install with minimised disruption to occupiers. Ignis Protect Safe flue for timber-frame buildings Schiedel Chimney Systems’ new flue system for timber framed buildings, Ignis Protect, has been installed for the first time in an eco-home in Leicestershire, enabling the luxury building to enjoy a wood-burning stove, safely and efficiently. Single wall flue penetrations through a timber frame are always a concern, but Ignis Protect is CE approved and can be used in both interior and exterior timberframe walls, available in both 90° and 45° versions, up to the temperature class T600. www.renewableenergyinstaller.co.uk | 15