Case Studies
Case Study: TyKama House, Kidwelly
Project Brief
| Location | Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK |
|---|---|
| Developer / Client | Passivehouse, Solutions Ltd. |
| Building Type | Detached residential dwelling |
| Use | Owner occupied |
| Number of dwelling units | 1 |
| Living space | 290m2 |
| Approved Installer (solar thermal only) | Frontier Building Control |
Site Conditions
| Nearest Location for weather data | Cardiff |
|---|---|
| Average daily solar radiation | 2.86kWh/m2/(d) |
| Annual average temperature | 9.45ºC |
| Annual average wind speed | 6.7m/s |
Building Requirements
| Annual Heat Load | 13.6kWh/m²/(a) |
|---|---|
| Annual Electrical Load | 38kWh/m²/(a) |
| Desired load temperature | 21ºC |
Renewable Technologies
| Type 1 | Solar Thermal |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sonnenkraft |
| Model | Combi plus |
| Area of collector | 2.5m² |
| Gross area of collector | 15m² |
| No. of collectors | 6 |
| Heat exchange medium | Water |
| Capacity lts. | 1000lts |
| Type 2 | Heat Recovery Ventilation |
| Manufacturer | Vent Axia |
| Model | 2 x Airminder 290FB |
| Capacity | low vol. 60m³ max vol. 290m³ |
| Energy requirement (Watts) | 36W at low power |
