A flexible, integrated and efficient solution for low carbon heating in all public sector buildings
Many public sector bodies have policies to move towards net zero carbon emissions, particularly in relation to heating of buildings. However aging buildings often have inflexible, fossil fuel-based heating systems that cannot react to varying occupancy levels, resulting in wasted energy and expensive bills.
NexGen’s range of Far Infrared Heating products solve these problems efficiently and inexpensively while delivering comfortable warmth each and every day.
A low (or zero) carbon solution
NexGen runs on electricity – the cleanest form of power – and particularly when combined with solar panels and batteries, can produce a truly zero carbon solution. We partner with major national distributors and installers of solar panels and smart batteries for integrated solutions. We also work with finance partners to fund large-scale roll-outs of these systems.
A range of products to suit every need
NexGen’s heating systems include tiles for office ceiling grids, suspended rafts for workspaces in open warehouses and large communal areas, and ceiling paper for areas with standard plasterboard ceilings. They are all highly effective, based on the same core technology and are controlled in the same way – simply and seamlessly.
Low CAPEX requirements and zero scheduled maintenance
NexGen products are inexpensive to purchase and quick and easy to install. There’s no need to retrofit plumbing or find external space for heating units. Tiles and rafts can easily be removed and redeployed elsewhere – a ‘recyclable’ heating system!
There are no moving parts in a NexGen system, so there’s no need for regular maintenance. We offer a 15 year warranty as standard.
Highly efficient energy usage
Humans feel NexGen’s infrared directly – like feeling gentle sunshine on your skin – so we don’t rely on heated air to feel warm. It’s comfort warmth with a lower air temperature – which means that we lose less warmth to the external environment and don’t use as much energy to heat the building.
NexGen also stores energy (‘thermal mass’) in the fabric of the room, so even when the power’s off, the room cools down more slowly. It’s like turning the room into a thermal battery, and also helps to make NexGen less sensitive to poor insulation.
Infrared image of a NexGen ceiling – brighter colours indicate warmer areas which produce more IR
Only heat it when you’re there!
NexGen warms up extremely quickly, providing comfort warmth within a few minutes from all NexGen products – paper, tiles and rafts. It allows us to turn the heating on only when we’re there – there’s no need for a long (and inefficient) warm-up period. It’s much more efficient, lowering bills and CO2 emissions.
Each room, desk or workspace is a ‘zone’ which is controlled by a thermostat, timer and/or smart app – or an existing building management system. Zonal heating means we can heat individual desks only when someone is present, or turn off most of the heating when people are working from home. Turning it off when you don’t need it is the easiest way to save energy.
Effective even in hard-to-heat buildings
Traditional heating systems warm rooms by heating air. They struggle in older, draughty buildings because warm air escapes quickly. In contrast, NexGen’s far infrared heats people and objects directly and does not rely on air to transmit warmth. This helps to make NexGen less sensitive to draughts and poor insulation and a great alternative for older, hard-to-heat buildings.
Learn more about the many additional features and benefits: Ceiling Paper, Suspended Ceiling Tiles, Suspended Ceiling Rafts
Additional features/benefits
Supports ESG practice
Low cost
Low CO2
Desk-by-desk heating delivering comfortable warmth
100% removable and reusable in other buildings
Agile controls
No annual maintenance
Solar PV & smart battery