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Norman and Cathal from Firebird pictured during Firebird HVO testing.
SETTING NEW STANDARDS IN SUSTAINABILITY... Groundbreaking renewable heating solutions fromFirebird
F or over 40 years Firebird,
R&D centre, Firebird has and is continuing to develop new and groundbreaking renewable heating solutions and products for the market. These products include the Firebird Enviroair Air Source Heat Pumps, as well as a wide range of supporting products and solar solutions. Firebird also manufactures the most efficient oil boiler on the market at 97.5% efficiency and NOx emissions as low as 60mg/kWhr which is half the EU limits, thus ensuring the use of very little fuel which is kinder to the environment and to customers’ pockets. Mark Doyle, General Manager of Firebird stated “Ireland needs to be scoring better compared to other EU members in the fight against global warming and we all have a part to play. Homeowners need to be given more choice on renewable
and sustainable heating solutions. Manufacturers like us have to develop products that are far more environmentally friendly and the government has to work with us to find a sensible approach for Ireland to achieve its emission targets.” As well as leading the way in sustainable products, Firebird, is also working to find a solution to the over reliance on fossil fuels, particularly in rural areas. One such solution would be the introduction of HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oils) to the Irish home heating market. HVO fuel is fossil free, reduces greenhouse emissions by over 90%, and is sustainable and renewable and a drop-in replacement to current fossil fuels. There are no significant expensive up-front capital costs just the introduction of the Firebird HVO burner to the boiler and it can be
headquartered in the Gaeltacht in Baile Mhic Íre, Co. Cork, has been
a global market leader in designing and manufacturing high performance solutions for the home heating market, with a worldwide customer base. Responsibility comes with being a market leader, and over the past number of years Firebird, with a clear focus on renewables and sustainability, has dedicated many resources and invested heavily in developing products with increased fuel efficiency, reduced emissions and products that use more renewable and sustainable fuel sources. Firebird’s mission is to play a pivotal role to support households, communities and governments to adopt and strengthen its sustainability practices. Through its
“HVO fuel is fossil free, and reduces greenhouse emissions by over 90%”
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