Tribune MXi Cylinders with Mixergy PV Diverter Explained

Welcome to the future of hot water solutions! The Tribune MXi Cylinder range, equipped with innovation Mixergy Smart technology, is designed to offer exceptional performance, efficiency, and convenience.

Whether you're a homeowner seeking reliable hot water or a professional looking for the best solutions for your clients, this guide will introduce you to the key features and benefits of this cutting-edge technology.

What is the Tribune MXi Cylinder range?

The Tribune MXi is a high-performance hot water cylinder designed to meet the needs of modern households. Its robust construction and advanced engineering ensure that you have a constant supply of hot water, tailored to your usage patterns. Available in various capacities, the MXi range is suitable for both small and large households, making it a versatile choice for any application.

How it works

Using technology where you can selectively heat what you need rather than the whole tank. A sensor within the tank, ensures you will know how much hot water is available, allowing you to maximise your gains from your solar PV panels so you can benefit from fast availability of hot water and save money and energy.

Key Features

PV Enabled (Solar Energy)

To fully capitalise on the advantages of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels, effective energy storage is essential. Heating water is one of the most energy-demanding processes in any household, which makes it a prime candidate for optimising energy use. By utilising hot water cylinders to store surplus energy generated from Solar PV systems, homeowners can significantly enhance the benefits of solar energy while reducing the costs associated with this energy-intensive task.

The Mixergy Diverter is designed to efficiently manage energy usage, allowing for a trickle charge starting from just 100W. Additionally, the titanium immersion heater is adaptable, modulating its power consumption between 30W and 3,000W. This flexibility ensures that energy consumption aligns closely with solar generation, maximising efficiency and reducing reliance on grid energy.

By strategically managing energy consumption in relation to PV generation, homeowners can better control costs and make the most out of their solar energy investments.

Heat what you need

By using the Mixery smart technology, this innovative system employs a top-down heating approach that takes advantage of natural stratification in water. As a result, the cylinder creates two distinct vertical layers, each at different temperatures.

A unique thermostatic sensor strip spans the entire length of the cylinder, empowering users to choose precisely how much water to heat. This functionality enables you to heat only the necessary amount of water for your daily needs, utilising traditional fossil fuel sources like gas or oil. By doing so, you can allocate more of the cylinder's capacity to harness energy from your solar PV system, effectively maximising the use of free energy and enhancing overall efficiency.

The Tribune MXi is designed with advanced insulation materials and a smart heating element, so it minimises heat loss and maximises energy savings. Whether you're taking a shower or filling a tub, you can enjoy hot water without delay, enhancing convenience in your daily routine.

Smart Tariff Ready

The fluctuations in energy consumption and generation observed at the household level mirror trends seen on a national scale. The National Grid incurs significant costs annually - over £900 million - managing electricity generation, which includes approximately £215 million for wind power and around £720 million for gas generation. As the reliance on variable energy sources grows, the need for enhanced Demand-Side Response (DSR) capabilities becomes increasingly critical.

The Tribune MXi cylinders are designed to help take advantage of these developments. By enabling energy companies to activate and utilise the stored energy in these cylinders, users can benefit from substantially discounted electricity rates or even receive payments for accommodating the grid's needs. This innovative approach not only alleviates pressure on the grid but also contributes to a more efficient and sustainable energy future.

Machine Learning

Machine learning is becoming instrumental in enhancing energy efficiency, especially in managing hot water usage. By continuously tracking hot water consumption patterns and analysing historical data, machine learning algorithms can accurately forecast when and how much hot water will be needed. This capability allows for the creation of tailored heating schedules that significantly reduce energy waste.

This intelligent, automated system requires no additional effort from the user, streamlining the process of achieving energy savings and minimising environmental impact. As a result, machine learning emerges as a vital resource in the pursuit of sustainable and efficient heating solutions, ensuring that hot water is available when needed while conserving energy effectively.

Smart Control

Mixergy smart technology allows for precise temperature management. With intelligent sensors, the system learns your hot water usage patterns, adjusting temperatures accordingly to maintain optimal efficiency. This not only ensures you have hot water when you need it, but also reduces energy consumption. Easy to control through any Apple or Android smartphone, or on smart speakers such as Amazon Alexa or Google Speaker.

Heat Pump Ready

Engineered with specifically designed bosses on the left side, enabling easy retrofitting with a plate heat exchanger. This feature allows the cylinder to be integrated seamlessly with either air source or ground source heat pumps.

By purchasing the optional HP interface from Mixergy, you can effectively manage the heat pump, enhancing the cylinder's adaptability. This innovative design makes it one of the most versatile solutions on the market, capable of harnessing heat from various sources, including gas and oil boilers, solar PV systems, and heat pumps. The Combination of these technologies ensures optimal energy efficiency and flexibility in meeting the heating demands.

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Benefits

Homeowners

• Lower heating bills
• Access to cheaper tariffs
• Improved levels of control and monitoring of your usage
• Maximum benefit from PV
• Higher EPC
• Higher property value

Tenants

• Lower heating bills
• Access to cheaper tariffs
• Improved level of control monitoring

Landlords

• Higher EPC
• Higher property value
• Reduced pressure on rents
• Monitoring of portfolio of cylinders
• Control of individual cylinders
• Contribute to reducing fuel poverty
• Maximum benefit from PV
• Lowers heating bills
• Access to cheaper Tariffs

Installers & Contractors

• Higher turnover as installations are more substantial
• Peace of mind, in the knowledge that Kingspan provide technical support and excellent product reliability with on-site aftercare from Kingspan engineers.
• Simplified procurement, with heating kits available.

Conclusion

The Kingspan Tribune MXi Cylinder range with Mixergy Smart technology represents a leap forward in hot water solutions, blending innovation with practicality. Whether you're upgrading your current system or installing a new one, the MXi range offers the perfect balance of performance, efficiency, and convenience, especially for homes with PV solar pannels.

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