The UK is second behind Germany in natural gas consumption, in a European context, while also ranking second in gas-generated electrical power in 2024, with 30.3% of final electricity being produced through natural gas. Market statistics show that in 2024 there were 1.5 million gas boilers installed across all sectors in the UK, most of which were replacements.
Natural gas is integral to grid flexibility by acting as a reliable baseload energy source. When renewable energies such as solar or wind are low on production levels, natural gas can be easily accessed to provide adequate power to UK customers.
As natural gas is still highly relevant to the UK customer, continuous flow technology is the practical, economic solution for hot water provision to any site in the UK, instantly providing hot water upon command and demand. Gas is only combusted when required, so the customer only pays when hot water is being used, unlike a storage tanker system that requires constant heating. Although work is underway in transitioning towards cleaner energies, natural gas still provides 85% of UK properties with essential warmth and water heating. According to the International Energy Agency, natural gas contributed 36.8% of final UK energy provision in 2024.
Gas-fired appliances and natural gas infrastructure still have a solid role to play for UK customers. Continuous flow water heaters have reduced energy costs while providing savings on fuel consumption and carbon output. Although unfashionable, natural gas and related technologies will continue to provide domestic and commercial applications with a cost effective and limitless supply of clean hot water. www.rinnai-uk.co.uk