ground source heat pump
Should Ground Source Heat pumps be installed in every new-build project?
Installer spoke to David Billingsley – Sales Director at Kensa Heat Pumps – about the current market for Ground Source Heat Pumps in the UK, the new Shoebox NX heat pump, and the opportunities for installers: Q: The latest Boiler Upgrade Scheme figures show that the vast majority of heat pumps installed under that initiative […]
Read MoreDifferent types of heat pumps – Great Debate
The UK government has set a target of 600,000 heat pump installations per year, by 2028 – but what does that actually mean? Not all heat pumps are the same, and different heating systems will be suited to different technologies. There is a focus on air-to-water heat pumps when we talk about heating our buildings, […]
Read MoreWater source heat pump system uses thermal spring to heat council buildings
Ffynnon Taf Primary School and the Pavilion at Taff’s Well Bowling Club in Taff’s Well, Wales, have had a new heating system installed by Kensa that uses naturally occurring heat from the Taff’s Well thermal spring. This unique water source heat pump system harnesses natural heat from the warm spring water, which emerges from deep […]
Read MoreThe tricks and treats to installing ground source heat pumps in historic builds
This renovated 17th century church in rural Wales may give some the chills, but thanks to modern energy efficiency measures and a ground source heat pump from UK manufacturer Kensa Heat Pumps, its owners are toasty warm. The rural off gas location of the site made a ground source heat pump the ideal solution, by […]
Read MoreTop tips for designing a ground source heat pump installation
While the design of the ‘ground’ side of a ground source heat pump installation is key, Guy Cashmore explains that the design of the ‘hot’ side is equally important to ensure efficient performance. The energy efficiency – or Co-Efficient of Performance (CoP) – of any heat pump that uses a conventional refrigerant (such as R407C, […]
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