Ground Source Heat Pumps
Save Energy design, supply & install Ground Source Heat Pump Systems Why do you recommend a Ground Source Heat Pump?
Nearly 75% of the energy required to run a Ground-Source heat pump is generated directly from the environment. Heat pumps are one of the most efficient heating and hot water technologies available – harnessing this energy. Heat pumps are able to produce more energy than they consume by using conventional refrigeration technology to absorb heat from the earth and raise it to the required temperatures for heating. The technology is increasingly attractive due to recent improvements in efficiency and the spiraling cost of fossil fuels. They are already widely used in private homes as well as many of our schools, council buildings and business premises.
Is my home suitable?
Is my home suitable?
Ground Source is not generally suitable for properties with existing gas-fired central heating as the technology works at lower temperatures, making it better suited to homes with under-floor heating.
What exactly makes up the system?
The systems are made up of a ground loop, which is basically a network of water pipes buried under the ground and a heat pump at ground level. You will require sufficient space for installation of the system, generally with a garden where there is access room for digging machinery.
The process is similar to the process to cool a fridge, but in reverse. The pump itself consists of an evaporator, a compressor and a condenser - together these take the heat from the water mixture, transfers it to your domestic heating system and increases the temperature in the process.
How efficient is a Ground Source Heat Pump?
For every 1kWh of electricity used to power a heat pump compressor, between 4-5 kWh of heating energy are produced, giving ground-source heat pumps an efficiency of 400% or higher.
What systems do you use?
We work closely with leading manufacturers such as Daikin, Samsung, Mitsibushi , Panasonic and endorse their tried and tested, innovative technologies.
How does the system work?
Ground source heat pump systems harnesses heat from under the ground by pumping water through it. The pump increases the temperature, and the heat is used to provide home heating or hot water.
Does it need any other energy to work?
The pump does need electricity, but the idea is that it uses less electrical energy than the heat it produces.
How is this different from my boiler?
The heat pump performs the same role as the boiler in your central heating system, but uses ambient heat from the ground rather than burning fuel to generate the heat.
Is Ground source only for new build properties?
Ground source heat pumps tend to be better suited to new-build homes as they can be planned as part of the construction process.however, they are certainly not exclusive to new build if you are prepared for the ground work.
How long does it take to install?
Works can generally be completed, including making good the ground work, in 6-7 working days.
What impact will this have on my property?
You will need to be aware that the groundwork required to dig the trench can be disruptive – planning permission may also be required if space is at a premium and you need a borehole.
What impact will this have on my carbon impact?
Ground Source will certainly lower your carbon footprint as it uses a renewable, natural source of heat.
It is anticipated a heat pump, with mid-range efficiency, uses a third of the energy required in the average gas or oil boiler to produce the same amount of heat.
What are the Benefits?
- It’s Your Home – it could soon become an Income;
- Eligible for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI);
- This could mean up to £1700 pa for 7 years;
- Superior efficiency over conventional boilers;
- Govt payments for 20 yrs - Tax-Free & index-linked;
- Quality MCS Approved - Designed for Your Home;
- Long life expectancy;
- Cleaner Technology & better for the Environment.
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