Why Heat Loss Calculations Matter More Than the Heat Pump Brand

The post Why Heat Loss Calculations Matter More Than the Heat Pump Brand appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Walk into almost any conversation about residential heat pumps and the question that comes up first is the brand. Vaillant or Viessmann? Daikin or Mitsubishi? Grant or Samsung? It’s the wrong question, and it’s the reason a large share of UK heat pump installations underperform their brochure ratings within their first year. The data is […]

Terminal electrification…

Large heat pump system replaces Auckland Airport gas plant Auckland Airport has switched on a large-scale electric heat pump system at its international terminal, replacing one of New Zealand’s largest gas-fired air-conditioning plants and marking a significant step in the airport’s move to electrify its core infrastructure. The $15 million project involved installing 11 industrial-scaleContinue reading "Terminal electrification…"

GeoEnergy Design: Trusted low-carbon heating and cooling systems

GeoEnergy Design (GED) is a pioneering engineering practice specialising in high-performance, low-carbon heating and cooling systems. Built on decades of experience with more than 500 MW of heat pump assets designed, installed, commissioned, maintained and continuously optimised. The post GeoEnergy Design: Trusted low-carbon heating and cooling systems appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

UK heat pumps could bring in £22.5bn, say HPA UK

The Heat Pump Association UK (HPA UK) has released a report stating that UK heat pumps could boost the economy by over £10bn. The post UK heat pumps could bring in £22.5bn, say HPA UK appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

The seven virtues of a good heat pump (and the sins that undo it)

Heat pumps don’t succeed because of one clever component. They succeed—or fail—because of a series of key choices made during design, installation, and operation. The post The seven virtues of a good heat pump (and the sins that undo it) appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Fully Charged Show - Geothermal Can TRANSFORM Dirty Coal Mines into Clean Energy Hotbeds, 23032023

Geothermal energy is abundant, continuous and often untapped. In this episode the "Fully Charged Show" look at how this clean energy source could provide 100% of the UK's heating needs. Dr Helen Czerski went to Newcastle Upon Tyne to see one massive bore hole and to Gateshead to find out how coal mines could be transformed into renewable energy infrastructure

Everything Electric Show - An 18th Century Home Meets 21st Century Technologies, 01022023

This episode sees Home Energy presenter Emilie visit a property to see what one homeowner has done to bring his 18th century Mine Captain’s House, with slate roof and solid stone walls, into the 21st century using a selection of clean energy technologies.

Fully-Charged Show - THIS Is The Future Of Home Heating! 01112023

Heat pumps are heralded as a super efficient and cost effective way to heat our homes. But what exactly is inside this big box that apparently works like a backwards fridge and how exactly does a heat pump work?! Scientist, Dr Helen Czerski finds out

UNEP - District Energy - A Case study of Floating Office in Rotterdam 25112022

Floating Office Rotterdam is the largest floating office in the world. Off-grid and carbon-neutral, it floats if water levels rise due to climate change. The heat pump with surface water heat exchange is one of the innovations that showcases the building’s mission for climate change

Open Citry - City Hall, 21092022

Open City, with support from the Mayor of London, has created a new film, exhibition and printed tour exploring the new City Hall in the Royal Docks