With technological advancements in the HVAC community, a new addition has become commonplace. This addition is none other than the all-encompassing split system heat pump. These pumps are often seen in modern setups and there’s a purpose behind including them. Many property owners take advantage of split system heat pumps to optimise their temperature regulation Read more »
Energy storage is the process of capturing energy after its production and keeping for later use. Depending on the method and technology, the storage process might involve converting the energy from one particular form that is difficult and or uneconomical to store to another much easier form that is cheaper to store. Additionally, some methods Read more »
Combined heat and power is a unique method to generate electricity and heat using a single fuel source. This method has a low carbon emission footprint compared to the traditional methods of generating heating and electricity, which also results in a comparatively lower energy cost. Contents1 Key Takeaways2 What Is Combined Heat and Power?3 What Read more »
Energy costs are rising, and as a culture we are becoming more and more aware of the impact that our lifestyles have on the environment. It is vital that we find ways to reduce our carbon footprints, not just for our wallets, but for the planet. Microgeneration is something that many homeowners are turning to Read more »
We produce heat all the time and all day long. Whether you turn on the boiler, switch on the oven or do the washing, a large amount of heat is generated and wasted in the process. When a factory manufactures the products we use daily, heat is generated and wasted. The generated heat disappears into Read more »
A renewable heating system offers a lot of benefits to both residential and commercial properties. From a clear energy balance to long-term savings, there are countless advantages of using a renewable heating system. There are two types of heating system that is prevalent in the UK: Air source heat pump (ASHP) Ground source heat pump Read more »
The ground array system is one of the most important aspects of ground source heat pump installation. It is crucial that the ground array system is sized and installed correctly. They are typically the most expensive element to install when installing ground source heat pumps. In the UK, the ground array system is either a Read more »
The majority of today’s heat pumps are environmentally-friendly and work very well, but there is always room for improvement. For instance, by replacing conventional compression systems with micro turbo compressors, engineers can reduce the power requirements of a heat pump by 20-25%. Turbo compressors are 10 times smaller than piston devices and are far more Read more »
The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) was a scheme that provided quarterly payments to those who owned or installed specific types of renewable heating systems. Eligible homeowners and businesses received cash payouts every three months. The UK government had set targets to reduce the country’s carbon footprint, and one effective way of achieving this was by Read more »
Water source heat pumps work very much like air source heat pumps. The only difference is it extracts the required heat from water instead of air. The traditional air source heat pumps extracts and dissipates heat from the air outside. In fact, even cold air contains a substantial amount of heat. These pumps use the Read more »
