Air Source Heat Pump technology is a remarkable feat in engineering. By taking colder external air from the outside environment, the unit heats refrigerant gases before harnessing the heat through a heat exchanger to provide heating and hot water to the property.
The Benefits:
The Options:
Heat Pumps provide heating from 5-12kW. They can be used both domestically and commercially and are available in two main forms:
Both are equally efficient and the choice will be determined by customer needs and requirements.
Unlike conventional or biomass boilers, air source heat pump systems typically operate at lower flow temperatures (35-60°C) so sizing the heating system is essential to maximise the greater efficiency from the heat pump.
Heat pumps are better suited to new build homes and renovations as the building standards are higher. New builds have less ventilation losses and heat loads are lower as rooms are more efficiently insulated.
Installing Heat pumps into new build homes also means that it is easier to install heating systems such as in-screed under floor heating, which is more efficient than overlay and provides greater thermal conductivity for heating.
High temperature models available that cater for retro-fits projects.
How much could you earn?
Air Source Heat Pumps are eligible for the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) but at present they are not eligible for the Commercial RHI scheme.
Only applicable for Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) approved heat pumps providing that the building has a Green Deal Assessment (GDA).
Take a look at our RHI Calculator to find out exactly how much you could earn from the Renewable Heat Incentive.