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Not So Hot: Too Many Subpar Heat Pump Installations in the UK

MarsApr 10, 202410 July 20240

Heat pumps stand at the forefront of the UK’s strategy to reduce the carbon footprint of home heating, promising an eco-friendly substitute to conventional fossil-fuel systems. Yet, a detailed analysis

Samsung’s Cold Shoulder: Should Heat Pump Manufacturers Be More Accountable?

MarsApr 8, 20248 April 20242

We recently encountered a concerning situation on the Renewable Heating Hub Forums that highlights a crucial question for the renewable heating industry: Should heat pump manufacturers take more responsibility when

World’s Most Expensive Kettle: Undersized Heat Pump

Graham HendraApr 7, 202420 April 20249

This week, I was contacted by someone living in a 200m^2 new build house, equipped with a 4 kW Mitsubishi CO2 heat pump. Despite the advanced setup, he was uncomfortably

Heat Pump Paradox: The Industry’s Adoption Divide

MarsMar 30, 202430 March 202413

To gauge the personal adoption of heat pump technology among experts, we conducted a poll targeting professionals in the heat pump industry. This simple survey aimed to show whether those

Ground Source Heat Pump Systems and Their Design

Brendon UysMar 24, 202424 March 20240

This article showcases a ground source heat pump installation I spearheaded, with Darren Jones expertly handling the plant room’s pipework. At the heart of this project is a 28kW single-phase

Perfectly Paired: Solar PV and Heat Pumps

HeatableMar 22, 202423 March 20242

Heat pumps hold the potential to significantly reduce the UK’s reliance on fossil fuels for heating homes. However, numerous challenges stand in the way of realising their full potential. These

Ditching Boilers: 60% of UK Homeowners Considering Installing a Heat Pump

MarsMar 21, 202422 March 20240

As the dialogue around sustainable energy solutions grows louder, heat pumps have been fully thrust into the limelight. The past few years have seen this technology transition from a relative

Heat Pump Winter Update: Setpoint vs. Weather Compensation

MarsMar 16, 202417 March 20240

It’s time to find out how our air source heat pump system performed this winter and whether set point flow temperatures are better than weather compensation. Takeaways

Aira Heat Pump: Stylish Scandinavian Heating

MarsMar 12, 202412 March 2024332

Aira has introduced the Aira Heat Pump, a product designed to shift European homes away from gas heating and towards electrification, leveraging advanced smart technology and sleek design. The Aira

Why Your MCS-Certified Installer Might Not Be As Competent As You Think

MarsMar 11, 202411 March 202416

When it comes to selecting an MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) certified installer for your heat pump installation, the certification might seem like a hallmark of competence and quality. However, a