Perfectly Paired: Solar PV and Heat Pumps
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
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...
How Do Refrigerants Actually Work?
Water boils at 100°C, as everyone knows. Inside the water, there are numerous molecules moving rapidly, similar to ping pong balls in motion. The hotter the water, the faster they...
Heat Pump Winter Update: Setpoint vs. Weather Compensation
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...
AENO Premium Eco Smart Heater
The AENO Premium Eco Smart Heater is a panel heater designed for residential use that utilises a combination of infrared and convection heating. This heater offers smart home integration and...
Aira Heat Pump: Stylish Scandinavian Heating
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
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...
Acond PRO-R Heat Pump
This review discusses the installation of an Acond heat pump in a neighbour’s house, which is a two-story, semi-detached stone cottage covering around 100 square meters. The cottage, which recently...
BMW i4 eDrive40 M Sport
We recently had the opportunity to experience the BMW i4 eDrive40 M Sport as a courtesy car while our regular BMW was in for service. From the moment I set...
Getting Heated: Podcast for Homeowners on Renewables & Heat Pumps
Getting Heated is a new podcast aimed at homeowners interested in renewable heating technologies. Hosted by Kirsten and me (Mars), it focuses on discussing the world of renewables and heating...
