Heat Pump Paradox: The Industry’s Adoption Divide
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...
Articles
Ground Source Heat Pump Systems and Their Design
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
Maximising Savings: Navigating My First Year with Octopus Energy and Heat Pump Running Costs
To provide some context, we moved into a property in 2019 and selected Bulb as our gas and electricity provider. The property, constructed in the 1960s, features good insulation in...
What’s Your Heating Identity? From Eco-Tech Savvy to No Choicer
Decarbonizing the UK’s heating system presents a significant challenge, primarily due to the country’s reliance on natural gas heating. Over 80% of heating in the UK is powered by natural...
