Heat Pumps

Heat Pumps: The Renewable Energy Technology

Heat pumps are a renewable energy technology that converts low-grade – low-temperature heat into higher-temperature heat which can be used to heat buildings. This process delivers green, low-cost, energy-saving heating and hot water all year round.

There are 3 main types of heat pumps available for the built environment, classified by where they source their primary energy (air, ground or water).

Heat Pumps work by extracting heat from natural sources, transferring it into what’s known as a ‘refrigerant’. This is a fluid with a very low evaporation temperature.

Once heated, this refrigerant is turned into gas, and then used to heat water. It's a continuous cycle: an expansion valve will revert the gas back into a liquid.


Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)

Arguably the easiest to install than other water source alternatives, ASHPs absorb heat from the ambient air and remain operational in temperatures as low as -20°C.

The ease of installation comes from it only needing a connection to the mains water supply, and electrical connection and – in some cases – a refrigerent connection.

They are best suited to environments where space is limited and ground works are difficult as you won’t need to bury pipes in the ground.

Ideal for both commercial and residential applications, ASHPs can be installed on the roof or at ground level.

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Ground Source heat Pumps (GSHPs)

As the name suggests, ground source heat pumps absorb heat energy from the ground. They use a series of ground loops which can be installed in horizontal trenches, or vertically in a borehole.

A borehole installation will offer less disruption to the nearby landscape but will require more of an initial investment.

Due to the size of a GSHP, they are better suited to new build developments where their installation can be factored in during the early design stages of a project. Buffer tanks, water cylinders, etc, will all be grappling for space, so prior planning and close consideration of existing infrastructure is crucial.

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Open Loop Heat Pump

This draws in water from a water source, for example, a borehole, lake or river into the heat pump, absorbing its energy as it passes through the system.

For this reason, it is best suited in areas or developments that can be located close to water. As such, this may require additional approval or consent from the Environmental Agency.

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FAQs

How much does a heat pump cost to install?

HOW MUCH DOES YOUR BIOMASS FUEL COST?

The exact cost of your delivery will vary slightly according to six main factors:

  • Specification of your wood fuel
  • Quantity of fuel required
  • Time of year of delivery (due to supply level dynamics)
  • Location of fuel delivery
  • Service specifics (e.g. vehicle requirements, urgency of order and time of day/night)
  • Bundled service status: We can offer more competitive rates to customers which have an ongoing fuel supply contract or also have a service/maintenance contract with our service arm.

HOW DO YOU PROVIDE THE MOST COMPETITIVE QUOTES?

We compare prices from the UK's leading certified producers and suppliers of wood chip and wood pellet. Our long standing reputation for excellence in the biomass industry means that the best suppliers want to work with us, we're able to share that advantage with you.

What is the operating cost savings of a heat pump?

HOW MUCH DOES YOUR BIOMASS FUEL COST?

The exact cost of your delivery will vary slightly according to six main factors:

  • Specification of your wood fuel
  • Quantity of fuel required
  • Time of year of delivery (due to supply level dynamics)
  • Location of fuel delivery
  • Service specifics (e.g. vehicle requirements, urgency of order and time of day/night)
  • Bundled service status: We can offer more competitive rates to customers which have an ongoing fuel supply contract or also have a service/maintenance contract with our service arm.

HOW DO YOU PROVIDE THE MOST COMPETITIVE QUOTES?

We compare prices from the UK's leading certified producers and suppliers of wood chip and wood pellet. Our long standing reputation for excellence in the biomass industry means that the best suppliers want to work with us, we're able to share that advantage with you.

What are the carbon savings of a heat pump?

HOW MUCH DOES YOUR BIOMASS FUEL COST?

The exact cost of your delivery will vary slightly according to six main factors:

  • Specification of your wood fuel
  • Quantity of fuel required
  • Time of year of delivery (due to supply level dynamics)
  • Location of fuel delivery
  • Service specifics (e.g. vehicle requirements, urgency of order and time of day/night)
  • Bundled service status: We can offer more competitive rates to customers which have an ongoing fuel supply contract or also have a service/maintenance contract with our service arm.

HOW DO YOU PROVIDE THE MOST COMPETITIVE QUOTES?

We compare prices from the UK's leading certified producers and suppliers of wood chip and wood pellet. Our long standing reputation for excellence in the biomass industry means that the best suppliers want to work with us, we're able to share that advantage with you.

What are the maintenance requirements of a heat pump?

HOW MUCH DOES YOUR BIOMASS FUEL COST?

The exact cost of your delivery will vary slightly according to six main factors:

  • Specification of your wood fuel
  • Quantity of fuel required
  • Time of year of delivery (due to supply level dynamics)
  • Location of fuel delivery
  • Service specifics (e.g. vehicle requirements, urgency of order and time of day/night)
  • Bundled service status: We can offer more competitive rates to customers which have an ongoing fuel supply contract or also have a service/maintenance contract with our service arm.

HOW DO YOU PROVIDE THE MOST COMPETITIVE QUOTES?

We compare prices from the UK's leading certified producers and suppliers of wood chip and wood pellet. Our long standing reputation for excellence in the biomass industry means that the best suppliers want to work with us, we're able to share that advantage with you.

What Are The Maintenance Requirements Of A Heat Pump?

HOW MUCH DOES YOUR BIOMASS FUEL COST?

The exact cost of your delivery will vary slightly according to six main factors:

  • Specification of your wood fuel
  • Quantity of fuel required
  • Time of year of delivery (due to supply level dynamics)
  • Location of fuel delivery
  • Service specifics (e.g. vehicle requirements, urgency of order and time of day/night)
  • Bundled service status: We can offer more competitive rates to customers which have an ongoing fuel supply contract or also have a service/maintenance contract with our service arm.

HOW DO YOU PROVIDE THE MOST COMPETITIVE QUOTES?

We compare prices from the UK's leading certified producers and suppliers of wood chip and wood pellet. Our long standing reputation for excellence in the biomass industry means that the best suppliers want to work with us, we're able to share that advantage with you.

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