Guide

Part 3: How to select the right air source heat pump and why?

From kW output in part two of this series to electrical loading – we hear once more from Chris Higgs on why electrical loading is important when selecting a heat pump and how efficiency is key in the choice that your customer makes.

Opinion

Do heat pumps and radiators make good partners?

The development of lower temperature heating systems, utilising renewable heating appliances such as air source heat pumps, has given rise to a number of questions. One of these is regarding where components we have come to know and love over the years fit into future heating scenarios. In the piece below we hear from Chris Harvey, head of marketing for Stelrad Radiator Group, who explains why the company feels strongly about claims that underfloor heating is the only or ‘best solution’ for heat pump installations.

News

Panasonic revamped programme delivers more benefits for installers

Existing PRO Club members automatically join the new scheme and participants in the Panasonic Rewards scheme can easily switch and upgrade to take full advantage of the additional benefits of full PRO Partner membership.  The new PRO Partner Rewards scheme replaces the current Panasonic Rewards scheme, which will come to an end on 31 August 2021, with any points for Love 2 Shop rewards relating to those sales to be claimed by 31 December 2021 when the scheme will be fully closed.

Product

Warmflow Zeno ASHP launch

The New Wamflow Zeno inverter driven air source heat pumps range is one of the most intelligent and advanced heating systems available and offers unparalleled efficiency, is more eco-friendly and is designed for ease and speed of installation.

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Event

Net zero is a hot topic at InstallerSHOW

After a postponement of almost 16 months, InstallerSHOW will finally open its doors at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry from 28th – 30th September.

News

New partnership brings new training to installers

The Telford-based company signed a deal earlier this year with Yorkshire-based GTEC to deliver industry-accredited training for its customers and clients in installing renewable electrical energy storage systems.

News

Government disagreements delay heating strategy

The strategy, originally expected to be released next week, will set out how Britain will decarbonise central heating systems in homes and offices which, combined, make up a third of emissions in the UK.

Product

NIBE new ranges launched

The new range builds on the heat pump manufacturer’s plans to offer customers a smarter and more connected home.

Guide

Part 1: How to select the right air source heat pump and why?

When selecting a heat pump, there are approximately 9 factors which we believe makes up a well justified, and as far as there ever can be, correct, selection. In the first part of this six-part series, we take a closer look at the aesthetics and noise levels of ASHP.  

Further Reading

Case Study

NIBE ASHP installed at Stable Cottage

A delightful coastal cottage, owned and maintained by the National Trust, is enjoying the benefits of choosing a renewable energy system to provide hot water and heating for its guests.

News

Daikin offers for you and your customers

Not every home is ready to make the change to fully-renewable heating. But now, there’s a solution that means everyone can take advantage of the heat pump revolution.
Phil Hurley, HPA

Opinion

The ideal trio for a flexible energy system?

It goes without saying that the transition to a net zero economy is complex. As we shift our reliance on fossil fuels and depend more and more on intermittent renewables, we face the mammoth task of creating an energy system that is both flexible and able to cope with an increase in demand.

News

Cerulean Winds and px Group to support onshore green hydrogen plants

The Cerulean proposal has capacity to generate 3GWh of power, enough to electrify the majority of offshore facilities, reducing CO2 emissions by more than half from 2025. An excess of 1.5 GWh of power would be diverted to onshore green hydrogen plants. 

Case Study

Case Study: Heatforce’s heat pump installation

With the company’s clients stipulating that the new heating systems for their refurbished building units needed to be renewable, Heatforce shares details of a recent air source heat pump installation in Wales.