Heat pumps to be in 10% of homes by 2029
A new study from Juniper Research, an expert in IoT markets, has revealed that the number of homes fitted with heat pumps globally will exceed 238 million in 2029 – which would be up 35% from 2025. This compares with 177 million in 2025, which represents only 7% of homes. Growth is being driven primarily […]
MCS reports record January for renewable installations
MCS is reporting a record January for renewable installations, with a particularly strong surge in battery storage and heat pumps. Ian Rippin, CEO at MCS, comments, “The latest data from the MCS Data Dashboard show that January 2025 was the strongest start to the year in Scheme history for certified renewable installations, with 23,021 systems […]
Hamworthy launches heat pump CPD module
Hamworthy Heating, a technical expert in commercial heating and hot water products, has expanded its CIBSE-accredited Continuous Professional Development (CPD) portfolio with the launch of its latest module, titled ‘Considerations for air source heat pump selection, specification and system design’. Designed for anyone involved in plant room design, the module is divided into four easy-to-digest […]
UK shows 95% greater interest in heat pumps than Europe
According to research evaluated by Jello PR and JL Creative, the UK is 95% more interested in heat pumps than its European neighbours. Interest in heat pumps slowed considerably across Europe in 2024, with France and Germany showing a combined Google search volume at around 5% of equivalent UK searches. Two of Europe’s largest countries […]
Ideal Heating ramps up focus on heat pumps
Ideal Heating is accelerating its diversification into the heat pumps market, building on its deep understanding and experience of heating millions of British homes and businesses for more than 100 years. The company is at the forefront of the decarbonisation of heating, working with the Government, industry bodies, installers and customers to support the drive […]
Interview: Navigating the male-dominated renewables industry
Carly Weller speaks to Liz Cammack, VP Sales and Advisor to the Global Board at Segen, about life at Segen, working the male-dominated renewables industry and winning the Women in Energy Award. CW: Hi Liz, please tell us about yourself and how you got into the sector. LC: I was one of the first girls […]
2024 sets record for small-scale renewable installations
MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), the UK’s quality mark for renewable energy technologies like solar PV and heat pumps, has announced that 2024 was a record-breaking year for small-scale renewables. According to data from the MCS Data Dashboard, there were more than 260,000 certified installations in UK homes and small businesses last year, including heat pumps, […]
Kensa rebrand focuses on better heating for all
A British ground source heat pump manufacturer and networked heat pump installer has united its brands under the banner of ‘Kensa,’ unveiling its mission to deliver heating that’s better for everyone. The changes come as Kensa celebrates 25 years of providing cleaner, greener heating. The company says that during this time, Kensa’s innovative networked heat […]
Heat pumps recommended by 85% of consumers
It has been revealed that 85% of participants in the Electrification of Heat Demonstration Project were likely to recommend a heat pump to a friend or family member – or had already – citing their reliability, easy-to-use nature, and low levels of noise. Funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and […]
Heat pumps are more efficient than boilers, research shows
Kensa, a ground source heat pump manufacturer and provider of networked heat pump solutions, has welcomed new government-backed research confirming ground source heat pumps are the most efficient form of heating, and significantly more efficient than gas boilers. The In-Situ Heat Pump Performance report, which examined heat pump performance, shows that ground source heat pumps […]