Qvantum part of project to drive heat pump innovation
Qvantum, an expert in heat pump technology, has announced its participation in a prestigious EU Pilot project, Annex 62, aimed at advancing innovation and development within the heat pump sector for multi-family residential buildings in cities. This collaboration underscores Qvantum’s commitment to leveraging its extensive knowledge and expertise to contribute to significant advancements in the […]
White paper highlights hybrid heat pump opportunity
A white paper exploring the policy landscape around hybrid heat pump systems has been launched to provide a series of key findings which inform a recommended rollout of the technology in the UK. Baxi, the manufacturer of heating and hot water solutions, commissioned Gemserv (a Talan Company) to research and produce the report – entitled […]
The rise of the Golden Triangle
By Andrew Gaved, Editor-at-Large, elemental and Installer Can I begin with an apology. If the Golden Triangle, referring to the technology trio of solar PV, BESS (battery energy storage systems) and heat pumps, is a phrase the electrical industry has happily been using for ages, then please forgive me, as I only became familiar with […]
UK surpasses 200,000 renewable installations in 2024
The latest data from the MCS Data Dashboard shows that there have been over 200,000 certified renewable installations completed so far in 2024. In October alone, 26,240 certified installations were completed, marking a 31% increase compared to October last year. October 2024 was the second-best month ever for heat pump installations, behind the closure of […]
Central London flats fitted with Kensa heat pumps
An Edwardian-era social housing estate in Chelsea, central London, is the latest ‘complex to decarbonise’ building to get the renewable heating treatment, successfully dispelling myths about whether heat pumps can work for old and existing buildings. The Sutton Dwellings estate, built in 1913, has seen 81 flats across four blocks fitted with Kensa’s British-made ground […]
AI-powered air source heat pump unveiled
Wondrwall, a cleantech business based in Manchester, has unveiled a new, intelligent heat pump system. Utilising cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence, the company claims that the new heat pump can deliver significant carbon and cost savings for homeowners. Wondrwall says the innovation has the potential to be “game-changing” for both homeowners and housebuilders, and that […]
Johnson Controls delivers Germany’s first seawater heat pump
Johnson Controls, a provider of building technology, software and services, is supplying the municipality of Neustadt in Holstein, Germany, with a state-of-the-art heat pump that will use water from the Baltic Sea to generate green energy. The system will provide part of the heat supply to a new district in the city’s harbour via its […]
MCS reaches milestone: 5,000 certified contractors celebrated
MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), the UK’s quality mark for small-scale renewable energy installations, has announced that it has reached over 5,000 MCS certified contractors. As of October 2024, MCS has more than 5,000 certified contractors for small-scale renewable technologies such solar PV, battery storage and heat pumps. This milestone not only represents the growing demand […]
2024 sets record for certified heat pump installations
MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), the UK’s quality mark for small-scale renewable energy installations, has announced that 2024 is now officially the best year on record for certified heat pump installations in the UK. In 2023, the UK saw 40,426 certified heat pump installations between January and December – a record at the time. However, as […]
Baxi to showcase future of home heating
Sustainable heating and hot water specialist, Baxi, is inviting construction businesses and property developers from across the South of England to explore its full range of electric solutions at Everything Electric South. Organised by Fully Charged, a home energy and electric vehicle channel founded and hosted by actor and presenter, Robert Llewellyn, Everything Electric South […]