New study models networked heat pump impact

Commissioned by UK ground source heat pump manufacturer Kensa and delivered by energy consultancy Element Energy, the Low Carbon Heat Study explores various possible future combinations of heating options for the UK’s housing stock. These include air source heat pumps (ASHPs), ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) and heat batteries. The report models the impact different mixes of the technologies will have on electricity demand, alongside things like EV charging.

According to the report, a networked approach using GSHPs would give UK buildings access to the most energy-efficient heating. The study also found that networked GSHPs could be almost 20 per cent cheaper (£290/year) to install and operate than ASHPs on an annual basis and would consume 40 per cent less electricity to provide the same heat.

“Achieving widespread rollout of heat pumps in homes up and down the country is key to the UK reaching net zero,” said Sam Foster, partner at Element Energy.