are one of the most advanced renewable energy, efficient heating systems available today, and are a genuine alternative or replacement for a gas or oil fired boilers. The main benefits of Heat Pumps are reduced running costs, lower maintenance and reduced emissions.
With conventional boilers, 1kW of input energy provides less than 1kW of output energy or heat. With an ASHP, every 1kW of input energy is converted into an average of 3.6kW of output energy or heat, making it more than
The boiler unit is placed outside – with access to the ‘air source’ - and is connected straight into the heating system and hot water cylinder. The boiler unit then converts the naturally occurring energy from the air and uses this to provide domestic space heating and hot water.
The pumps can be used in many installations, either new builds with underfloor heating or fitted into existing radiator circuits systems. In certain circumstances a Ground Source Heat Pump could be considered, which can provide even higher efficiencies. GSHP systems require underground pipe loops or bore holes, which increase the capital cost.
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The benefits of a ground source heat pump are that it can reduce your carbon footprint by reducing carbon emissions from your home, it can provide heating and hot water, can lower fuel bills and requires very little maintenance once fitted.
The benefit of extracting heat from a ground source is that around 1m below the surface, the ground stays at a constant 8-10ºC throughout all seasons. The heat, obtained mainly through stored solar heat can provide more than enough energy for a ground source heat pump to generate enough heat to comfortably heat a building. For more information on how a ground source heat pump works please read the following
. Aspen Renewables brings together some of the latest ‘renewable’ technologies, previously handled by Aspen Electrical and Aspen Heat Pumps, into one centre of knowledge and expertise.
The new division provides commercial and residential customers with advice, proposals and installation of Air Source Heat Pumps which will provide heating and hot water in their property.
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in recent years has been astounding with a 100% growth in the market from 2007-2011 and with key market changes the forecast for the next 12-24 months could have a major impact on renewable energy production in the UK.
sector will depend on the housing market structure as well as Government incentives and the provision of government support. Aspen Renewables will keep you informed of all key announcements and changes to the Government’s plan to make air source heat pumps as well as ground source heat pumps a major factor in bringing renewable energy to the forefront of the country’s energy saving as well as energy producing industry.
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