Air source heat pumps are one of the cleanest technologies available today, and with assistance from a professional service provider like EnviroTech, it can be readily deployed in a wide variety of commercial and residential contexts.
This type of system relies on vapour compression refrigeration to leverage the difference in temperature between outside and inside air. The system contains a compressor, a condenser, as well as an expansion valve, evaporator, and exchanger coils, each of which plays a crucial role in the process of heat exchange that is at the core of air source heat pump operation.
It’s a two-way process, so it can be used for either heating or cooling, depending on local conditions and needs. While all of this may sound complex, the system is fully automated and requires little to no interaction once it’s properly installed by a competent technician.
To provide the initial power necessary for starting the heat exchange process, heat pumps rely on grid electricity. However, they are vastly more efficient than classic electric heaters, as they produce considerably more energy than they consume (4Kw generated per every 1Kw expended). In essence, this means the system is scalable and each installation can be customised to reflect the client’s actual needs. In addition to slashing heating bills, heat pumps also reduce the amount of CO2 released to the atmosphere to almost zero, which is a tremendous improvement in comparison with most other forms of heating, such as electric heaters or burning coal.
The financial benefits of air source heat pumps are obvious, especially in colder climates where heating bills are larger. Additional incentives or refunds of installation expenses are available in some countries – for example, in the United Kingdom it’s sometimes possible to get government support through the Renewable Heat Incentive program.
Looking beyond the material gains, air source heat pumps are extremely versatile and can be deployed in a wide variety of buildings, causing minimal environmental impact. Elimination of the need to transport and store fuel is another under-appreciated advantage, allowing businesses to save both time and space.
We understand that switching to air source heat pumps becomes more feasible when you can get some financial support, for example through a government-run program. Some of them, like the aforementioned RHI, provide cash payments to eligible UK recipients, while others may provide funds for implementation directly. For commercial entities, decreasing the carbon footprint might be even more important, since they have strong reasons to meet government-imposed targets. While the situation may differ from one location to another, it is generally possible to obtain assistance for this type of technological upgrade.
The idea here is to eliminate avoidable waste while ensuring that all energy needs are met, thus increasing the overall energy efficiency and staying within the planned expenditure range. In some cases, companies can slash their energy bills by up to 40% by implementing simple measures such as optimisation of the heating system.
Solar power is probably one of the best-known forms of sustainable energy, and in recent years it is commonly deployed in residential and commercial properties. The main reason for the growing popularity of this technology is its beneficial impact on the environment – some case studies indicate that solar panels alone can reduce our carbon footprint by 5-10%.
Solar power is probably one of the best-known forms of sustainable energy, and in recent years it is commonly deployed in residential and commercial properties. The main reason for the growing popularity of this technology is its beneficial impact on the environment – some case studies indicate that solar panels alone can reduce our carbon footprint by 5-10%.
In the current climate, many companies are trying to decrease their carbon footprint to become more eco-friendly and qualify for government incentives. Current programs include the Renewable Heat Initiative, adopting this approach could be the easiest solution for immediate improvement.