Designing community heat pumps systems for heat networks – CIBSE Journal

Over the past 18 months, heat pumps have replaced CHPs on heat networks, according to FairHeat’s Michael Ridge. The challenge now, he says, is to integrate the technology successfully, while still providing reliable and affordable heat for customers and residents

Working in the construction sector as a heat-networks specialist, I have seen my fair share of policy changes and new technology trends. However, none has been as significant as the transition we are currently navigating: the heat pump has arrived, and it is here to stay. Heat-pump technology is our best bet to aggressively decarbonise the UK’s heat sector, as we move from fossil fuel-based systems and take advantage of the falling carbon intensity of the Grid.

Only 18 months ago, the projects I was supporting were gas-based combined heat and power (CHP), but this era feels well and truly behind us now. The new challenge is to integrate heat-pump technology into heating systems effectively, while still providing the (...)

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