Green Deal Heat Pumps Installation For Domestic Use

 Air & Ground Source Heat Pump Installation

We aim to reveal more facts about the green deal plan in the near future that the general public may be unaware of as part of their home energy saving improvements, however here are some examples of what you can get under the scheme.

Some home owners may be aware that home insulation is a key aspect of improving your home's energy efficiency but there is also the prospect of having solar powered equipment installed as part of the package of measures which also includes Air Source and Ground Source (Geothermal) Heat Pumps.

A heat pump is a clever way to extract heat from its ambient temperature surroundings, for example a ground source heating pump can extract warmth from underground and this can be circulated through ground collectors back to your domestic hot water supply.

A typical controller looks like this:

This can be a wall or floor mounted cabinet that can be installed outside or inside your home. This in turn can be connected to the domestic hot water supply to help save on your energy bills.

The advantage of a GSHP is that it can produce heated water all year round - day or night.

Another type of pump is an air source pump (ASHP) this works generally as a heat recovery unit using air as a medium.Energy is derived from the difference in air temperature between the outside, and the inside of your home.

An airsource heat pump has greatest efficiency when installed close to the external wall of the property, this reduces transmission losses. An advantage of this system is that the operation is reversible, so when it is hot in summer you can use it as an air cooler, and in winter it helps to supply additional heating in the home environment.

A typical unit is shown below:

They look similar to an air conditioning unit but this equipment benefits from higher efficiency ratings.

Both types of heat pump make useful additions for home heating, they are also eco-friendly. Either unit can be fitted by a registered green deal installer provided that the "golden rule" criteria is met.

A green deal adviser can provide you with advice about both of these solar energy products.


To find out more about these and other solar power equipment refer to the Green Deal www.greendealadvisersuk.com website