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Ground source heat pumps

The surface of the Earth acts as a vast solar collector, constantly absorbing energy from the sun. Heat pumps use this solar energy stored in the ground, in groundwater or in the air by extracting it and transferring the heat into the home.

Unlike other renewables such as solar panels and wind turbines this energy is available all year round therefore a heat pump can provide 100% of heating and domestic hot water needs, making them a real alternative to conventional heating systems.

How does it work?

The temperatures near the earth’s surface remain constant all year round. At a depth of 2 metres the ground temperature ranges between 7 to 13ºC making it a good energy store. The heat pump works by extracting this stored energy from the ground, and raising it to a higher level, enabling it to be used for central or water heating.

Solar energy stored in the ground can be collected by laying pipes into the ground at a depth of 1 to 2 metres. The pipe is filled with a mixture of water and antifreeze which when circulated absorbs heat from the ground. A heat exchanger then transfers this heat via a compressor to the heating water.

 
System efficiency

The only power needed to operate the heat pump is a minimal electrical power control for the pump. Heat pump applications work particularly well with under-floor heating systems due to the low operating temperatures involved. With very few moving parts heat pump systems are low maintenance and have long life expectancies.

Application

Heat pumps are suitable for providing heat in any type of building, such as: Houses, apartment blocks, hotels, hospitals, schools and office buildings in both new build or modernisation projects.