Heat Pumps - the benefits
- Heat pumps have been available for many years
- Increasingly adopted in preference to conventional fossil fuel heating systems. In Sweden the technology has a 95% market share with 87% in Switzerland, with increasing growth in other markets Austria (36%), Finland (35%), Germany (25%) and France (15%)
- Heat Pumps provide a cost effective alternative to fossil fuel heating systems.
- Produce savings of between 30% and 70% on existing heating and hot water bills. The exact percentage depends on a range of variables (type of heat pump, previous fuel source, size of premises).
- 400 - 500% For every 1kW of electricity used to operate the heat pump, approximately 4kW to 5kW is available for heating your property
- Can operate in reverse to cool your premises.
- Ideal for swimming pools
- LOW CARBON - reduce your carbon emissions by between 40% and 75%.
- Reduce fossil fuel usage
- Heat Pumps can be configured to connect to existing heating and hot water systems, and will run an existing radiator set up in existing houses.
- For new builds, underfloor heating is recommended .
- 20 - 25 year lifespan (significantly in excess of that of conventional boiler)
- Heat pumps are extremely reliable and require no regular maintenance
- Non polluting
- No gas safety (carbon monoxide) concerns
- Lower operating temperatures for domestic hot water and radiators.
- Enhance the value of your home
- The proposed Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is calculated to provide a 12% return on your investment with payments index linked and guaranteed by the Government for between 18 and 23 years depending on system type and output