Renewable energy installations are becoming increasingly widespread and a key part of this is down to Air Source Heat Pump systems – which aren't as complex and expensive as they sound.
They provide heating via radiators or underfloor heating, and take care of all hot water needs, and have increased in efficiency in recent years through new, contemporary high temperature air source heat pump systems arriving on the market, which are capable of heating traditional steel radiators up to 80°C.
"In comparison with traditional fossil fuels, air source heat pumps can lead to a significant reduction in utility bills," says Gordon Atkinson, Marketing Director at Enerfina, independent internet-based renewable energy specialists.
"They are an ideal solution for an urban or suburban setting, where space constraints may rule out the installation of other renewable energy systems such as ground source heat pumps or wood pellet boilers."
Benefits of Air Source Heat Pumps
• Easy and straightforward installation.
• Suitable for a new build scenario and very convenient to install in a renovation or retrofit situation. The higher temperature systems can integrate easily with existing steel radiators.
• Generally cheaper to install than ground or water source heat pumps, so payback can be achieved in a shorter timeframe.
• Sustainable means of providing heat and hot water for your property. No fossil fuels are used as the system runs on electricity, which can be supplied (at least in part) by renewable sources such as wind or solar PV panels.
• Very efficient means to heat your property, both from an energy and cost perspective. One kW of electricity consumed by your air source heat pump will typically generate up to 4 kWs of heat energy.
Article Source: enerfi590.newsvine.com
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