Geothermal Heating
A larger hot water cylinder is required in the property, as the cylinder acts as a heat store, thus requiring more space than a conventional hot water cylinder.
Types of ground source heat pumps vary to dependent on the heating requirements of the property, whether it's an existing building or a new build property, types consist of .Horizontal loops, Vertical loops, and Slinky coils, see below for installation techniques. A ground source heat pump may be installed almost anywhere, but there must be an area large enough to lay the ground loops, or for other applications it will be necessary to drill a bore hole into the ground.
A heat pump can take low temperature heat and upgrade it to a higher, more useful temperature. If this heat comes from an ambient source, for example outside air or the ground, the use of a heat pump can result in savings in fossil fuel consumption and thus a reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases and other pollutants. Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs) in particular are receiving increasing interest in North America and Europe and the technology is now well established with over 550,000 units (80% of which are domestic) installed worldwide and over 66,000 installed annually (2004). Despite increasing use elsewhere, GSHPs are a relatively unfamiliar technology in the UK although the performance of systems is now such that, properly designed and installed, they represent a very carbon-efficient form of space heating. This website provides guidance notes on the design and installation of domestic closed-loop GSHP systems to help promote appropriate and effective use of this technology. It is aimed at both specifiers and their advisors but much of the information could be of interest to a more general reader. It provides outline rather than detailed guidance, focusing on the issues to be considered when selecting systems and components and estimating system performance.
GSHPs can be used to provide space and domestic water heating and, if required, space cooling to a wide range of building types and sizes. The provision of cooling, however, will result in increased energy consumption however efficiently it is supplied. GSHPs are particularly suitable for new build as the technology is most efficient when used to supply low temperature distribution systems such as underfloor heating. They can also be used for retrofit especially in conjunction with measures to reduce heat demand. They can be particularly cost effective in areas where mains gas is not available or for developments where there is an advantage in simplifying the infrastructure provided.
What is meant by "Payback Time"?
Quite simply the payback time is determined by your initial outlay for your chosen renewable energy option (heat pump hardware and installation costs) in this case, a ground source heat pump, verses the time it takes for your savings in energy costs to pay for the green energy solution you have chosen for your project. Thereafter, you begin to save money on your utility bills. A typical low cost solution for home energy generation is a domestic wind turbine for your home, as the initial costs are lower than say the installation of solar panels or a ground source heat pump, these installations may take longer to pay for themselves. It is worth considering seeking specialist advice for any renewable energy option to determine if the solution is the right one for your needs.
Ground Source Heating is a renewable energy source. Cheaper and more affordable options that can have an immediate effect on reducing your reliance on grid electricity or mains gas is detailed in Home Energy Saving ideas.
Heat Pump Installation
Flat Plate Collector Panels
Horizontal Loops
Vertical Loops
Slinky Coils
Heat Pump Benefits
Disadvantages
Design Criteria
Did You Know?
Further information about Underfloor Heating Contractors.
Building Design Products
The current design of buildings should encompass the environmental principles whilst maximising the sustainability and practicality of the building for the owner. There are many specialist consultants available in this field, find out more about Sustainable Homes.
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Consideration should be given to new build homes as to the orientation and position to maximise solar gain, in this way, it can help reduce energy use, particularly in winter months. High levels of insulation should be used, and the materials used in the construction are obtained from sustainable sources.
The Sustainable Building Code helps to address these issues. The Building Research Establishment’s Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) also known as the BRE Ecohomes System. Assessors known as Code Assessors are specialists in this field.
Further information about Environmental Building Design Products
Funding & Grants
Please note that some of the entitlements may change due to varying legislation, and Government sponsored schemes. See also Home Energy Saving Grants.
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Scotland - Alternative, Green, Environmentally Eco-friendly specialist company in Scotland - This directory includes the following regions and towns near to your location including the City of Glasgow and the City of Edinburgh.
Aberdeenshire: Aberdeen, Alford, Ballater, Banchory, Blackburn, Boddam, Clerkhill, Ellon, Fraserburgh, Huntly, Insch, Inverbervie, Inverurie, Kemnay, Kintore, Laurencekirk, Macduff, Maud, Peterhead, Portlethen, Portsoy, Red Cloak, Rosehearty, Stonehaven, Turriff, Westhill.
Heat Pumps in Angus: Arbroath, Brechin, Carnoustie, Dundee, Forfar, Kinnettles, Kirriemuir, Menmuir, Monifieth, Montrose.
Geothermal heating in Argyll: Bowmore, Campbeltown, Dunoon, Garelochhead, Helensburgh, Inveraray, Oban, Port Ellen, Rothesay, Tarbert, Tobermory.
Heat Pumps in Ayrshire: Ardrossan, Auchinleck, Ayr, Beith, Cumnock, Dalmellington, Dalry, Darvel, Galston, Girvan, Irvine, Kilbirnie, Kilmarnock, Kilmarnock Cross, Kilwinning, Largs, Mauchline, Maybole, Millport, New Cumnock, Prestwick, Saltcoats, Stevenston, Stewarton, Troon.
Geothermal heating Installer in West Kilbride.
Geothermal heating in Banffshire: Banff.
Heat Pumps in Berwickshire.
Heat Pumps in Caithness: Thurso, Wick.
Geothermal heating in Clackmannanshire: Alloa, Alva, Clackmannan, Dollar, Tillicoultry, Tullibody.
Geothermal heating Installer in Dumfriesshire: Annan, Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie, Dumfries, Gatehouse of Fleet, Gretna, Kirkconnel, Kirkcudbright, Langholm, Lochmaben, Lockerbie, Moffat, Newbridge Drive, Newton Stewart, Sanquhar, Stranraer, Thornhill, Whithorn, Wigtown.
Geothermal heating Installer in Dunbartonshire: Alexandria, Balloch, Bonhill, Clydebank, Dumbarton.
Geothermal heating in East Lothian: Cockenzie, Dunbar, Haddington, Musselburgh, North Berwick, Prestonpans, Tranent.
Geothermal heating in Fife: Anstruther, Auchtermuchty, Balcurvie, Ballingry, Benarty, Buckhaven, Burntisland, Collydean, Cowdenbeath, Crail, Cupar, Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline, Dysart, East Wemyss, Falkland, Glenrothes, Inverkeithing, Kelty, Kincardine, Kinghorn, Kinglassie, Ladybank, Letham, Leuchars, Leven, Levenmouth Lochgelly, Markinch, Methil, Newburgh, Newport-on-Tay, North Queensferry, Pitcoudie, Rosyth, St Andrews, St Monans, Tayport, Upper Largo, Woodhaven, Wormit.
Heat Pumps contractor in Inverclyde.
Heat Pumps in Inverness-Shire: Inverness.
Geothermal heating Installer in Isle Of Lewis.
Geothermal heating in Kincardineshire: Banchory.
Heat Pumps in Lanarkshire: Airdrie, Bargeddie, Bellshill, Biggar, Blantyre, Bothwell, Burnside, Cambuslang, Cardowan, Carfin, Carluke, Castlecary, Coatbridge, Cumbernauld, East Kilbride, Fairhill, Glasgow, Gowkthrapple, Hamilton, Harthill, Kilsyth, Kirkfieldbank, Lanark, Larkhall, Lesmahagow, Moodiesburn, Motherwell, Muirhead, Netherton, Pather, Ravenscraig, Ravenstruther, Rigside, Rutherglen, Shotts, Shottskirk, Stepps, Stonehouse, Strathaven, Uddingston, Wishaw.
Heat Pumps in Lothian: Edinburgh.
Geothermal heating in Midlothian: Bonnyrigg, Dalkeith, Edinburgh, Gorebridge, Loanhead, Mayfield, Penicuik, Shawfair.
Geothermal heating Installer in Morayshire: Buckie, Dufftown, Elgin, Fochabers, Forres, Keith, Kinloss, Lossiemouth, Portgordon, Rothes, Strathlene, Tomintoul.
Geothermal heating in Nairnshire: Nairn.
Geothermal heating in North Berwick.
Heat Pumps contractor in Orkney Isles.
Heat Pumps in Peeblesshire.
Geothermal heating Installer in Perthshire: Aberfeldy, Auchterarder, Balado, Birnam, Blackford, Blairgowrie, Bridge of Earn, Comrie, Coupar Angus, Crieff, Dunkeld, Kinross, Perth, Pitlochry, Scone.
Geothermal heating in Renfrewshire: Barrhead, Bishopton, Clarkston, Erskine, Giffnock, Johnstone, Linwood, Newton Mearns, Paisley, Ralston, Renfrew.
Geothermal heating in Ross-Shire.
Heat Pumps in Selkirkshire: Selkirk.
Geothermal heating in Stirlingshire: Stirling.
Heat Pumps in Sutherland.
Geothermal heating in West Lothian: Armadale, Ballencrieff, Bathgate, Blackburn, Blackridge, Bridgend, Broxburn, East Calder, Linlithgow, Livingston, Stoneyburn, Whitburn.
Geothermal heating Installer in Wigtownshire: Stranraer.
Geothermal heating in Northern Ireland
Heat Pumps in Antrim, Ards, Armagh, Ballymena, Ballymoney, Banbridge, Belfast, Carrickfergus, Castlereagh, Coleraine, Cookstown, Craigavon, Derry, Down, Dungannon, Fermanagh, Larne, Limavady, Lisburn, Magherafelt, Mourne, Moyle, Newry, Newtownabbey, North Down, Omagh, South Tyrone, Strabane.
Heat Pumps contractor in Wales - Alternative, Green, Environmentally Eco-friendly specialist company in Wales - This directory includes the following regions and towns near to your location including the City of Cardiff and the Swansea.
Geothermal heating in Carmarthenshire: Aber-arad, Aber-giar, Abergorlech, Abergwili, Abernant, Alltwalis, Ammanford, Bancyfelin, Bethlehem, Brechfa, Bronwydd, Brynamman, Burry Port, Caeo, Caio, Carmarthen, Cefneithin, Cenarth, Cross Hands, Cwmamman, Dafen, Eglwyscummin, Felinfoel, Ferryside, Five Roads, Garnant, Glanamman, Horeb, Kidwelly, Laugharne, Llandybie, Llanfynydd, Llangadog, Llangain, Llangyndeyrn, Llanpumsaint, Llansteffan, Llanybydder, Manordeilo, Myddfai, Nantgaredig, Newcastle Emlyn, Pantyffynnon, Pemberton, Pembrey, Pencader, Pendine, Peniel, Pontarsais, Pontyberem, Pumsaint,Red Roses, Rhydargaeau, Rhydcymerau, St Clears, Talley, Trapp, Trelech, Whitland.
Geothermal heating Installer in Ceredigion: Aberaeron, Aberporth, Beulah, Blaenrheidol, Borth, Cardigan, Ceulan-a-maesmawr, Ciliau Aeron, Dyffryn Arth, Faenor, Geneu'r Glyn, Henfynyw, Lampeter, Llanarth, Llanbadarn Fawr, Llanddewi Brefi, Llandyfriog, Llandysiliogogo, Llandysul, Llanfair Clydogau, Llanfarian, Llanfihangel Ystrad, Llangeitho, Llangoedmor, Llangrannog, Llangwyryfon, Llangynfelyn, Llanilar, Llanllwchaiarn, Llanrhystud, Llansantffraed, Llanwenog, Llanwnnen, Lledrod, Melindwr, Nantcwnlle, New Quay, Penbryn, Pontarfynach, Tirymynach, Trawsgoed, Trefeurig, Tregaron, Troedyraur, Y Ferwig, Ysbyty Ystwyth, Ysgubor-y-coed, Ystrad Fflur.
Heat Pumps in Pembrokeshire: Fishguard, Goodwick, Hakin, Haverfordwest, Milford Haven, Narberth, Neyland, Pembroke, Pembroke Dock, St David's, Tenby.
Geothermal heating in North Wales:
Geothermal heating Installer in Conwy: Abergele, Betws-y-Coed, Colwyn Bay, Llandudno, Llanfairfechan, Llanrwst, Penmaenmawr, Denbighshire, Llangollen, Prestatyn, Rhuddlan, Rhyl, Ruthin, St Asaph.
Geothermal heating Installer in Flintshire: Bagillt, Broughton, Buckley, Caerwys, Ewloe, Flint, Holywell, Mold, Northop, Queensferry, Saltney, Shotton, Gwynedd, Bala, Bangor, Barmouth, Bethesda, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Caernarfon, Criccieth, Dolgellau, Ffestiniog, Harlech, Llanberis, Nefyn, Porthmadog, Pwllheli, Tywyn, Y Felinheli, Wrexham.
Heat Pumps in South Wales: Abercraf, Aberdare, Abergavenny, Abersychan, Abertillery, Aberystwyth, Bargoed, Barry, Beaufort, Bettws Newydd, Birchgrove, Bishopton, Blackwood, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Blaenavon, Brecon, Bridgend, Brithdir, Briton Ferry, Bryncoch, Brynhyfryd, Brynmawr, Bwlch, Cadoxton, Caerleon, Caerphilly, Caerwent, Caldicot, Cardiff, Chepstow, Clydach, Cockett, Coed Eva, Coldra Woods, Countywide, Cowbridge, Craig-Defn-Parc, Creigau, Creigiau, Crickhowell, Cross Keys, Cwmavon, Cwmbran, Cwmcarn, Cwmdu, Dinas Powys, Dingestow, Dyffryn Cellwen, East Aberthaw, Ebbw Vale, Ewenny, Ferndale, Glais, Glynneath, Gorseinon, Gowerton, Grosmont, Hengoed, Henllys, Hensol, Hirwaun, Hollybush, Kenfig, Killay, Laleston, Lavernock, Llancadle, Llandeilo, Llandough,Llandovery, Llanelli, Llanelly Hill, Llangennech, Llangybi, Llannon, Llansamlet, Llantrisant, Llantwit Major, Llanwern, Llanwrda, Lower Cwmtwrch, Maesteg, Magor, Manmoel, Margam, Merthyr Tydfil, Mitchel Troy, Monkswood, Monmouth, Morriston, Mountain Ash, Mumbles, Nantyglo, Neath, Nelson, New Inn, New Tredegar,Newport, Oakdale, Oxwich Bay, Parkmill, Pen Y Cae, Penallt, Penarth, Pencoed, Penlan, Penmark, Penycae, Pontardawe, Pontarddulais, Pontllanfraith, Pontlliw, Pontnewydd, Pontyates, Pontyclun, Pontypool, Pontypridd, Port Einon, Port Talbot, Porth, Porthcawl, Pyle, Raglan, Rassau, Reynoldston, Rhandirmwyn, Rhoose, Rhossili, Rhymney, Rogerstone, Sedbury, Shirenewton, Skenfrith, Skewen, Southgate, St Athan, St Brides Major, St Hilary, Sully, Swansea, Talbot Green, Talgarth, Talywain, Three Crosses, Tintern, Tonypandy, Torfaen, Treboeth, Tredegar, Tredunnock, Treharris, Trelleck, Treorchy, Tutshill, Upper Killay, Usk, Waunarlwydd, Wenvoe, Whitebrook, Wick, Wyllie, Ystalyfera.