Commercial Heat Pumps

One of the simplest and most straightforward types of Heat Pumps. Their efficiency is highly dependent on ambient conditions, but it’s possible to increase efficiency by utilising waste heat. They’re often the most cost-effective type of Heat Pump, but deliver more limited carbon savings.

Ground Source Heat Pumps have much stronger seasonal performance than Air Source Heat Pumps. They can also deliver larger carbon reductions. However, since boreholes need to be drilled, their installation can be more disruptive and complex, and the installation can be more expensive.

You can expect to get larger carbon reductions with a Water Source Heat Pump compared to Ground or Air Source. They can also be more cost effective and require less land than a Ground Source Heat Pump. However, there’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach, so their installation may be more complex and time-consuming.

These can achieve very high levels of efficiency, and can deliver the highest carbon reductions of any heat source. It’s also possible to achieve temperatures in excess of 100°C. However, performance is highly dependent on the volume and temperate of waste heat that’s available, so can be intermittent.

Combining 2+ Heat Pump units, Cascade Heat Pumps are scalable and relatively straightforward to install. They can deliver temperatures of up to > 120°C for industrial processes. However their performance is very dependent on ambient conditions, and they can be more expensive and complex to retrofit on existing sites.

The difference between the temperature of your heat source vs. the temperature of the heat you want to produce is the key factor in determining a Heat Pump’s performance, associated carbon emissions, and installation costs. Our expert team will guide you through the best option for your organisation, based on your site limitations and business objectives.