AIR AND GROUND SOURCE ENERGY

Heating represents over half of all energy used in the UK, with principal resources being gas and oil.

With the cost of these fuels rising and their environmental impact increasing, alternative heating systems are now being incorporated into the construction process.

Kimpton provides in-depth expertise on designing and installing such systems including air and ground source heat pumps.
Ground source heat pumps use the energy naturally stored in soil, bedrock and groundwater, whilst air source utilise the energy in the surrounding air.

Air and Ground Source heat pumps require electricity to operate, but efficiently produce potentially up to three to five times as much heat energy per unit of electricity consumed.

There are a number of heat pump systems available which can be tailored to suit the heating requirements, as well as the site and budget constraints of any building (existing or new), utlilising, for example, ground loops, slinkies, bore holes (open and closed) or air as the source of energy - all utilising non ozone depleting refrigerants (which now include CO2).

Air and Ground Source Heat Pumps can also be used for providing cooling.

Buildings have become more densely populated with computers as well as people and therefore comfort cooling as well as ventilation has become increasingly more important to productivity. Cooling however can represent a significant proportion of the electricity consumed. Therefore the consequential impact on cost, efficiencies and the environment needs to be addressed.

We have a wealth of experience in numerous projects which have utilised air as well as ground source heat pump technology and therefore can advise on the best solution for incorporating heat pumps into your project..

Case Studies

Wellington Business Park
Kimpton Hits the Ground Running with Heat Pump Technology....

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