UK organisations may be overspending to replace their heat pump systems when they reach end-of-life, warns a leading UK renewable energy pioneer.
Heat pumps, an efficient and cost-effective heating system that extracts ambient heat from the air or ground, usually last 15-20 years in a commercial setting before needing to be replaced.
Now Chris Reilly, founder of West Midlands-based Zeuner, is urging asset and site managers to investigate tailored solutions that update and optimise existing systems cost-effectively.
He said: “Wider awareness of the low-carbon, high-efficiency benefits of heat pumps has triggered a spike in the uptake of the technology over the past decade and many systems are now approaching end-of-life and need replacing – a process that can cost millions.
“However, there is an often-overlooked alternative, a tailored system that replaces the existing systems, such as those manufactured by Water Furnace, and optimising them with new, more efficient technology.
“Zeuner can assess an existing system following a consultation and provide replacement components that fit seamlessly into the existing real estate, even if the original manufacturer has gone out of business or left the UK market.”
The cost of a replacement heat pump system is driving some commercial property owners to seek out last-gen alternatives that are less efficient and sustainable.
“Environmental legislation surrounding buildings is tightening, so adopting carbon-intensive and inefficient legacy systems is a retrograde and shortsighted solution,” Chris said.
“A tailored, consultative heat pump solution can meet any building load requirement, saves money over time, and helps organisations fulfil their sustainability and CSR obligations.
“The process is also effective for complex installations and layouts, which some of our competitors won’t even quote for”.
