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Air source heat pump technology has been around for a number of years, but only recently has it become one of the leading options for renewable heating around the home. They work by absorbing the heat from the outside air which can then be used to heat radiators, underfloor heating or hot water cylinders. The easiest example to compare the technology is with refrigerators, instead of using the air to make something cold the heat pumps do the reverse.
An air source heat pump does not create heat. It simply moves it from one place to another through the vapour compression cycle (or refrigeration process) to make it more useable. Heat from the air gets absorbed into a fluid, which is then compressed, raising its temperature. The higher temperature is then transferred into the heating system.
Electricity is needed to power the pump. The efficiency, or the measure of the heat energy output per kW of electricity, is stated as the SCOP (Seasonal Coefficient of Performance). For example, a SCOP of 3.2 means that for every 1kW of electricity, 3.2kW is generated.
The air source heat pump gets its energy from the surrounding air, so as the air temperature drops, so does the efficiency. The bigger the difference between the outside air and the target temperature (either the indoor room temperature or domestic hot water), the lower the efficiency. It is therefore key to understand the heat load of the property and the performance characteristics of the heat pump.
For space heating, air source heat pumps work best with underfloor heating, but radiators will work as well.
An enhanced Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) was announced in October 23 as part of the Government’s Heat & Buildings Strategy which now provides a £7500 grant to all eligible properties . Formerly known as the ‘Clean Heat Grant,’ the Boiler Upgrade Scheme replaced the domestic RHI. BUS focuses on replacing fossil fuel heating systems with low-carbon alternatives – including air source heat pumps.
Until 31 March 2027, there is 0% VAT on the installation of energy-saving materials including heat pumps.
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