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Geoff Ellison explains what you need to know about drilling boreholes for ground source heat pumps

2021/11/29

There’s a lot you need to know if you’re considering putting in a borehole for water or for your ground source heating loops. Geoff Ellison, director at Dragon Drilling, explains how deep the holes are, what they look like, how long they take to drill and what Dragon Drilling’s smallest size...

Graham Hendra discusses the future of heat pump innovation

2021/12/02

After recording our new series called We Ask… (watch this space) we had a quick, informal chat with Graham Hendra about the peoples’ carbon footprints, the innovation of heat pumps and electric vehicles. As always, it’s a fun and entertaining experience chatting with Graham who is always willing to share his expertise...

Julian Clarke explains why he chose a Daikin high temperature air source heat pump

2021/12/17

Julian Clarke, a sustainable homeowner in the UK with a solar PV array and two electric cars, explains why he installed an air source heat pump to replace his oil boiler, why he selected the installer that he did, and why he opted for a high temperature unit from Daikin....

Dave Pearson explains how heat pumps are being used in apartment blocks and by Scottish whiskey distilleries

2021/12/19

We sat down and had a fascinating chat that was full of insights with Dave Pearson, Group Sustainable Development Director at Star Refrigeration. Dave tells us about how heat pumps are being used to heat apartment blocks, what his thoughts are on electricity tariffs and the impact they’re having on...

Phil Hurley, chairman of the Heat Pump Association, discusses the challenges and opportunities facing heat pumps in 2022

2022/01/01

We kick off the new year by speaking to Phil Hurley, chairman of the Heat Pump Association. We ask Phil about the challenges and opportunities facing the heat pump industry in 2022, and he shares his thoughts on rising energy prices and the potential introduction of heat as a service...

Aimee Clark and Mubeen Hafeji from Octopus Energy Services discuss how Octopus Energy is going to accomplish installing air source heat pumps in the UK for £5,000.

2022/02/05

Octopus Energy are entering the market this year to deliver air source heat pumps in the UK for £5,000. We speak to Aimee Clark, Head of Commercial | Low Carbon Technology, Octopus Energy and Mubeen Hafeji, Head of Supply Chain | Low Carbon Technology, Octopus Energy Services about how Octopus...

Mike Cooke from EOGB shares his thoughts on whether modulating oil boilers can play a role in decarbonising home heating

2022/03/01

As we transition towards a net zero future it’s important that we embrace as many technologies and solutions as possible to reduce home heating carbon emissions. Mike Cooke, managing director of EOGB, sat down with us and explains their modulating boiler can play a role in cutting carbon emissions, especially when used alongside...

Thomas Nowak talks to us about fascinating and innovative heat pump projects across Europe and the UK

2022/03/07

Join us for an interesting conversation with Thomas Nowak, Secretary General of the European Heat Pump Association, where we discuss the difference in installation numbers of air source heat pumps in Europe versus the UK. Thomas also talks to us about fascinating heat pump projects across Europe and the UK...

Matthew Aylott tells us if the UK government will honour its renewable commitments amidst the energy crisis

2022/03/29

We sat down with Matthew Aylott, Senior Policy Adviser at the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), the day after Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement 2022, to find out what measures the government is putting in place to ensure that the UK continues to work towards its net zero...

Simon Smith explains how solar PV, home storage batteries and renewable energy systems work

2022/04/03

Simon Smith from SA Energy explains how solar PV arrays and home storage batteries work, and what happens in the event of a power outage. Do your solar panels continue to power your home? Will the solar PV charge your batteries? All this answered and more.