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Sponsored by: DECC publishes water source heat map
THE DEPARTMENT OF Energy & Climate Change (DECC) has published a map of potential water source heat locations throughout England. The map summarises the result of a high level assessment of around 40 urban rivers with the highest potential for water source heat pump deployment, for both heating and cooling purposes. The map does this by identifying areas of high heat demand adjacent to rivers with
sufficiently high flow rates. The map also provides a high level indication of locations sensitive to environmental factors, which may provide a further constraint to development. This map has been
developed for local authorities, community groups and private developers in order to highlight the opportunities for deploying this innovative technology at larger scales. The aim of the map is
Training for the heat pump industry from Business Edge
BUSINESS EDGE IS now offering a range of training courses for the heat pump industry.
The courses are presented at the company’s Portsmouth training centre, and presented by experienced trainers from Business Edge and Worcester Bosch. The initial course
commences with a foundation certificate in basic heating and hot water system design. This is aimed at persons with little or no experience and provides a good level of understanding for the design and specification of domestic heating systems as well as sizing hot water storage cylinders.
There is a four day course covering the installation and maintenance of heat pump
systems. Air and ground source heat pump training will enable candidates to confidently propose, survey, design and install domestic or small commercial heat pump installations, enlisting manufacturers’ support where required.
The heat pump course for installers delivers a QCF Level 3 qualification for experienced heating engineers, plumbers or persons from an allied trade. Other courses provide grounding in essential supporting legislation and technologies such as Water Regulations.
Finally, Business Edge covers the certification schemes to enable persons to work on the refrigeration circuits with heat pumps.
to raise awareness of this untapped potential and to encourage stakeholders to consider water source heat pumps as an option when planning for local, sustainable energy solutions.
DECC plans to deliver a more detailed water source heat map in the next few months, which will form an part of the new national heat map that is currently being developed further.
Ground source and RHI demystified by Kensa
KENSA HEAT PUMPS are taking to the roads of Britain this Autumn and Winter to help installers demystify the Renewable Heat Incentive and unearth the mysteries of ground source heat pumps.
The adventure begins in September and runs throughout October and November, re-commencing after the heating season in February and March 2015. Locations from Scotland to Cornwall will feature in Kensa’s 18 date UK tour, starting with Cambridge on the 10 September. The events will help challenge and unmask misconceptions and myths of heat pump technology, alongside a general look at the renewable industry
itself and the impact the Renewable Heat Incentive may have on installers’ customer bases, and ultimately their businesses.
Taking in both rural and urban locations, Kensa’s Installer Roadshow will provide targeted events to both non-MCS/ Oftec installers and MCS installers.
The Roadshow will enjoy support from Plumbase Renewables and the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC). Lasting just three hours, each bite-size breakfast event will feed installers inquisitive appetites and delve into the truth about heat pumps and their place in the market.
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