INDUSTRY NEWS
WASTE HEAT FROM COMPUTER DATA CENTRES TO HEAT THOUSANDS OF UK HOMES
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housands of homes will be kept warm by
waste heat from nearby data centres for the fi rst time in the UK – thanks to a share of nearly £65 million of government funding for fi ve green heating projects across the country. The Old Oak
Park Royal development in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham will be the fi rst of its kind to recycle waste heat from large computer systems storing internet data to supply heating for the local community. The heat network, backed by £36 million in government support will connect 10,000 new homes and 250,000m2 of commercial space to a low-carbon energy source that will help keep bills low and contribute to the UK’s drive to
reach Net Zero by 2050. It is one of fi ve innovative green heating projects in London, Watford, Suff olk and Lancaster allocated grants from the Green Heat Network Fund. Together they are expected to create thousands of skilled jobs, helping deliver the government’s promise to grow the economy.
One of these successful projects will see Lancaster
University fully decarbonise its campus, by receiving over £21 million in support for a new low-carbon heat network. The heat network will supply heat to the university campus using a large heat pump, powered by a new solar farm and existing wind turbine. Energy Security Secretary Claire Coutinho said:
“Innovative projects, like these announced today, are another example of why the UK is a world leader in cutting carbon emissions. “We are investing in the technologies of the future so that families across the country will now be able to warm their homes with low-carbon, recycled heat - while creating thousands of new skilled jobs.”
Inbrief
BITZER, the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump specialist, acquired Czech company BPOWER in late October 2023.
www.bitzer.de/gb/en/
Spirotech, manufacturer for system water treatment solutions, has appointed Michael Pitt as its new UK technical advisor. He will also be the host of its new training sessions for domestic and commercial heating engineers..
www.spirotech.co.uk
Effi ciency-fi rst pump manufacturer, Wilo, has been accredited by the sustainability rating agency, EcoVadis, for its commitment towards driving sustainable practices.
www.wilo.com/gb/en/
UNLOCKING WIDESCALE HEAT PUMP DEPLOYMENT IN THE UK
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he Heat Pump Association (HPA) has released its newest report, ‘Unlocking Widescale Heat Pump Deployment in the UK’, providing a comprehensive
roadmap and collection of policy recommendations for accelerating the adoption of heat pumps in the United Kingdom. Craig Dolan, Chair of the Heat Pump Association emphasised the importance of the report, stating, “As a low carbon solution, heat pumps can be more than three times more effi cient than fossil fuel boilers and switching to heat pumps in the UK can reduce heating emissions by up to 75%, equivalent to all the territorial emissions of Denmark in 2021. This report is a call to action for stakeholders, policymakers and industry players to come together in making heat pump technology a cornerstone of the UK’s sustainable energy landscape.” Key Highlights of the report: ¡ Comprehensive analysis: The report off ers a thorough examination of the current state of the heat pump industry in the UK, outlining existing barriers, opportunities, and the economic benefi ts of mass adoption. ¡ Policy Recommendations: It provides a clear set of well-researched policy recommendations aimed at creating an environment conducive to widespread heat pump deployment. These recommendations are backed
by extensive research and the expertise of HPA’s well-versed membership.
Mark Wilkins, vice-chair of the Heat Pump Association
said: “This is a fantastic report outlining a
comprehensive set of policy recommendations which if implemented, would provide investors, manufacturers, installers and consumers with confi dence in the sector. We are confi dent that these insights will positively support policy development, propelling us towards a cleaner, greener tomorrow.”
Charlotte Lee, chief executive of the Heat Pump Association, highlighted the signifi cance of collaboration in creating this report, saying, “It’s been immensely gratifying to work collaboratively with our members and industry partners to produce this report. It refl ects the collective dedication and expertise of our community in driving positive change for our environment and economy. Further policy support and political commitment are essential to support the sector in working towards the Government ambition to install 600,000 heat pumps a year by 2028. The full report can be downloaded at: https://www.
heatpumps.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/HPA- Unlocking-Widescale-Heat-Pump-Deployment-in-the-UK.pdf
Harrogate-based ventilation manufacturer EnviroVent recently donated six ventilation units to Treetops Hospice in Risley, Derbyshire, which featured on BBC One’s ‘DIY SOS: The Big Build for Children in Need.
www.envirovent.com
British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has set clear sustainability targets including increasing its sales of its low carbon products and increasing the use of recycled material in its manufacturing.
www.vent-axia.com
Uponor and GF have joined forces with the aim of becoming a global leader in sustainable water and fl ow solutions. To support this ambition, complementary businesses will be grouped together under one roof – GF Uponor.
www.uponor.com/en-gb
www.gfps.com
The latest NHS Digital statistics show that scalds and burns from contact with heating systems have cost the NHS £6 million in the last 12 months.
www.ciphe.org.uk
Daikin, a specialist in the heating, cooling, and ventilation industry, has teamed up with HSS Training to off er skills training, including F-Gas training, at a reduced rate.
www.daikin.co.uk
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