Sustainability
How GSHPs can slash your energy bills for a more sustainable planet
John Rodgman, managing director of the geothermal drilling company, Borehole Solutions, has provided an insight into ground source heat pumps, and their role in providing a cheaper, efficient, and more sustainable alternative to traditional heating networks
E
ven with the construction industry facing constant pressure from the cost-of-living crisis, rising material prices, labour shortages,
and more, it’s still the climate crisis that remains at the forefront of many minds. Companies and individuals alike are regularly searching for, and implementing strategies to not only reduce their own environmental impact, but also work towards the UK government’s Net Zero target come 2050. From the rise of ‘green’ buildings, to sustainably
sourcing materials, the incorporation of renewable energy into both the finished project, and the construction process in and of itself, and more, the construction industry has come on leaps and bounds in the pursuit of this target. Yet, despite all these environmentally-considerate adaptions to the industry, it is the introduction of GSHPs that have emerged as one of the frontrunners in green living within recent years. Regardless of whether you are a developer planning a new project, or someone just seeking to make your home eco-friendlier, cost control remains a crucial topic, especially when considering the existing energy climate of the UK. But what is causing this sudden increase in people switching away from the more traditional sources of renewable energy and towards GSHPs?
How do GSHPs work?
The premise of a GSHP is essentially a renewable heating system which taps into geothermal pockets within the earth’s crust to extract geothermal energy, and transfer it into a form useable for heating. A liquid solution of water and antifreeze is conveyed throughout a buried pipe system situated within a vertical or horizontal borehole, before passing through a heat exchanger, where it is either stored for further use in the production of electricity, or distributed as and when is needed.
22 March 2023
John Rodgman, managing director of Borehole Solutions
“With the UK government implementing a ban on traditional gas boiler installations come 2025, GSHP looks to play a significant role in working towards the government’s 2050 Net Zero target, with an estimated 19 million expected to be installed by that point.”
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Despite being able to be installed across the vast majority of locations within the UK, the exact scope and procedure of the project varies depending on a number of factors, from the specific size and location of the development, to the site’s underlying geological conditions, whether subsidence is present on the site, and more. In this regard, where alternative renewable energy sources, such as hydroelectric or wind, for example, required specific criteria to be met to operate effectively, there are few limitations to where GSHP can operate – from rivers, to rock formations, and even your own garden.
The role of GSHPs in sustainable construction
With the UK government implementing a ban on traditional gas boiler installations come 2025, GSHP looks to play a significant role in working towards the government’s 2050 Net Zero target, with an
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