SUSTAINABLE HEATING A
n environmentally conscious retired couple in Bedfordshire sought to replace their expensive running and ineffi cient old
traditional heating system in their four-bedroom, 1890’s-built rural property with a more sustainable heating system. After consulting with Clima Renewables, which had been maintaining the old system, the couple opted to install a Panasonic Aquarea J Series T-Cap Monobloc Air to Water heat pump unit. The installation was completed with the Panasonic Aquarea Smart Cloud control system which allows the couple and the installer to remotely control the heating system. Homeowners, Hilary and Peter Foot commented:
“We have lived in the property for the last 34 years but found the old heating system to be very expensive to run. The heat pump system was installed in August 2023, and we’ve noticed a signifi cant reduction in our energy bills. At the same time our home maintains a consistent, comfortable warmth throughout. We also fi nd the Aquarea Smart Cloud app easy to use to control the temperature, and it’s useful to track historical data.” David Codona and Marc Umney, directors of
Clima Renewables, have been installing air to water heat pumps for a number of years, often sourcing units through distributors Ultimate Renewables. When discussing the Bedfordshire project, Simon at Ultimate Renewables recommended the Panasonic units for this older property due to their proven and reliable energy effi cient performance. David added, “We attended the Panasonic A2W training, and when installing the units, we found them to be more straightforward and quicker to install, with noticeably better quality overall. Since then, we have become Panasonic Pro Partners and installed many more units and will continue to do so”. The old heating system failed to provide adequate
warmth, often forcing homeowners, Hilary and Peter, to resort to using their open fi re on colder days. Wanting to futureproof their home with a more sustainable energy source, they explored heat pump technology. Having already installed 11 solar PV panels and an energy storage battery to help power their electric vehicles and other household utilities, the couple were open to transitioning their heating system as well. Their home now features underfl oor heating to
the ground fl oor and radiators upstairs rooms. Due to the age of the property, installation presented challenges – some rooms retained original wooden fl oorboards, while the extended part of the house had concrete fl ooring, requiring additional eff ort. However, the homeowners found the results well worth it. Hilary and Peter added: “We are extremely pleased with our decision and love the consistent, steady warmth throughout our home.” Clima Renewables recently conducted a 12- month service of the heating system, which
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A Panasonic heat pump solution has slashed the energy costs for a 19th-century Bedfordshire home
showed a good average SCOP of 4.47 for 2024. David noted that they have made a few more minor adjustments and expect to see even better results next year. The Panasonic J Series heat pump boasts
an A+++ Energy Class, and maximum output temperatures of 60°C. Bespoke software for maximum effi ciency delivers low output temperatures. The smart cloud control app and service app, with an easy-to-use remote controller for end user accessibility, enables a low carbon and holistic solution to heating. The unit in this project is a T-Cap and available in 9 kW, 12 and 16kW models, with an internal domestic hot water tank and external unit for ease of installation. The Aquarea T-Cap Monobloc unit is suitable for retrofi t and new build projects where the output capacity is demanding. The unit is described as being easy to install and is excellent for replacing gas, oil or electric boilers and for connecting to new underfl oor heating, radiators or fan coil units. It has very little drop off down to -20 °C outdoor temperature, without the help of an electrical booster heater, off ering a highly effi cient heating capacity even at low ambient temperatures.
26 May 2025
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