HEAT PUMPS
Heat pumps being manufactured at Stiebel Eltron’s production facility in Germany
be used in renovations, even with radiators, when design is appropriate. Indeed, we estimate that more than 50% of existing heating systems could be converted to heat pumps without the need for major measures. Meanwhile, another misconception is a heat pump’s inability to work effectively when air temperature is below freezing. However, heat pumps on the UK market today can work down to -25 degrees Celsius, with many designed with large surface areas allowing them to work better and more efficiently at lower temperatures. The stark reality is that the negative
myths surrounding heat pumps are largely unfounded. Heat pumps will play a vital role in helping humanity rise to the present climate challenges and the renewable heating sector should demonstrate this. At Stiebel Eltron we aim to
green electricity to drive them, none at all is generated. Crucially, heat pumps make a huge contribution to climate protection, saving around 2.5 tons of CO₂ annually per system.
With 28 million households in the
UK, this would see savings of 70 million tons of CO₂ each year if they were implemented in every home across the country. This leads us to
another concern that heat pumps are only suitable in new buildings, but the reality is that they can be successfully used to heat even the oldest properties. Modern heat pumps can
galvanise their adoption and open the door for consumers to implement these sustainable technologies in their homes. For those interested in learning more about the numerous benefits of heat pumps, they should give us a call. ■
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