PHAM NEWS | JUNE 2024 34 Products in Action


Heat pumps help keep the rhinos warm at Chester Zoo


Chester Zoo has announced a strategic partnership with Mitsubishi Electric as part of its drive to reach net zero. The partnership, which was announced at a press event by Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan brand ambassador George Clarke, will see the heat pump manufacturer’s experts work with the zoo’s facilities and design teams to keep animals warm – like the critically endangered Eastern Black Rhinos. They will also provide heating, cooling and ventilation equipment in other buildings across the 128-acre site while reducing the zoo’s carbon emissions. As a conservation and


education charity that’s committed to preventing extinction and dedicated to raising awareness of conservation and environmental challenges, the zoo is aiming to be net zero in its scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. As part of this, it is actively working to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. Each of its buildings have very different requirements, based on their use, including the animals


and species cared for in them. “Mitsubishi Electric is


helping us understand the decarbonisation potential on buildings across our site to help us meet our net zero targets,” says Jennifer Kelly, head of sustainability at Chester Zoo. “We’re proud to be leading the way on sustainability and inspiring others to do the same – the future of our planet depends on it.”


Renewable heat transforms 180 year old home


Heat pumps from Stiebel Eltron have been specified for The Willows project in Leominster, demonstrating that this renewable technology can be successfully integrated into older buildings. Stiebel Eltron provided expertise and equipment to transform this 180-year-old home’s heating system. The project involved implementing a new


underfloor heating system powered by the company’s WPL 25 air source heat pump. To maximise efficiency, the team made comprehensive upgrades to the building, including new insulation, windows, and a roof. The installation was led by Roth UK, an underfloor heating specialist. “The heating system we have applied marries


the old with the new, allowing us to keep the character of the building while using modern technologies and design to ensure it runs efficiently,” says Graham Moore, Roth UK general manager. “A building is always going to have heat loss, but it’s about minimising that as much as possible. When reducing heat loss in buildings you need to take a holistic approach. ” ◼ phamnews.co.uk/624/28


The partnership was


developed following two successful projects utilising Mitsubishi Electric equipment. The first involved air source heat pumps, air conditioning and ventilation installed in the zoo’s new conference and events venue. The second saw one of its rhino habitats, home to the critically endangered Eastern Black Rhinos, heated by six Ecodan air source heat pumps.


Brand ambassador George


Clarke says: “I’ve been talking for years about the power and versatility of heat pumps for different living environments. The air source heat pumps deployed at Chester Zoo demonstrate what’s possible and show that if heat pumps can work in our rhino habitats, they can work in residential and wider settings too!” ◼ phamnews.co.uk/624/27


Installer recommended boiler


Navien’s NCB700 ON Combi Crossover boiler has given a family home in East Sussex a boiler that meets daily hot water demands while saving space in the home. It is now providing consistent hot water without requiring a bulky cylinder. The boiler’s ON technology and NaviCirc smart recirculation system allows for quick hot water availability, even with multiple showers running. By eliminating the need for a cylinder, the NCB700 ON freed up valuable storage space, and intelligent controls allow precise management of the heating and hot water across different zones of the house. The system’s efficiency features, like Smart Forecast and Geofencing, ensures energy is only used when needed. ◼ phamnews.co.uk/624/29


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