PHAM NEWS | MAY 2026 Hybrid Heating Systems More retrofit opportunities for installers


Described as offering a future- ready solution for UK homes, the Intergas Xtend Hybrid Heat Pump system pairs the company’s 5kW air source heat pump with a high- efficiency ErP-compliant boiler, thereby delivering immediate energy savings while requiring minimal system alterations. Suitable for installation in almost any domestic property, the hybrid system is predicted to reduce gas use by up to 80%, enabling homeowners to reduce costs from day one. The Xtend is no exception. The Xtend system automatically


determines the most efficient heat source at any given moment. Intergas’s integrated hybrid controller will ensure that the heat pump supplies most of the heating efficiently, while the boiler will only operate during peak demand or extreme cold. The controller will optimise running costs and performance, while providing seamless switching to guarantee consistent comfort levels for consumers. Intergas says that the Xtend


Hybrid Heat Pump combines practical installation benefits with long-term homeowner value. It


Smart way to link a new heat pump


The EvoLink Smart is Grant’s second generation of the EvoLink Hybrid System Hub. More compact in size, the EvoLink Smart is designed for use with the intuitive Aerona Smart Controller and facilitates the installation of a Grant Aerona 290 or Aerona3


air


source heat pump with most existing domestic heating systems. EvoLink Smart provides


is efficient, reliable and simple to install, and it allows installers to offer a future-ready heating solution that doesn’t require major home upgrades. For installers looking to


grow their business while supporting customers on their decarbonisation journey, it enables them to make the transition to heat pump installations without the learning curve typically associated with full


electrification. Installers will be able to


benefit from simple, intuitive setup with familiar Intergas controls, while the pre-configured hybrid operation will reduce commissioning time. Monobloc and split variants are available, and their compatibility with all existing ErP-compliant boilers means that the system will offer many retrofit opportunities. ◼ phamnews.co.uk/526/39


a solution for incorporating renewable energy into an existing heating system when a heat pump alone is not feasible. With the EvoLink Smart, a new Grant air-to-water heat pump can be installed with most types of existing systems, including oil, gas, LPG and modulating biomass boilers. Households can benefit from the addition of a heat pump while keeping their existing boiler as a supplementary heat source. Like its predecessor, the


EvoLink Smart is a white-cased, wall-mounted unit designed for installation inside the home. However, the latest model is significantly smaller, at only


350mm wide, making positioning much easier. It houses the hydraulics (including a combined mixing tank, flow and return connections, mixing PWM pump and temperature sensors) allowing installers to connect an Aerona 290 or Aerona3


R32 heat


pump to an existing system. The EvoLink Smart can also be used with boilers with a space heating output of up to 28kW. Designed to work with the


Aerona Smart Controller, the EvoLink Smart enables the heat pump to operate as the main heat source, with the original boiler used only when required. ◼ phamnews.co.uk/526/40


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