A new and clean way of heating
buildings in the UK, ground source heat pumps do
not require hot rocks (geothermal energy) and can
be installed in most locations, using a borehole
or shallow trenches or, less commonly, by extracting
heat from a pond or lake. Heat collecting pipes
in a closed loop, containing water (with a little
antifreeze) are used to extract this stored energy,
which can then be used to provide space heating
and domestic hot water. In some applications, the
pump can be reversed in summer to provide an element
of cooling.
Ground source heat pump systems
have been widely used in other parts of the world,
including North America and Europe, for many years.
Typically they cost more to install than conventional
systems; however, they have low running and maintenance
costs and can be expected to provide reliable and
environmentally friendly heating for in excess
of 50 years (ground source collector loop life).
The heat pump has a life in excess of 20 years,
longer than a heating boiler. Over the lifetime
of the system, a well designed GSHP is often the
most cost effective choice.
The GSHPA are delighted to be
working with Mining Communications at the forthcoming
Geothermal Live! event, where many market stakeholders
will be able to assess current developments in
the market, as well as developing leads and contacts
for new business and future contracts in this rapidly
expanding field.
Now in it’s third year, the Geothermal Live!
event is the UK’s biggest and best heat pump,
drilling and piling show. The event is expected to
attract more than 150 exhibitors and some 2,000 visitors
including specifiers, surveyors, consulting and contracting
engineers, local authorities, housing developers
and architects, heating & plumbing specialists
and installers, heating and ventilating engineers,
M&E contractors and ground water engineers.
A GSHP conference will be held
alongside the exhibition and the conference topics
will include subjects such as ground investigation
and discuss the innovative new techniques being
introduced across Europe. Among other topics it
will also look at the pivotal role played by regulation
and legislation in improving standards as well
as creating opportunities in the ground engineering
industry. There will also be focus on ground-stabilisation
programmes, trenchless construction and the development
of a safe and skilled workforce.
The Geothermal Live! event is
being held at the East of England Showground in
Peterborough on the 30th April and 1st May 2008.
More information can be found
online at www.gshp.org.uk The
Ground Source Heat Pump Association is managed
by the National Energy Foundation from their offices
in Milton Keynes.
Company Name
Ground Source Heat Pump Association
Contact
Sarah Gaunt
The National Energy Foundation
The National Energy Centre
Davy Avenue
Knowlhill
Milton Keynes
MK5 8NG
Tel: 01908 665555
Established
2006
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