Let’s talk about CO2 heat pumps.

The effects of climate change have started to reveal themselves over the past couple of years, with extreme temperatures and erratic weather patterns causing problems worldwide.

And with more climate issues coming to light almost daily, we must do everything we can as individuals, building owners or businesses to reduce our carbon emissions.

One way we can do that is with CO2 heat pumps.

Heat networks & CO2 Heat Pumps: a closer look

Heat networks have emerged as a potential game-changer in the search for an energy-efficient solution to reducing the use of fossil fuels. Heat networks centralise heat generation and distribution, allowing them to operate more efficiently.

And with a revolutionary CO2 heat pump, it’s even greener.

Why?

Because it uses carbon dioxide (a natural resource) as a refrigerant, substantially lowering the system’s carbon footprint. There are plenty of other benefits, but this one is key if we’re ever going to achieve net zero.

What are the other benefits?

While the use of CO2 in heat pumps is a game-changer, there are other benefits to making the switch, including:

1.     They extract heat and moisture from the air

By removing heat and water, CO2 heat pumps can be used all year round (not just when you need to pop the heating on). Removing moisture from the air also reduces mould growth, which can be a killer.

2.    They reduce outgoings

An efficient heat pump can save you £260 per year, depending on the building’s size and specifications, and CO2 heat pumps can be great for your pocket just the same.

With Governments and industries looking for affordable, green solutions, these heat pumps tick all the boxes. They cut down on energy use, which means lower energy bills.

3.   They’re adaptable to existing systems

CO2 heat pumps can be integrated into an existing heating system, reducing the need for extensive renovations or replacements.

This adaptability makes them a practical choice for those looking to transition to a more sustainable heating option without major overhauls.

Are CO2 Heat Pumps the future?

The stark reality is, they have to be.

Climate change is happening at an unexpected, catastrophic rate, and we have to do everything we can to do our bit in reducing carbon emissions.

One way to do that is by installing a CO2 Heat Pump.

Is your heat network working efficiently?

If you’re unsure how efficient your Heat network is, try our Heat Network Calculator.

Looking to switch to a CO2 heat pump?

Then you’ve come to the right place.

You’ll be excited to learn that HEATWEB, in collaboration with Swansea University and Mitsubishi, has developed a CO2 heat pump system as part of our SHED project.

Contact us today to learn more about Heat Pumps and when they’ll be ready to implement into your heat network.