Heat pumps
Air, sun and earth energise your home! Did you know that? A heat pump can do everything your boiler can... but with a very high proportion of clean, free renewable energy (and a little electricity)!
What are the different types of heat pump?
Aerothermal heat pumps
Often called air-to-air or air-to-water heat pumps, they use a refrigerant to capture heat from the outside air and release it indoors. Inverter technology allows the pump's power to be adjusted according to need, optimising energy consumption.
Geothermal heat pumps
Ground-source heat pumps harness the heat of the ground or groundwater. They are fitted with a heat exchanger that transfers this energy to the water in the home's heating circuit.
Hybrid heat pumps
Hybrid heat pumps allow you to benefit from the advantages of renewable energy while maintaining and optimising your existing system.
These systems combine a heat pump with your existing boiler, enabling a smooth transition to a more environmentally-friendly solution. The hybrid system automatically adjusts the energy source used according to outdoor conditions and heating requirements, optimising both efficiency and costs.
Aerothermal heat pumps
Aerothermal heat pumps use the calories contained in a renewable energy source. Aerothermal heat pumps use the outside air to release heat into the home.
The refrigerant circulates in a closed circuit and changes state to capture and release heat, a process known as the refrigeration cycle. In heating mode, these pumps can reach a water outlet temperature of up to 60°C, which is sufficient to supply low-temperature radiators or underfloor heating.
Geothermal heat pumps
Heat pumps use the calories contained in a renewable energy source. Geothermal heat pumps capture heat from the ground.
The earth is one of the most important sources of heat of all, and its temperature is very constant, even in very harsh weather. This system is certainly the most economical and ecological of all, and will provide pleasant temperatures in your home.
These pumps use geothermal probes or buried horizontal loops to capture heat from the ground. As the ground is a more stable source of heat than air, these pumps offer a more constant output. For example, a geothermal heat pump can operate with a COP (Coefficient of Performance) of over 4, providing 4 kWh of heat for every kWh of electricity consumed.
Hybrid heat pumps
If a complete replacement of your current heating system is not an option, whether for practical or financial reasons, or because your installation is already efficient, hybrid heating systems offer an excellent alternative. They allow you to benefit from the advantages of renewable energy while maintaining and optimising your existing system.
These systems combine a heat pump with your existing boiler, enabling a smooth transition to a more environmentally-friendly solution. The hybrid system automatically adjusts the energy source used according to outdoor conditions and heating requirements, optimising both efficiency and costs.
A hybrid heat pump consists of an outdoor unit and an indoor unit. The heat extracted from the outside air is compressed, then delivered to your radiators or underfloor heating system via a closed hydraulic circuit.
