More than 180 Carrier AquaSnap™ 61AF air-to-water heat pumps are being deployed in 60 schools in Southwark Diocese and Barnet in London, and Dudley in the West Midlands, reducing carbon emissions and cutting energy bills.
The multi-million-pound project is funded under the UK's Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) to decarbonize heating in schools and other public buildings. Carrier is part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions.
Air-to-water heat pumps
Carrier AquaSnap 61AF air-to-water heat pumps were selected for the project by Asset+, one of the UK’s independent Energy Performance Contractors. The project involved close collaboration between project partners Asset+, Carrier, and installer OMNI Heat and Power Ltd.
Heat pumps cut overall energy consumption and carbon emissions by displacing gas heating very efficiently"
“A key project challenge has been ensuring electrical loads at schools were not exceeded,” said Richard Hall, Senior Project Manager, Asset+. “Heat pumps cut overall energy consumption and carbon emissions by displacing gas heating very efficiently, however, they do add electrical load. Headroom about the school power supply is often a constraint on site, and we had to plan loads carefully to ensure limits were not exceeded.”
Highly efficient with a compact footprint
He added, "Carrier heat pumps are highly efficient, which is a major advantage in this area, while other low-energy and renewable technologies being installed, such as photovoltaic solar panels and LED lighting, contribute to reducing power loads.”
Carrier AquaSnap 61AF air-to-water monobloc heat pumps are specifically designed for domestic hot water production and heating in new and refurbished buildings. Generating a water temperature of up to 65degC, they are based on high-efficiency, quiet-running scroll compressors and have a compact footprint and low profile, saving valuable space on site. The unit has an extended range allowing it to continue operating when outside temperatures fall to as low as -20degC.
Plug-and-play design
Simplified electrical and pipework connections with side panels that can quickly be removed for easy access
For contractors, the plug-and-play design enables quick and easy installation and commissioning on-site. Simplified electrical and pipework connections with side panels that can quickly be removed for easy access also feature that aid in installation.
"We are delighted to be part of this decarbonization project and playing our part in contributing to the UK's national effort to achieve net-zero carbon by 2050,” said Lynn Anderson, Headteacher, Trinity St Mary's CE Primary School, Wandsworth.
Quick and easy installation
"As a school, we have a particular responsibility to the next generation not only in educating about the importance of caring for our environment but in taking active steps where possible to make a difference.”
“Installation of the heat pumps is a great example to be able to use in our teaching. The installation team has done a brilliant job on-site, and on behalf of the school I would like to thank them for their professionalism and helpfulness throughout the project.” Innovative, efficient solutions such as AquaSnap heat pumps support Carrier’s 2030 Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Goals of reducing customers' carbon footprint by more than 1 gigaton.
