EDF has announced two new innovative projects that are designed to support customers transitioning to heat pumps.
Both projects are supported by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) under its Heat Pump Ready Program.
Heat Pump Ready Program
The Heat Pump Ready Program forms part of BEIS’s £1 billion Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP), which aims to accelerate the commercialization of innovative clean energy technologies and processes over the next two decades.
Heat pumps are a critical solution for decarbonizing homes, and will be vital if the UK is to meet its legally binding commitment to achieve net zero by 2050. The Heat Pump Ready Program will support the development of innovative solutions across the heat pump sector.
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The first project, Neighborhood Heat Pump is being delivered by a consortium led by EDF, including Kensa Utilities, Devon County Council, Enzen, Urbanomy, Sheffield University, and UCL, as part of Stream 1 of Heat Pump Ready.
This project will allow for the innovative, coordinated, and efficient deployment of domestic heat pumps
It will offer customers the opportunity to share a ground source heat pump loop with their neighbors, allowing customers to reduce the cost of installing heat pumps, reduce carbon and improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
The initial trial will take place in the Teignmouth area in South Devon. This project will allow for the innovative, coordinated, and efficient deployment of domestic heat pumps across the UK.
One-stop Heat Pump App
Customers will also benefit from the new One-stop Heat Pump App, which as part of Stream 2 of Heat Pump Ready will allow them to easily choose the right heat pump for their property.
Customers will be able to use the single platform across three main phases of installation:
- A pre-survey assessment where a few simple questions are combined with publicly available housing data to determine eligibility.
- A remote survey and analysis, carrying out a detailed design, quotation, and installation plan, will be confirmed by a short final in-person visit.
- Post-installation aftercare is delivered by accessing performance data and receiving customer feedback, allowing engineers to tweak the settings if required.
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One-stop Heat Pump App will help customers overcome any lack of technical knowledge of heat pumps
The One-stop Heat Pump App will help customers overcome any lack of technical knowledge of heat pumps, helping them embrace the new technology through an easy-to-follow digital solution.
EDF will be supported in this by consortium partners including Daikin, Scottish Power Energy Networks, RES Distribution, and the University of Sheffield.
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Patrick Dupeyrat, EDF UK R&D Director, said, “This marks an exciting new chapter for heat pump deployment in the UK. These two innovative projects will accelerate the country’s road to net zero while providing customers with vital support as they decarbonize their heating in a cost-efficient way.”
EDF offers a range of energy efficiency and Zero Carbon Heating products, to help customers on their journey to a lower carbon lifestyle.
