Qvantum Energi AB - Experts & Thought Leaders

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has received a $250,000 grant from the Colorado Energy Office. This funding will support the development of spatially coordinated engineering designs to explore the feasibility of a geothermal heating and cooling system, which has the potential to reduce the load on the Museum’s natural gas steam boilers. A team of experts from Qvantum will work on defining the technical solution and providing support as the project undergoes evaluation to determine its viability. low-temperature grid "The plan is to create a low-temperature grid, or an “ambient loop” that combines small and large heat pumps, significantly reducing CO2 emissions and improving local air quality," says Michael Moggeridge, Director at Qvantum Solution Design Limited, one of the subsidiaries of Qvantum Industries. "The really smart part is that we use existing system infrastructure to make the project much more viable." 5th generation district heating "These heat pumps can deliver heating and cooling with excess thermal energy in one area of the building that can be used in another. The geothermal element enables interseasonal heating and cooling where excess heat in the summer can be stored in the ground and utilized again in the winter." "The concept is often referred to as “5th generation district heating”, which is the most efficient way to heat and cool thermal energy loads across multiple diverse building types." heating and cooling systems They have all been part of designing low-temperature heating and cooling systems for mixed-use systems The design work will be coordinated by BCER. They will be aided by experts from Swedish heat pump system company Qvantum: Per Rosén, Tekn. Dr. and Specialist in Energy Systems, Jonas Ekestubbe, Head of heat pump system design together with Michael Moggeridge. They have all been part of designing low-temperature heating and cooling systems for mixed-use systems in the UK, Sweden, and other parts of the world. They will also work closely together with the Museum’s team of internal systems experts and general contractors. energy decarbonization “This will enable the Museum to decarbonize our energy system, and that will include inter-seasonal energy storage,” says George Sparks, CEO of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. "The Museum is deeply interested in this new technology and looks forward to potentially becoming one of the first in the US to implement it." The grant is part of Colorado Governor Jared Polis's $7,7 million award program for Geothermal Energy Projects.

Qvantum, a globally renowned expert in heat pump technology, is proud to announce its participation in a prestigious EU Pilot project, Annex 62, aimed at advancing innovation and development within the heat pump sector for multi-family residential buildings in cities. This collaboration underscores Qvantum's commitment to leveraging its extensive knowledge and expertise to contribute to significant advancements in the sector. key challenges of heating and cooling Qvantum is participating within the Swedish initiative that is also a contributing party towards Annex 62 together with the Research Institute of Sweden (RISE), financed by the Swedish Energy Agency, and IKEA. The EU Pilot project, Annex 62, brings together a consortium of industry experts, research institutions, property developers and governmental bodies to address key challenges and explore new opportunities within the heating and cooling industry.  Groundbreaking initiative Qvantum will provide its specialized knowledge and the expertise of its seasoned professionals As a vital contributor, Qvantum will provide its specialized knowledge and the expertise of its seasoned professionals; Thomas Nowak, Head of Political Affairs and Government Relations and former Secretary General of the European Heat Pump Association together with Per Rosén, Tekn. Dr. and Specialist in Energy Systems, to drive the project's success. "We are thrilled to be part of this groundbreaking initiative," said Fredrik Rosenqvist, CEO of Qvantum, adding "Our team is eager to collaborate with other distinguished partners and bring our know-how to help achieve the project's ambitious goals." Adoption of heat pumps The project will focus on identifying and overcoming barriers to the adoption of heat pumps in urban multi-family houses, with Qvantum playing a crucial role in knowledge around heat pumps for multi-family residential buildings in cities.  This involvement not only highlights the company's leadership in the field, but also reinforces its dedication to fostering sustainable and impactful advancements.

Swedish heat pump manufacturer Qvantum has officially introduced its UK business, with invited guests attending the launch event at its new headquarters in Moorgate, London. Priding itself on being ‘more than just a heat pump manufacturer’, Qvantum’s ambition is to heat the cities of Europe using affordable renewable technology, alongside a commitment to generating positive change in electricity grid balancing. Unique heat pump solutions Qvantum UK CEO Phil Ord said: “We believe our unique heat pump solutions genuinely bring something new to the UK and can provide the impetus to redirect the way we consume energy to service the needs of the domestic heating and hot water market." “A big part of the challenge is to harvest and store renewable energy when it is plentiful, often in excess of what we actually need, and use it when demand increases above the generating capacity of the grid. Qvantum is here to help shift that peak.’’ Innovative line-up of solutions The innovative line-up of solutions includes: QE: exhaust air heat pumps (4kW/6kW) capable of providing heating, instantaneous domestic hot water and ventilation. As an added benefit, the QE is also able to provide a degree of cooling with a flow temperature of circa 18°C. This is not comfort cooling that can maintain a set room temperature but ‘overheat mitigation’ aiming to prevent adversely high temperatures and assist compliance with Part O. QG: a water-to-water, geothermal or ambient loop apartment heat pump system (6 kW/12 kW) supplying heating, cooling, and instantaneous domestic hot water for both single households with individual collectors as well as in ambient or low-temperature water loop applications. QA+QH-XL/QH-L: compact pre-plumbed hydro units used in conjunction with a Qvantum R290 (propane) monobloc air source unit (9 kW/15 kW). Qvantum heat pumps Thermal batteries have a capacity of up to 12 kWh and enable all Qvantum heat pumps to shift energy Qvantum’s business model has seen it invest heavily in technical and aftersales support personnel before product development, ensuring that the pain points of the heat pump and energy sectors have been identified before deciding how to address them and with what products. A modular design concept means that 80% of components are shared across the product line, including the unique integrated QH water tank shared across all three ranges, which is used as a thermal store and charged like a battery. The thermal batteries have a capacity of up to 12 kWh and enable all Qvantum heat pumps to shift energy consumption for heating and hot water away from peak periods, easing the load on electricity grids and reducing environmental impact through the time of use (ToU) shifting, in addition to considerable running cost saving for the property owner. Integrated thermal store The thermal store can be heated to high temperatures by the heat pump or an integrated immersion heater, consuming electricity when it is cheaper, in abundance, or produced during low carbon intensity.  Hot water is produced indirectly via a plate heat exchanger using energy from the thermal store, so the need for a legionella pasteurization cycle is removed. A property’s heating system can be served directly from the heat pump compressor module at any time or from the thermal store for peak load saving, or a mixture of both. cloud-based control solutions FLEXREADY®, an open API that enables 3rd-party cloud-based control keys to integrate with product line-up FLEXREADY® is an open API that enables third-party cloud-based control solutions to integrate with Qvantum’s product line-up. It is currently used to interrogate and monitor systems remotely connected via Wi-Fi, but when used more widely it will enable energy providers to charge hundreds of thousands of thermal stores on demand when the production of electricity outweighs its consumption. This will reduce the amount of time renewable energy generation is dormant because of grid capacity and lessen the reliance on fossil fuels to generate electricity during peak periods, simultaneously reducing the home’s running costs and carbon emissions. Qvantum’s products Qvantum’s products are backed by manufacturer-supported national service coverage from over 130 engineers. The products are installed and commissioned using dedicated apps that provide step-by-step guidance, data logging, installation and user manual access, and system registration.  A service app is accessible for system monitoring with actual operating data displayed alongside system schematics for easy understanding. Qvantum’s modular product concept Training is fed in-house with an online platform and face-to-face at Qvantum’s dedicated training room The Q-support remote monitoring service offers live data viewing and logs historical data, so service engineers can review it before attending the site, reducing first-fix repair times. Qvantum’s modular product concept also means that engineers can carry a reduced number of parts, knowing that 80% are interchangeable throughout the range. In addition, engineers who do not hold refrigerant-related qualifications can remove compressor modules by disconnecting hydronic connections only. Training is provided in-house with an online platform as well as face-to-face at Qvantum’s dedicated training room at its Moorgate offices. Training facilities and product line-up Guests at the launch were able to explore the training facilities and product line-up, following presentations from Phil Ord and Qvantum UK colleagues Darren Manley (Technical Sales Director) and Geoff Turton (Aftersales Technical Director).  Further background was provided by Thomas Nowak, former Secretary General of the European Heat Pump Association, who is now Qvantum’s VP of Government Relations and Public Affairs.