Ground Source Heat Pumps – A viable alternative for using renewable energy

In an initiative to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and other non renewable energy sources, ground source heat pumps have been considered as ideal alternatives. Ground source heat pumps are also called Geo thermal heat pumps.

As their name suggests, ground source heat pumps are designed to utilize the heat energy present below the earth's surface and use it for heating or cooling purposes. Heat pumps are devised to transfer heat from one source to another. The heat transfer is done through loops of pipe or air units, which is then used to boil the refrigerant. By pressuring the heat, the temperature is raised which is then utilized for heating or for hot water purposes. Since their exchange unit is well below the earth's surface, you can rest assured of a constant temperature all throughout implying an efficient heating system in place. Since the exchange unit enjoys constant temperature, the geo thermal heat pumps are likely to enjoy a longer life span and relatively low maintenance and care.

With the convenience of designing the loop layout of the Ground Source Heat Pumps i.e. the loop design can be horizontal or vertical or even immersed in water. Ground Source Heat pumps and the piping loops can be installed after studying the property in greater detail relating to the property size and structure and the soil present on it.

The heat energy derived from these pumps can be utilized to operate an all-in-one heating system which caters to hot water as well as air conditioning requirements of your home. The heat energy derived from ground source heat pumps can be used for your underfloor heating systems, large radiators and even low temperature fan convectors.

Amongst the ample benefit evident from the use of ground source heat pumps, the important ones are lower energy bills, lower running costs, low carbon offsets and a relatively stable CoP. Since ground source pumps make use of abundantly available geo thermal energy, you simply do not require gas and oil supplies for heating or cooling your home.

With UK government grants and support available on installation and use of ground source heat pumps, you could take advantage of the grant offer and switchover to them.

At times when energy prices are sky rocketing and likely to increase even further, you do need to keep an eye for alternatives which reduce your energy bills along with your carbon offset. Amongst the alternative sources of renewable energy and their technologies include heat pumps, solar photovoltaic panels, solar thermal systems and lots more. These initiatives are further backed by the UK government who offers grants, aids and other incentives for their use. In this way, the users of the renewable technology systems such as ground source heat pumps can ensure a payback on the installation costs incurred on them as well.