UK News
Half of UK homes need a heat pump by 2040
UK: The UK government’s independent advisors insist around half of homes need to be heated by a heat pump by 2040 in order to achieve decarbonisation targets….
Kooltech opens heat pump demo suite
UK: Air conditioning and heat pump distributor Kooltech has opened a demo suite featuring a fully operational commercial heat pump system connected to all components up to the point of outlet….
Scottish heat pump rollout needs urgent action
UK: Scotland’s leading plumbing and heating federation has raised concerns over the slow rollout of heat pumps after new figures reveal that fewer than 9,000 have been installed since 2019….
January record for MCS heat pump installs
UK: The UK’s Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has reported a record January for renewable installations, with a surge in heat pumps and battery storage….
Daikin to headline at Grand Designs Live
UK: Daikin has been named as the headline sponsor for Grand Designs Live at London’s ExCeL in May….
AFR appoints Olukoju as software design manager
AFR Refrigeration has appointed Samuel Olukoju as software design manager….
Kensa adds in-house geothermal drilling
UK: Kensa, the ground-source heat pump manufacturer, has established an in-house drilling service….
Precision Refrigeration opens new factory in China
UK/CHINA: Precision Refrigeration, the Thetford-based foodservice refrigeration equipment manufacturer, has officially opened its new 23,000m2 purpose-built manufacturing facility in Huizhou, China….
Daikin heat pumps make Wembley appearance
UK: Daikin has officially opened a new Sustainable Home Centre in Wembley in collaboration with Infinity Energy Organisation. …
Mitsubishi training centre hosts local MPs
UK: Mitsubishi Electric recently welcomed local MPs to its Manchester training centre to discuss the future of heat pumps, the decarbonisation of heating, and the electrification of homes and businesses….