Ground Source Heat Pump Bore Hole | Drilling for "Free Heat"
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Published 2024-03-29
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Kensa Ground Source Heat Pumps
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THE BENEFITS OF HAVING A GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP
The transition to sustainable energy solutions is more critical in the UK than ever.
With concerns over rising energy costs and the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions, homeowners increasingly turn to innovative heating solutions.
Ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) are emerging as a frontrunner in this shift, offering many benefits that align with the UK's climate goals and the specific needs of British homeowners.
Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings
One of the most compelling benefits of GSHPs is their remarkable energy efficiency. These systems operate by extracting heat from the ground, which remains at a relatively constant temperature year-round, making it a reliable and efficient way to heat your home.
This process is significantly more energy-efficient compared to traditional heating systems, which often rely on fossil fuels. By utilizing the stable underground temperature, GSHPs can achieve 300-400% efficiency rates, meaning they generate three to four times the energy they consume.
This efficiency translates directly into cost savings for homeowners. While the initial installation cost of a GSHP system can be higher than that of conventional heating systems, the operational savings on energy bills can offset this over time.
Furthermore, the UK government's Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme offers financial incentives for those who install renewable heating technologies, including GSHPs, making them an even more attractive investment.
Environmental Benefits
GSHPs have a significantly lower environmental impact than traditional heating systems. By harnessing the earth's natural heat, they emit far fewer greenhouse gases.
This helps reduce your carbon footprint and contributes to the UK's broader climate goals, including the commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. As the UK aims to phase out gas boilers and other carbon-intensive heating methods, GSHPs present a viable, eco-friendly alternative.
Durability and Low Maintenance
Ground source heat pumps are renowned for their durability and low maintenance requirements.
With most of their components buried underground, they are less exposed to the elements than traditional heating systems, leading to longer life spans and reduced wear and tear.
This can result in fewer breakdowns and lower maintenance costs over the system's life, which, with proper care, can span several decades.
Comfort and Consistency
The comfort provided by GSHPs is another significant benefit. These systems deliver consistent and even heating throughout the home, avoiding the hot and cold spots often associated with conventional heating systems. Moreover, GSHPs operate quietly, improving the comfort levels within your living spaces.
For UK homeowners considering a switch to a more sustainable, cost-effective heating solution, ground source heat pumps offer a compelling proposition.
Their energy efficiency, environmental benefits, durability, and ability to provide consistent, comfortable heat make them an excellent investment for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint and energy bills.
Adopting technologies like GSHPs will transform the country's residential heating landscape as the UK moves towards its net-zero goals.
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All Comments (21)
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My house is approx 3000 sq ft. Around 2019 I looked into a ground source heat pump. For a full system installation with two 200 metre boreholes I was quoted £45K. I was told that I’d also need a three phase supply for the size of heat pump required. The DNO quoted me £10K for installation. Without a three phase supply I would have required an auxiliary heating source (i.e. a small gas boiler). Instead I went with a 30kW gas boiler for £2500.
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There's a small new build estate in the UK, where the builder put in geothermal drill holes under each pair of houses, that's the way to go.
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It would be hilarious if oil started spurting out 😂
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I have always loved the idea of a thermal heat source, Great to see Roger.
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Our apartment block in Helsinki converted from oil heated hotwater ring systen feeding 15,000 apartments to ground source heat pumps in each block. They drilled throughout the spring and summer of 2022 completing the job in August 2023. The bore holes were in the car parks and surrounding recreation grounds. Hardly noticed them doing the work.
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Fascinating stuff.
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In 2018, a 170 m borehole costed me 3700 € plus sales tax. Took one day to drill. Maybe it's easier to drill in the bedrock up here in the north (Finland)? Maybe costs are down also due to the fact that 15% of single family homes in Finland were heated by ground source heat pumps in 2022 and the majority of new houses are now built with ground source heat pumps.
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Hi Rodger @ SB. I had the opportunity to build our family home and put a 7 kw (evo 7) heat pump from kensa with 2 x 90 metre ground loops in "ground search" did the drilling for me. i did get mates rates on both as i spent time offshore in the drilling industry, also i now the technical guys @ kensa. It cost me around 22 k (pre covid) if you shop around and can do a bit youself then you can get the prices down. I love my system, no oil or gas bills, no wood burners, and practicaly no maintenance! we add 7 kw sola on the roof, we cant fault it, best heating solution that iv ever had. I found your channel very useful throughout the build, many thanks. 👍🏠👍
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My mate had to have test bore holes drilled for his garage/workshop extension under building regs , it cost him an absolute fortune.
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i need a bathroom extractor fan hole doing
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Nice chopin remix
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The comments are always interesting on this about costs etc. obviously other ways of doing this but in the tight space the only option. We had someone in our village recently do this for water (not sure why we are on mains) people wouldn't really worry about the cost if they needed the water it's a decades investment and would never 'pay back' compared to mains water but people seem to think heat pumps in general make a bad economic case.
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Very interesting, thanks for the drilling insights.
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What's with the monkey at 5.55 in the clouds?
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Very interesting, cheers sb
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Imagine coming home from work and finding that in next door's garden 😂
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Interesting stuff and a good job done
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Nice rig
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This was phenominally expensive.
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Vertical Loop Ground Source ❤💯
