The company said the GAHP system can reduce costs when converting from traditional boiler technology, while significantly improving environmental performance.
The technology reportedly works by removing energy from a low temperature heat source which is the outside air and then upgrading it in the heat pump so that it can be used to heat or cool air or water inside a building. The whole process is powered from natural gas or LPG.
The financial advantages of the system are energy consumption reductions of up to 50% and exemption from the climate change levy, said the company. Operational benefits comprise security of energy supply through reduced dependency on electricity, low maintenance levels, easy installation and heating and cooling provided by a single unit.
ENER-G supplies GAHP systems manufactured by Robur that deliver heating and cooling for buildings, with up to 165% efficiency. Reportedly, GAHPs can be used as a direct replacement for gas-fired traditional and condensing boilers due to the ability to reach temperatures in excess of 65°C and produce hot water.
Andrew Hill, product manager at ENER-G, said: “GAHPs harness the properties of refrigerants to change from liquid to gas and back again in order to transfer heat. The technology provides sustainable solutions for a wide range of businesses and households. Our heat pump solution, in partnership with Robur, provides a reliable, cost-effective, and constant energy source that is highly effective for industrial, commercial and residential use.
“While traditional heat pumps use a compressor to convert the gaseous refrigerant into a liquid state, absorber and generator systems transfer the refrigerant into an absorbing fluid and then liquefy it. This means that only a small supply of energy is required to pump the refrigerant solution around the fan to circulate the air, which substantially lowers both energy costs and CO2 emissions.”
