Heat pumps by Stiebel Eltron, part of Applied Energy's energy saving range of brands, delivers heating and domestic hot water by using renewable heat sources from the surrounding environment. The WPC range also offers cooling temperatures for the summer.
As part of the company's brine/water heating modules, the WPC Cool model operates by drawing energy from a geothermal probe located under the ground. Fitted with a Direct Hot Water 200 litre water cylinder under the sound proofed external casing, the pump features integrated safety systems and control components for fully automated operation.
The system operates with underfloor heating or fan convectors and energy demand is minimal. It is suitable for installation in tight spaces in utility rooms.
Available from Applied Energy is the Stiebel Eltron range of heat pumps, which harvest and deliver useable energy from the air, water and ground. The ratio of heating energy gained to energy spent can yield 1kWh electrical power to 5kWh useable energy.
Three models make up the company's environmentally-friendly heat pump range - air/water, brine/water, and water/water. The mechanics of the heat pump involves latent energy being withdrawn from the air, water or ground and being transferred to a heat exchanger.
The Air/Water heat pump units are suitable for combining with solar heating, underfloor heating or wet radiator systems whilst the Brine/Water system is for use on detached houses with suitability on well installations and as ground collectors. For the highest energy yield, the Water/Water heat pump has a constant groundwater temperature of 8 to 12?C.