Case Study Background:
When Speyroc approached Ecoliving for renewable energy heating solutions, a ground source heat pump with boreholes was the favoured option as there wasn't sufficients surrounding land for horizontal ground loops.
The Carus House site in Clydebank is close to the River Clyde and a test bore hole confirmed that there were 55+ meters of sediment overburden which would have to be cased.
Case Study Details:
Property Facts:
- 12,600 sq. ft. office building
- new build over 3 floors
- very good BREEAM rating
- design maximises daylight and natural ventilation
- completed 2007
Heat Demand:
- 70kW (171,272 kWh/year anticipated)
Energy Saving:
- 126,433 kWh/year (anticipated - over 70%)
Case Study Outcome:
Developer and main contractor, Speyroc, installed the heat pumps to Ecoliving's design. Ecoliving commissioned the system.
The cost of this pushed a ground source solution beyond the budget.
The alternative solution proposed by Ecoliving was outdoor air to water
heat pumps feeding the 3 floors of underfloor heating. There are 5
units installed together outside the building.
Heat Pump Facts:
Installed:
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5 x NIBE Fighter 2020-14kW Outdoor Air Heat Pumps.