A new suite of online resources to help customers identify the best configuration of ground source technology, and analyse the associated costs and savings, has been launched by UK manufacturer Kensa Heat Pumps. Read more
Ground Source Review: Shropshire Rural Housing, Llanymynech.
This rural new build development is the fourth project delivered by Kensa Contracting for Shropshire Rural Housing Association featuring Kensa ground source heat pumps, delivering on its commitment to provide affordable warmth to its 300-strong housing stock.
A new animation produced by Kensa Heat Pumps aims to educate the owners and developers of the tens of thousands of high rise flats in the UK to the solution posed by retrofitting district ground source heat pumps. Read more
This Kensa Contracting commissioned motion graphic depicts the key stages for the installation of Kensa Shoebox ground source heat pumps into individual flats in tower blocks, connected to shared ground loop array boreholes.
For more information on this application click here.
*Please note: the Non-Domestic RHI funding stream mentioned in this video has now expired. Explore other funding options here.
Download a short guide to ground source heat pumps for purchasers of new build developments, including benefits and costed examples.
Ground Loop Installation
Fact Sheet
Version 6 | Updated: 20/12/2017
Kensa Heat Pumps has added a new 17kW model to its multi award-winning Evo Series of ground source heat pumps. Read more
Kensa Contracting and ENGIE retrofitting Kensa Shoebox ground source heat pumps into eight tower blocks in the London borough of Enfield.
This timelapse video shows the borehole drilling for a second tower block, which will form part of the decentralised heat pump system (an individual Kensa ground source heat pump in each flat) fed by a shared ground loop.
Follow the project at www.kensaheatpumps.com/enfield
This video shows the initial works for a retrofit Kensa Contracting ground source heat pump installation at eight tower blocks in the London borough of Enfield with ENGIE.
Follow the project at www.kensaheatpumps.com/enfield
Kensa Contracting & ENGIE retrofitting Kensa Shoebox ground source heat pumps into eight tower blocks in the London borough of Enfield.
This timelapse video shows the borehole drilling for one of the eight tower blocks, which will form part of the decentralised heat pump system (an individual Kensa ground source heat pump in each flat) fed by a shared ground loop.
Read more about this exciting project, which will deliver England’s largest district ground source heat pump system to date here.
Follow the project at www.kensaheatpumps.com/enfield
Summary:
- Kensa Contracting and Kensa Heat Pumps have secured four shortlisted entries at the prestigious H&V News awards to be announced in April 2018.
- Retrofit Project of the Year. Kensa Contracting in partnership with South Shropshire Housing Association.
- District Heating Project of the Year. Kensa Contracting in partnership with Stonewater Housing.
- Renewable Project of the Year. Kensa Contracting in partnership with Northumberland County Council.
- Domestic Heating Product of the Year – HIUS, Heat Pumps and Heat Recovery. For the Kensa Heat Pumps Evo ground source heat pump
Read the full article at KENSACONTRACTING.COM
The Kensa Evo Series, expanded in January 2018 to feature a 17kW single phase non-inverter driven model – offers a 15 percent gain in efficiency, was shortlisted for Domestic Heating Product of the Year, was recently crowned Heat Pump Product Of The Year at the National ACR & Heat Pump Awards and the Built It! Awards.
The Evo Series offers a 15 per cent gain in efficiency compared to previous Kensa Compact models, minimising running costs and maximising income via the Government’s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI: this scheme has now closed – please visit this page to explore other funding).
The Evo also features Kensa’s unique custom-built control panel and system manager, the first of its kind developed exclusively for use with ground source heat pumps. The result is a system which provides live Coefficient of Performance (COP) readings to ensure the most efficient system installation and operation.
The UK’s pioneer of domestic district ground source heat pump systems, Kensa Contracting, has secured the contract to deliver England’s largest shared ground loop array heat pump system with ENGIE.
Ground Source Review: Bromford, The Pleydells.
The largest collaboration between Kensa Contracting and Bromford Housing to date, this 33 unit scheme at The Pleydells is tackling fuel poverty by saving residents 30-50% on their heating bills.
- Shortlisted: Best Customer Impact Award (NHMF Awards 2018)
Coastline Housing residents in Cornwall have benefitted from a triple award winning partnership in the form of renewable heating, using locally manufactured ground source heat pumps from Kensa Heat Pumps. Read more
Maintenance of GSHP systems (FS)
Factsheet
Version 2.0 | Updated: 25/03/2022