The dependency on heating buildings using fossil fuels has become an apparent problem within the UK, with 15% of the UK’s total emissions coming from the way in which we heat buildings and homes. The UK Government set a goal in 2019, to reduce the level of greenhouse emissions to net zero by 2050, with changing the way we heat buildings as one of the first steps. Many buildings, particularly in the public sector use traditional and old heating methods, that produce a large amount of CO2 emissions. To change this, companies in the public sector have started to incorporate modern and newer heating systems, that use low-carbon heat solutions to help save the planet.
Pure Thermal is a natural heating and cooling solutions company, that specialises in low-carbon heating systems. Their products aim to reduce CO2 emissions, by using natural non-F-Gas refrigerants and heat pumps to control the temperature in buildings. Their natural heat pumps can be installed in a variety of environments and industries, to deliver the highest levels of sustainability.
There are numerous ways in which you can heat a building, using heating systems that release little to no emissions.
- Heat Pumps
Heat pumps are a fantastic heating solution, that work by pumping thermal energy from one location to another, using a compressor and gas refrigerant. There are three main types of heat pumps; ground source, air source, and water source, all of which extract heat from outside and pump it inside. Although heat pumps use electricity, they are incredibly efficient and produce zero emissions. Pure Thermal’s Pure Natural Heat Pumps are the next generation of heat pumps, that use non-F-Gas refrigerants (CO2 and Hydrocarbon) to create heat. Their natural heat pump range can rise main water temperatures to 65 degrees. If you combine your heat pump with solar energy, the public sector will be able to heat buildings sufficiently and sustainably, whilst keeping costs low.
Another benefit of heat pumps is that in the summertime, the cycle and compression of the refrigerants can be reversed to act like a cooling system.
- Solar Panels
Although solar energy can power heat pumps, they can also heat water in hot water cylinders. The solar panels collect the energy from the sun, which will then be transferred to a hot water cylinder, where it will heat water. In locations where it isn’t as sunny, a conventional boil or immersion system can be used as a backup, so there is a continuous flow of heat. Solar energy can provide up to 60% of your hot water, which will cover most buildings for the majority of the year.
- Thermal Storage
Pure Thermal offer Pure Thermal Storage, which maximises the advantages of flexible electricity costs and low-carbon electricity. Thermal storage works by using a PCM (phase change material) battery. The heat produced by the battery is absorbed by the PCM, which holds the heat until it needs to be used. When the heat is used, it releases as latent heat, which allows the battery to perform a cycle. Thermal storage is an efficient solution, that is cost-effective and renewable, as the heat that is stored in the PCM releases over and over.
Available to view on their website, Pure Thermal offer three types of thermal PCM battery systems, all of which can be used for different applications and purposes.
- Biomass Boilers
Biomass boilers generate heat by burning wood pellets, chips, and logs for district heating and hot water boilers. Unfortunately, this heating alternative does emit some carbon, however, it is only a fraction of the amount that traditional, fossil-fueled heating systems produce. Although biomass boilers use trees, they are replanted to ensure that it is a sustainable process. They are very beneficial to large buildings and homes, as they are able to produce a considerable amount of hot water.
Pure Thermal has an excellent range of natural heating and cooling solutions on its website, with systems that are sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective. There is no need to use heating systems that use fossil fuels, as there are many alternatives available on the market.
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