top of page
GSHP.jpg

Ground Source Heat Pumps

Use heat extracted from the ground to heat your home or commercial property.

The technology

The Earth is a natural reservoir of energy, storing vast amounts of heat beneath its surface. Ground source heat pumps harness this renewable energy, extracting heat from the ground to provide efficient heating and hot water. By delivering significantly more energy (in the form of heat) than the electricity required to operate them, ground source heat pumps stand as one of the most efficient and sustainable solutions for year-round heating and hot water. At Distrikt Energy, we offer expert solutions to integrate this advanced technology into your energy strategy, ensuring maximum efficiency and sustainability.

How do we extract heat?

Borehole-drill-rig-for-the-Kensa-heat-pumps-at-Ashton-Rise-e1566298018263.jpg

Vertical Boreholes

Vertical boreholes are the most common heat source for ground source heat pump systems. The holes are drilled using a rotary drilling rig. The exact number and dimensions of the borehole array will depend on the thermal conductivity and volumetric capacity of the ground that you are drilling, but they are typically 100-150m deep.

Horizontal Heat Collectors

Horizontal heat collectors use a number of trenches of approximately 1000mm depth and 900mm width. The length of the trenches will depend on the land available but they will usually be between 50m and 200m long.

Kensa-Slinky-Trench-2000x1500.jpg

How does it work?

At Distrikt Energy, our ground source heat pump systems circulate a water and glycol solution through an underground pipe network. The ground maintains a more consistent temperature year-round compared to surface air, providing a warmer heat source during colder months.

​

The efficiency of a heat pump is determined by the difference between its heat source (the ground) and its heat output (heating or hot water). By utilising the Earth's natural warmth, ground source heat pumps deliver heating and hot water with exceptional efficiency, making them a cost-effective and sustainable choice for reducing energy costs.

Digital Network

Heating Networks

Utilise ground source to heat multiple properties with a heat network.

Heat networks explained

A series of vertical boreholes is drilled into the ground, and they transfer the underground heat to homes via a network of underground pipes. Heat pumps then exchange the ambient heat for your heating and hot water.

​

The shared borehole array generate heat for a number of properties, and can be services by either a centralised, or decentralised heat pump system. Instead of a traditional gas supply serving a boiler, each property instead has a flow and return which is connected via either a small heat pump, or HIU within each property.

​

There’s no combustion involved, so only clean heat is transferred to your home. The only noticeable difference for households is that the boiler is swapped for a ground source heat pump or a heat interface unit.

Why is renewable heat important?

Heating accounts for a fifth of the UK’s carbon emissions. Ground source heat pumps use renewable energy from the ground, offering a cleaner, more efficient alternative to fossil fuels and even air source heat pumps. This reduces emissions, lowers energy costs, and adds value to properties, supporting climate change goals.

Why Choose Distrikt Energy

  • Reduce Energy Costs
    Our renewable solutions are designed to minimise reliance on fossil fuels, helping you cut down on energy bills while stabilising costs over time.

  • Sustainability at the Core
    We align our solutions with your objectives, ensuring that every project contributes to a greener future for your business or home.

  • Expertise You Can Trust
    With years of experience in renewable energy, our team delivers high-quality, future-ready solutions tailored to your unique needs.

  • End-to-End Support
    From initial consultation and design to installation and maintenance, we’re with you every step of the way.

Handshake

Get in touch

Are you interested in finding out more about what renewable energy technology could do for your home or business? Contact us today to talk to an expert.

Home design

Say hello to clean heat

Modern Housing Complex

Centralised

A centralised heat network utilised a shared network of boreholes. A large central heat pump, housed in a central plant room, then provides heat to several homes.

 

Instead of a heat pump or a traditional gas boiler, the only plant within your home is a heat interface unit (HIU)

Decentralised

A decentralised heat network utilises the same network of boreholes, but transfers the low temperature heat to your home, where is is heated with a smaller heat pump located within your home.

​

Like a gas boiler, there is a requirement for plant within your home. The internal heat pump requires less space than a boiler, and can be located within a cupboard.

Your Options

bottom of page