Commercial hot water (DHW) applications using air source heat pumps (ASHP) are going to be complex and, compared to gas-fired alternatives, are going to have higher up-front costs. Designing the system for peak efficiency, and therefore sustainability, is a must to help offset this additional capital investment when compared to traditional gas-fired systems.
With 50 years of specialist experience in creating bespoke commercial DHW systems, Adveco is well-positioned to support such projects with a wide range of air source heat pumps, electric water heaters, indirect tanks and electric immersions.
Under the right circumstances, such as new builds with a high degree of insulation, ASHPs represent an efficient way to significantly reduce the carbon emissions from hotel buildings. As the cost of grid electricity closes on that of gas, ongoing savings garnered from operating a hybrid ASHP based system, plus the reduction in CO₂ emissions makes the technology a truly attractive prospect for new build projects.
New innovations in heat pump technology and refrigerants this coming year will further enhance the advantages of the technology, lowering the impact on global warming, while improving efficiency from more compact units that will also operate more quietly. An important consideration when considering guest comfort. Such technical improvements are helping to cementing the positioning of heat pumps as a truly viable alternative for the provision of commercial-grade hot water in hotels.