New information from the Warmth Pump Affiliation (HPA) reveals that 2024 noticed a 63% improve in hydronic warmth pump gross sales, and a 15% improve in people finishing a recognised warmth pump coaching qualification.
The HPA’s information exhibits that 98,469 hydronic warmth pumps have been offered within the UK in 2024. This development is basically pushed by a 64% improve in Air to Water Monobloc gross sales and a 100% development within the ‘different warmth pump’ class which incorporates Home Sizzling Water Warmth Pumps, Exhaust Air Warmth Pumps and Built-in Hybrid Warmth Pumps.
The HPA says it’s inspired by this development, which has been supported by Authorities schemes such because the Boiler Improve Scheme and the Vitality Firm Obligation with MCS warmth pump notifications accounting for 60% of complete gross sales.
To fulfill demand, development in gross sales have to be accompanied by a development within the expert warmth pump workforce. 2024 noticed 9,062 people efficiently finishing a recognised warmth pump coaching qualification – a 15% improve on 2023 ranges.
Charlotte Lee, Chief Government of the HPA, mentioned: “2024 was a pivotal yr for the UK warmth pump market, and it’s unbelievable to share our figures displaying a 63% improve in warmth pump gross sales and 15% improve in people efficiently finishing warmth pump coaching. This unprecedented, accelerated development is an indication of progress and displays the sector’s dedication and dedication to scale as much as help the decarbonisation of warmth in UK houses and buildings.
“Nonetheless, to maintain and strengthen this stage of development and encourage additional funding in UK manufacturing and in rising a talented and competent workforce, there must be a transparent, credible warmth decarbonisation transition plan revealed by the Authorities which features a detailed warmth pump set up pathway, supported by coverage and regulatory change. This may present the boldness the market wants.”