2024 is on observe to see extra warmth pumps put in within the UK than ever earlier than, based on knowledge from MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), the UK’s high quality mark for small-scale renewable vitality.
Within the first six months of the yr there have been 27,000 licensed warmth pump installations within the UK, which is 45% greater than the identical interval in 2023 – which was itself a record-breaking yr for the know-how. It signifies that the full determine for 2024 is nearly sure to be greater than any earlier years, because the transition to net-zero gathers tempo.
Talking concerning the growing variety of warmth pumps being put in within the UK, Charlotte Lee, Chief Govt of Warmth Pump Affiliation, mentioned:
“It’s incredible to see the persevering with progress in warmth pump installations throughout the UK, underscoring the progress and dedication from the sector in supporting the decarbonisation of warmth. Readability and confidence from the brand new Labour Authorities on the path of journey for the electrification of warmth can be essential to proceed the momentum and guarantee we keep on observe for a file yr.”
The info additionally reveals greater than 80,000 properties have had licensed photo voltaic panels put in thus far in 2024. Battery storage installations, in the meantime, have reached virtually 8,000 licensed installations in 2024.
Ian Rippin, CEO at MCS, mentioned: “Because the decarbonisation of UK properties gathers tempo, it’s very important that home-owner confidence in renewables continues to develop alongside that to maintain demand. Excessive-quality installations are key to this as a result of we wish everybody to take pleasure in the advantages of home-grown vitality, so it’s incredible to see these file numbers for licensed installations.
“We additionally know that alongside shopper belief within the effectiveness of renewable know-how, ongoing authorities assist could make a big distinction in serving to to make the transition. The lately revealed Warmth Technique for Wales highlights a transparent dedication to warmth pumps, and initiatives such because the Boiler Improve Scheme (BUS) – which gives as much as £7,500 in direction of the set up of a warmth pump – are essential in offering assist to shoppers. It’s no coincidence that the file variety of licensed warmth pump installations has coincided with a file variety of BUS functions in 2024, which is making certain extra householders have entry to low-carbon know-how. It’s one thing that we hope the federal government will proceed to assist as home-grown vitality turns into extra mainstream in UK properties.”
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