
The majority of participants in a heat pump demonstration project would recommend one of the devices, according to a new report.
The results of the Electrification of Heat Demonstration Project (bit.ly/CJEHDP), published in December by Energy Systems Catapult, revealed that 85% of those who participated would recommend a heat pump to a friend or family member.
The project demonstrated that the large-scale rollout of heat pumps is possible in the UK, that they can be successfully installed in all types of property tested, and that they can operate efficiently and provide positive heating experiences for consumers.
However, barriers to a mass rollout remain, including greater physical and practical disruption compared with the installation of a gas boiler, a lack of external space, and slow Grid connection times.
The project assessed 742 heat pumps installed by contractors in Scotland and the north-east and south-east of England in a broad spectrum of housing types and ages.
Of the homes, more than two-thirds (68%) were built before 1980, and 41% were detached, 43% semi-detached, 11% mid-terrace, and 6% were flats.
The project was funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.