2024

CTC Ground Source Heat Pump Installation

Project Details:

Installation of a CTC Ground Source Heat Pump and Intelligent Thermal Store for a hostel and domestic property in the Lake District.

Installed:

1 x CTC EcoPart 417 Ground Source Heat Pump

1 x CTC i555 EcoZenith Pro

Installer:

Cenergist

Description:

An independently owned hostel in the Lake District has taken a significant step towards sustainability by implementing a fully integrated renewable energy system to meet its heating and hot water demands. The project was driven by the need to reduce the hostels carbon footprint, improve energy efficiency, and guarantee a reliable supply of hot water and heating for guests, particularly during the busy peak seasons when demand is highest.

The customer has taken a proactive step towards sustainability by installing a Tesla Powerwall at the property. This battery storage system allows them to store energy, helping to manage peak energy demand and increase self-sufficiency, meanwhile our CTC ground source heat pump system installation can maximise the renewable technology the system can have, potentially adding solar thermal or a wood burner in the future to complement their existing system.

Upon assessing the building’s heating and hot water requirements, Go Geothermal determined the need for a system capable of providing 17 kW of heat and hot water output to meet the needs of the hostel. To achieve this, we supplied and installed a CTC EcoPart 417 Ground Source Heat Pump and a CTC EcoZenith i555 Pro Thermal Store.

The combination of the CTC EcoPart 417 Ground Source Heat Pump and the CTC EcoZenith i555 Pro Thermal Store ensure optimal energy efficiency and performance for the property. By using the heat pump to extract energy from the ground, the system taps into a reliable energy source, reducing the hostel’s reliance on fossil fuels. With the thermal store’s capacity to supply over 600 litres of hot water at 40°C, the system easily meets the high demand among hostel guests.

By combining the heat pump with the Tesla Powerwall the hostel is well on its way to becoming more energy self-sufficient, reducing operating costs, and supporting sustainability goals. This renewable energy solution has allowed the property to meet its immediate heating and hot water needs, while also providing the flexibility to expand its system as needed. The integration of cutting-edge technology with future scalability ensures that the hostel remains at the forefront of sustainable energy use in the hospitality sector. Should the hostel choose to add an outdoor swimming pool or integrate a wood-burning stove in the future, the CTC EcoZenith i555 Pro is fully capable of incorporating these additions, further enhancing the system’s efficiency and versatility.