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Introduction
As the world shifts towards sustainable energy, one client sought to reduce carbon emissions and lower operating costs in their building’s HVAC system. Refcool answered with an open-loop ground source heat pump – a green energy solution that harnesses natural groundwater for efficient heating and cooling. This innovative approach promised to cut reliance on fossil fuels while maintaining reliable indoor climate control.
Challenge
Traditional heating methods were proving both costly and carbon-intensive. The client faced rising energy bills and growing pressure to shrink their environmental footprint. They needed a way to tap into renewable energy sources to heat (and cool) the facility without sacrificing performance. The solution also had to address high energy demands for space heating and domestic hot water, all while keeping emissions to a minimum.
Solution
Refcool designed and installed a bespoke open-loop ground source heat pump system tailored to the client’s needs. This system draws cold water from a borehole and extracts heat from it, which is then amplified and delivered as usable warmth inside the building. The design featured two independent water circuits: one supplying space heating up to 55 °C and another delivering domestic hot water up to 65 °C. By leveraging stable underground water temperatures, the heat pump operates with a high coefficient of performance (around 4.5 COP) for exceptional efficiency. In essence, for every unit of electricity used, the pump provides about 4.5 units of heating – a dramatic improvement over conventional systems. This ground-source solution was implemented with robust engineering to ensure year-round performance for both heating and potential cooling needs.
Outcome
The new green energy heat pump solution yielded immediate and tangible benefits. The facility saw a significant drop in energy consumption for heating, translating to lower running costs and operational savings. Carbon emissions were dramatically reduced as the system taps renewable thermal energy from the ground instead of burning fossil fuels. By efficiently exchanging heat with a stable groundwater source, the client achieves reliable climate control with minimal environmental impact. In addition, the solution’s versatility means the system can provide cooling in warmer months, enhancing year-round efficiency. Overall, Refcool’s sustainable approach not only met the client’s goals of cost reduction and eco-friendliness, but also positioned their facility at the forefront of green energy adoption – investing in high-performance technology that supports a cleaner, more sustainable future.
