Award Winning Ground Source Heat Pumps

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Just a few metres below the surface, the ground stays at a stable temperature all year round, even in winter. A ground source system captures this steady, renewable heat and brings it into your home in an efficient, reliable way.

To do this, pipes are buried in the ground, in a borehole, in a lake, or in a groundwater source. These pipes collect low-grade heat from the earth or water. The heat pump then increases this heat to a usable temperature and distributes it through your radiators, underfloor heating or hot water cylinder.

The result is a comfortable, low-carbon heating system that works quietly in the background, keeping your home warm throughout the year.

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What does the NIBE Ground Source range look like?

NIBE's multi-award winning ground source heat pumps come in a wide range of sizes, from 8 kW up to 60 kW, which means they're suitable for a range of property types. Whether you live in a modest house or a large country property, the system can be matched to your heating and hot water needs.

8-13 kW

Suitable for small to medium-sized homes with a slightly higher heat demand, for example:

• older or less-insulated properties that need more heating
• homes with 3-4 bedrooms
• households with 2-3 bathrooms and moderate hot-water use

13-20 kW

Ideal for larger detached homes with extra living space, multiple bathrooms, or both radiators and some underfloor heating.

20-35 kW

Designed for very large domestic properties such as substantial rural homes, period houses with large floor areas, or homes with annexes and several heating zones. This range can also serve buildings with particularly high hot-water usage.

35-60 kW

Best for exceptionally large homes, country estates, properties with multiple outbuildings, or small commercial premises like offices, workshops, community buildings or guest accommodation.

Ground source heat pumps need a suitable amount of land or access to a usable water or ground source, and this means they are not suitable for every property. The type and size of outside space you have will determine whether a system can be installed. If you have a large garden or grounds, horizontal pipework may be possible, as it requires a fairly generous area of land to be excavated.

For homes without this space, vertical boreholes can be an option. They require far less surface area, but the drilling process still needs clear access for specialist machinery and enough free ground to position the boreholes. In some cases, properties with access to a lake, pond or groundwater source may be suitable, but this depends on very specific site conditions and permissions. Because every property is different, a ground source heat pump is only feasible where the land conditions, access, and available area all meet certain requirements. An installer or surveyor will be able to check this early on and advise whether your home is a suitable match.

For properties with a very high heating demand, a cascade system can be set up, where multiple heat pumps are connected together for greater overall output.