Phoenix Energy, alongside Refresh NI and manufacturer Alpha, hosted partners to an open house event in Belfast earlier this year to showcase the latest cutting-edge technology in home heating, a hybrid solution combining an electric heat pump and gas boiler.
The event comes at a time when the Northern Ireland energy industry is ramping up its exploration of solutions to achieve net zero, and decision makers are considering which technologies can best integrate with existing infrastructure and ultimately deliver low-cost, low-disruption measures for consumers.
The Belfast home is part of a wider trial that aims to measure the efficiency and energy cost savings of hybrid gas-and-electric solutions.
Speaking at the event, Phoenix Energy CEO Kailash Chada outlined the significance of the integrated solution.
“This is an exciting time for the energy industry,” said Kailash. “The hybrid system showcased today is making a considerable contribution to carbon savings, reducing emissions by approximately 45% compared to a gas-only boiler whilst also reducing the customer’s energy consumption and bills.
“Ultimately, it will be the demand of customers that will drive the need for a lower energy solution. Customers can benefit from using less energy, and from better efficiencies through the electric heat pump element, whilst retaining the reliability that a gas boiler provides across all seasons to meet the comfort levels that householders demand.
“As the gas industry begins to decarbonise and progresses its pathway to net zero through the introduction of renewable gas solutions such as biomethane, it’s great to see new innovative customer solutions like this one coming into the local marketplace.”
Bill Cherry, Chief Executive of Refresh NI, said, “As a local installation company that’s been in the industry for over 30 years, I can truly say this is one of the most exciting innovations we have brought to the local marketplace. Introducing a new, decarbonising technology that is an evolution from existing infrastructure means that customers will very soon be able to benefit from renewable energy solutions that are affordable, without disruption to their homes and lives.”
For more information on the NI gas industry’s
pathway to net zero, visit: phoenixenergyni.com
