New tool for assessing the feasibility of large (100kW +) Open-Loop GSHP Installations
A free tool has been launched that assesses whether a location could be suitable for a large (greater than 100kW) open-loop ground-source heat pump (GSHP) scheme.
The screening tool — developed by the British Geological Survey in partnership with the Environment Agency — covers the whole of England and Wales, and is designed to encourage the uptake of open-loop GSHP technology in suitable areas.
Users can zoom in and click on the map and type in a postcode or a place name to identify their location. The map shows whether the location is likely to be favourable or less favourable for an open-loop GSHP scheme.
(Taken from The Engineer.co.uk)