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Every installation is different, but here are a
few examples you can compare
| Biggar | Glenfarg | Madderty | Peterculter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of house | Detached | Detached | Detached | Terrace |
| Age of house | 15 years | New build | 20 years | 15 years |
| Number of bedrooms | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Size | 192m2 | 205m2 | 285m2 | 257m2 |
| Heat pump choice | Air source Nibe 8kW ASHP | Air source Nibe 8kW ASHP | Ground source Nibe 12kw GSHP | Ground source Idm 15kW HGL |
| Install cost | £10,800 | £9,500 | £18,650 | £24,950 |
| Est funding | £10,000 | £10,000 | – | £10,000 |
| Running cost | £1,041 per annum | £968 per annum | £1,250 per annum | £1,345 per annum |
| RHI income | £11,332 | £11,332 | £21,444 | £28,933 |
The great news is that the Scottish Government funded loan covers up to 100% of your installation costs. So up-front costs needn’t stop you from installing and enjoying the benefits of your ground source heat pump.
About the author
Barry Sharp
I founded Renewable Heat in January 2015 with my business partner Richard Hailstones. I have worked in the Plumbing and Heating Engineer sector for more than 15 years. I later went on to specialise in the renewable energy market as it emerged and grew.
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