The Commercial and Large-Scale Residential Ground Source Heat Pump System and Heat Network Design Experts
Driving the clean energy transition with innovation, collaboration, and expertise in ground source technology.
Expert Solutions in Ground Source Heating for Decarbonising the Built Environment
Learn how we support stakeholders with commercial GSHP systems that meet sustainability regulations and exceed performance expectations.
GSHP Designs Changing the Energy Landscape
Leading the shift to local, dependable energy sources through advanced GSHP design solutions and industry-first thinking and methodologies.
The Industry’s Source for Ground Source Heat Pump Insights and Innovation
Turning understanding into action - educating about GSHPs to drive the shift to clean, efficient heating and cooling.
What we do
Your Expert Partner in GSHP Design
Our GSHP design consultancy, founded by ex-contractors who understand the supply chain’s unique demands, collaborates with partners across every project stage.
Comprehensive Feasibility & Tailored Design Solutions
We offer in-depth feasibility, tailored design services, optimised for large commercial and residential projects to streamline GSHP technology’s integration at every level.
Installation Guidance Across Every RIBA Stage
Specialising in Closed and Open Loop GSHP systems, we support developers, manufacturers, M&E contractors, consultants, and housing associations, to deliver optimal GSHP systems: we are a design-only team and never compete with our clients.
Some of the companies we work with
The Genius Energy Lab Team
Genius Energy Lab is a 5-star AECOM supplier, offering design and consultancy services to clients like Microsoft, Kensa Group, Hoare Lea, AECOM, and the UK Government. With over two decades of experience in leading large-scale commercial and residential GSHP projects from feasibility to design and site inspection, our expertise in GSHP technology is renowned.Our team combines technical, strategic, and leadership skills, positioning us as key players in the UK ground source heat pump industry while driving education on its transformative potential.
GSHP: The Versatile Solution for Diverse Project Types
District Heating Networks: Unlocking Ambient Heat
Our ambient loop and 5th-generation networks capture heat stored in the ground to efficiently provide heating and cooling across multiple buildings and processes. Let’s discuss how a district network could transform your energy use.
New Builds and Retrofit Homes: Smart Solutions for Modern Living
We design GSHP systems that deliver network heating across entire apartment blocks, offering residents an energy-efficient, reliable heating solution. Discover how we can bring this to your development.
Large Commercial Buildings: Customisable Power for All Needs
From simple to complex demands, our commercial GSHP designs can handle ambient heating, cooling, and even process heat for industrial applications. Let’s explore a system designed around your business needs.
Public Sector: Upgrading Legacy Builds with Modern Efficiency
Our retrofit GSHP systems are designed to work seamlessly within all buildings, delivering year-round heating and hot water—even in spaces that have served the public for years. From council offices to schools, our systems keep the public warm.
Ground Source is Heating Up
Data sourced: December 2023
Map created using our figures for systems GEL has designed and do not include those designed by others.
GSHP projects
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We never compete with our customers as a design-only company. Explore the Genius Energy Lab GSHP systems driving the energy transition.
FAQs
Learn more about how GSHP technology works and will build a low-carbon future. If you have a question you don’t see answered here, please reach out to our friendly experts.
A ground source heat pump (GSHP) is a heating and/or cooling system that utilises the stable temperature of the ground to transfer and store heat. It works by extracting heat from the ground during the winter and depositing heat back into the ground during the summer. It provides both heating and cooling efficiently.
GSHPs work by transferring heat between a building and the ground through a buried heat exchanger. In heating mode, they extract heat from the ground and deliver it to the building. In cooling mode, they remove heat from the building and reject it into the ground.
High energy efficiency, lower operating costs, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and no onsite emissions, long lifespan, and the ability to provide both heating and cooling.
Yes, they are the most efficient form of heating and cooling on the planet, operating at around 400% efficiency.For comparison, a traditional gas boiler is around 85% efficient, Air Source Heat Pump’s (ASHP) operate at approximately 200% efficiency.
Yes, GSHPs can be used in both residential and commercial buildings of various sizes and in district heat networks heating multiple buildings from one ground source system.
A well-maintained GSHP system can last 20 to 25 years or more, with the ground loop lasting 100 plus years.
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