Hydronic Radiant Panel Heating

Hydronic Radiant Panel Heating is the preferred central heating widely used in Europe for almost a century.

Designed, installed and used correctly, hydronic central heating can be economical and highly effective in most homes. Combining radiant panel heating with the energy efficiency of our geothermal heating systems can provide great benefits. Geothermal Radiant Panel Heating functions by heating water and then pumping it through piping to panel radiators or convectors positioned in each room. Heat is transferred directly from these to the room air. It is important to design the radiant panels for water temperature of 40-45 degrees for optimal efficiency.

Benefits

Manual or automatic control valves to each panel allow individual rooms or zones to be heated independently
Panel radiators provide effective heating for rooms with high or low ceilings
Response time is generally good, and you will feel warm within 30 minutes
Low maintenance requirements
Clean environmentally friendly and reliable geothermal energy
Low maintenance requirements

“The technology is good for the environment and it not only adds intrinsic value to my home, but provides immediate savings in my energy bills. My electricity bill is now around $100 when it was $500.”

Dean Weinman, North Caulfield, VIC

"Complex and very thorough testing has proved that the direct exchange ground coupled heat pump system is the best available solution for providing continuous, reliable, maintenance free and cheap cooling of sensitive scientific equipment in a remote desert environment."

Dezso Kiraly, ASKAP, ATNF, CSIRO, VIC

"Direct Energy’s technology has cut our energy consumption by 75 % and our fossil fuel usage by more than 80%. The payback period of 6 years is considered by the club to be completely acceptable given the expected 30 to 50 year life of our building. Since commissioning, forecasted savings have been exceeded with several spin-off benefits."

Murray Neilson, B’Rush Ski Club, VIC

"Using the constant temperature of the ground as a heat source and sink saves 30 -70% of our energy requirements. We thoroughly recommend that others consider Direct Energy’s direct geoexchange technology for their space and water heating and cooling. Certainly, anyone building a new home or office must consider this technology. And, as we have demonstrated, it’s not hard to use it in retrofitting an 80+ year old historic home."

Joyce Marks B.Arch Mt Eliza, VIC

“The temperature is constantly stabilised and people immediately notice there is no noise, there’s no heat blowing on your face – the temperature is just comfortable.”

Mr Weinman, North Caulfield, VIC

2012 Australian Geothermal Energy Conference

Read the latest Report to the Council of Australian Governments’ Select Council on Climate Change. Chapter 2.4, p.22 demonstrates that GSHP is moving in the right direction !   Seventeen of the submissions to this paper supported the inclusion of GSHP in the RET scheme. Various submissions refer to the technology as ground source heat pumps, direct use geothermal heating and cooling systems. One of the primary reasons given for inclusion of this technology is that it is a form of heat pump, similar to air-sourced heat pumps that are already eligible under the RET, and utilises geothermal energy which is recognised as a renewable energy source under the RET scheme.

Critical Policy update - GSHP inclusion in RET

Installation of GSHP cooling system for CSIRO's ASKAP for which the Prime Minister has awarded funding on 9 Jun 2010.

GSHP Installation for CSIRO’s ASKAP

ANNOUNCING THE 5X4 HAYES LANE PROJECT

Government rebates for the installation of Geothermal Heating & Cooling are available in regional Victoria through the Four Seasons Energy Pilot Program. Feasibility studies: Funding will be provided for community groups, councils and businesses for feasibility studies into using these new energy technologies in comparison to other combined heating and cooling options.

Government Rebates

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