Glasshouse - University of Lincoln - Riseholme Campus
Case

UK university saves ∼ 50% on installation cost for agri-tech glasshouse heating system

The University of Lincoln’s new 2,246m³ innovative research glasshouse will help the UK agri-tech industry to reduce emissions and mitigate dependency on fossil fuels. To maintain the building’s’ stringent heating needs, a Nova Series heat pump solution works seamlessly in tandem with a ground source heat pump.
Customer
University of Lincoln
Installation date
2025
Industry
Agriculture
Capacity demand
440kW
∼ 50%
installation cost savings

Challenge

•Advance the university’s reputation as a leader in green agri-tech R&D

•Help maintain the building’s’ strict heating needs (∼ 12°C at night and ∼ 21°C by day).

•Air source heat pump must work in tandem with a ground source heat pump array.

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Solution

•2 Nova Serie smodules supplying 220kW delivery at full duty.

•Scalable heat pump solution working seamlessly in tandem with a GSHP array.

•Extremely low operational noise level blends in with quiet rural setting.

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Result

50% installation cost saving by combining ASHP and GSHP technology.

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Get in touch

To learn more about this case, contact Laurent

Laurent Aupetit Bjerre
Export Manager
+45 6060 3547 lb@thermonova.dk