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INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL
Proven heat pump technologies for reliable, efficient heat.
Heat pumps can efficiently provide heat for industrial and commercial applications across a range of temperatures. Explore real installations, learn what it takes, and connect with experts to assess suitability for your organisation.
Built on real-world case studies and peer proof, designed for engineers and decision-makers.
150℃
high temperature range
100%
renewable energy possible
3-5x
more energy efficient than gas boilers
40% - 60%
energy cost reductions for affected processes
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REAL WORLD RESULTS
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The fastest way to build confidence is to see what peers have already delivered.
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CASE STUDY
INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL
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SITE CONTEXT
Large university electrification program spanning 60+ buildings across campuses, including colleges, kitchens, labs, laundries and HVAC systems. The focus is on replacing oversized gas systems with fit-for-purpose electric alternatives.
PROOF POINTS
Gas use already reduced by 10% at Kensington Campus; 100% renewable electricity achieved in 2020; 60+ buildings involved; same heating services delivered with less energy; fully electric buildings now being delivered across parts of the campus.
MAIN LESSON
Large institutions can electrify in stages. With the right heat pump and electric technologies, even complex campuses can cut gas use without compromising performance.
Food and beverage / Manufacturing
Kilcoy Global Foods: fast payback, real results
Full case study with tech specs available on request
Commercial buildings / Property
101 Collins: transitioning a premium Melbourne office tower off gas
Full case study with tech specs available on request
Food and beverage / Winery / Hospitality
Port Phillip Estate & Kooyong Wines: cutting gas use with heat pumps and thermal storage
Full case study with tech specs available on request
Innovation / Renewable Energy
Australian industry is ready to take action on renewable heat
Full case study with tech specs available on request
Education / Institutional
UNSW Sydney: electrifying the future of campus life
Full case study with tech specs available on request
Aquatic centres / Industrial / HVAC
Munters & Geoclima Australia: helping businesses decouple from gas
Full case study with tech specs available on request
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
1. What temperatures can pumps reach?
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Heat pumps for industrial and commercial applications can currently supply temperatures of up to 150 degrees Celsius, with higher temperatures possible under certain conditions.
2. What types of sites and processes are a good fit?
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Heat pumps are a technically and economically viable option for a range of applications, from providing domestic hot water and space heating for new and existing commercial buildings, to warming community aquatic centres, to replacing gas to provide process heat in manufacturing facilities.
3. When should I start to plan my transition to heat pumps?
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As soon as possible! Planning a transition to heat pumps can take a bit of time and you want to be ready to go when your existing boiler reaches end-of-life. You also want to be ready in case limited government support is announced.
4. Do I have to replace a boiler with the same capacity heat pump?
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No! We always recommend that before you specify and price a heat pump solution, that you should first understand your heating needs and work to reduce your heat demand as much as possible. Doing so can potentially halve the capacity and cost of the heat pump solution.
5. Do I have to replace everything at once? Can I do it incrementally?
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You do not have to replace everything at once. Making the change incrementally takes the pressure off and gives you the opportunity to identify further heat and energy savings as you go. A hybrid approach which retains the existing gas boiler can give you more flexible operations and optimised energy costs.
6. How long do projects typically take from assessment to install?
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Every application and site is different, so there are no off-the-shelf solutions. If you implement our recommended approach to reduce your heat demand first, depending on the complexity of your application transitioning to a heat pump solution can take anywhere from six months to two or three years. This is also factoring time to apply for available grants and any electrical approvals you may need from your local electricity network, as well as internal approvals.
7. What are the most common barriers and how are they solved?
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The most common barriers are a lack of understanding of real heat requirements and how heat pumps can answer those heat demands. That's where our Heat Pump Estimator and connecting with an expert consultant can help.
Capital cost can also be a barrier when comparing heat pumps with boilers, however, reducing heat demand can help overcome this, as can factoring in long-term operating costs of the different technologies.
8. Are there grants or incentives available?
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Occasionally state and federal have specific grant programs which can be used to support heat pump installations. An ongoing source of incentives include 'white certificate' schemes such as the Victorian Energy Upgrades program and the NSW Energy Saver Scheme, which provide incentives based on emission savings (note you need good data on energy use before and after the heat pump implementation to maximise the payment from incentives).
Visit our grants and incentives page to see what support is currently available.
9. What are the steps I should take to consider a heat pump?
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The first step should always be to understand your heat demands and energy use, which is best done by ensuring you have an accurate energy metering and monitoring solution in place. An energy consultant can also help you understand what you need and perform a feasibility study for your application.
Request a copy of our heat pump guide for more information on the best approach.
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