An industry poll has revealed that the demand for hybrid heating solutions is on the rise. The poll, commissioned by Baxi Heating’s commercial brands – Andrews Water Heaters, Potterton Commercial, SenerTec and Remeha – highlights a strong commitment to investing in hybrid systems, which are seen as a good medium-term approach to decarbonisation.
The survey was part of an industry report designed to uncover changing attitudes towards the decarbonisation of heat and the underlying heat strategies implemented by building owners and respondents included heating engineers, specifiers and end users,
More than a third (37%) of respondents said they were considering a hybrid system, while just under a third (29%) said they had already taken the plunge. When asked what manufacturers could do to encourage the take up of multi-technology systems, nearly two thirds (62%) said that cost was the key factor, whether that be in terms of the upfront investment or the whole life of the system.
Almost a quarter (23%) said that they thought there was a need for better marketing from technology providers to raise awareness of the benefits, while less than a fifth (15%) thought that providers should focus on control strategies as a way to promote greater uptake.
Andrew Keating (pictured), Marketing Director UK and Ireland for Baxi Heating, comments: “The findings in our poll demonstrate a huge appetite for hybrid systems, which are really taking centre stage in the decarbonisation debate. It’s a trend that makes a great deal of sense, given that multi-technology solutions offer improved reliability through built-in redundancy, maximise overall seasonal efficiency, and are a practical, affordable route to upgrading existing heating systems in order to lower the overall carbon footprint.
“Our survey also uncovered the fact that three quarters of respondents are looking at low carbon heating solutions, so there is a clear desire to decarbonise the industry. Overall it highlights a significant opportunity for forward-thinking manufacturers in the shape of ongoing investment into the research and development of low carbon technologies, and working alongside government in helping to design legislation that can support the future of our industry.”
The report is available to download from www.andrewswaterheaters.co.uk
