Jaga UK’s Briza Net Zero heat pump radiator has been selected to heat and cool some of the first new homes at Welborne, a new generation sustainable garden village near Fareham, Hampshire.
A statement said that Welborne, designed by Buckland Group, is set to become a place for 15,000 people to live, consisting of connected and energy efficient homes integrated with publicly accessible green space. Construction on the first phase began earlier this year, and Welborne is expected to welcome its first residents in early 2025.
Jaga’s Briza S Net Zero is to provide heating and cooling via Welborne’s ambient water-source heat network.
The statement added that the energy network, developed by Last Mile Heat in collaboration with Rendesco, will supply low-carbon heating, cooling and hot water, to reduce the community’s carbon footprint.
Portsmouth Water’s underground Hoads Hill Reservoir is part of the network and provides water at a temperature of approximately 10 to 12ºC. This water is pumped into each home’s heat pump system, where it is warmed to 45ºC before circulating through Jaga’s Briza Net Zero emitters. During the summer, the same system delivers cooling by channeling cooler water through the Briza Net Zero unit.
The initial phase of the project will supply heating and cooling to 700 new homes, along with commercial premises and community buildings, gradually expanding to serve all planned 6,000 homes and 15,000 residents.
Phil Mangnall, managing director of Jaga UK, said: “We’re incredibly proud to be part of this forward-thinking development that prioritises sustainability and energy efficiency. Our Briza Net Zero emitters are specifically designed to work seamlessly with renewable energy systems, delivering high heat output at lower flow temperatures.
“This means less energy is needed to heat the water from the reservoir, creating a highly efficient system. Their slimline, sleek design also complements the timeless architecture of the homes, adding both style and functionality. It’s exciting to see these emitters play a key role in the UK’s largest water-source heating and cooling network.”