According to the latest data from MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), the UK has now reached 250,000 all-time certified heat pump installations.
It was described a major milestone in the UK’s adoption of small-scale renewables, and the latest data highlighted that uptake is gathering pace.
From January to July 2024, more than 30,000 certified heat pumps were installed in homes and small businesses across the UK, which was a 45% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) remained a vital part of making heat pumps more affordable and accessible. Recent government figures show that Boiler Upgrade Scheme applications were up 73% from January – June 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, with a total of 14,554 BUS applications submitted in the first six months of 2024.
Ian Rippin, CEO of MCS, said: “It’s great to see the growing number of consumers across UK who are switching to heat pumps to heat their homes.
“Clearly, there is still some way to go in order to achieve the target of 600,000 annual heat pump installations by 2028, but with the BUS running until March of the same year, consumer demand looks set to continue rising.
“MCS certified installers give consumers confidence in the quality, safety and performance of their heat pump installation, by ensuring that it is installed to the highest quality using certified products. MCS standards play a crucial role in ensuring consumer confidence in renewable energy, providing peace of mind for those transitioning to cleaner, greener heating solutions.”
MCS holds the most comprehensive repository of data on the uptake of small-scale renewable technologies across the UK on The MCS Data Dashboard.