AMBIENT LOOP SOLUTION
The only complete solution for ambient loop networks in the market
Guru Systems has a specific offer for ambient loop networks, allowing for accurate monitoring of consumption and network performance. This is particularly important as, like heat networks, ambient loop networks are also covered by upcoming regulations from Ofgem, meaning heat network operators are required to measure consumption for billing and monitor system performance to demonstrate adherence to minimum standards.
Accurately monitor consumption for both heating and cooling
Guru Systems technology captures consumption data from ambient loop heat networks in line with the Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations and expected future requirements by Ofgem.
Unlike most providers, Guru Systems can accurately capture consumption data in both heating and cooling modes. Our technology is compatible with a wide range of meters, including solutions where one meter counts both heating and cooling registers.
Choose pay-as-you-go or credit billing while minimising debt risk
Both of our hardware offerings are suitable for ambient loop networks. Choose between our Guru Hub 2 or Guru Hub 3 Core to manage and monitor multiple utility accounts, and control supply. If you want to minimise debt risk by remotely switching customers between credit and prepayment, extend friendly or emergency credit, and enabling or disabling supply when needed, our Hub 2 is right for your use case. If you want to manage customers using credit billing and enable or disable supply when needed, our Hub 3 Core is right for you.
The accompanying software structures this data ready to be accessed online, or sent to any chosen metering and billing provider via secure file transfer.
Monitor network performance and heat pump efficiency with Guru Pinpoint
Unmonitored heat networks don’t perform well, and poorly performing networks mean higher operational costs, higher customer bills and higher carbon emissions. This is just as true for ambient loop networks.
Guru Pinpoint utilises performance data from the entire network every five minutes. This performance monitoring also enables the calculation of efficiency (Seasonal Performance Factor) of any heat pumps installed in dwellings, and the efficiency of the network using temperatures, flow rates and consumption.
Ambient loop networks will be regulated by Ofgem, and the reporting of performance data will be required several times throughout each year of operation.
Configure heat pumps remotely for improved performance
Hub 3 Cores can also be integrated with heat pumps via ModBus, giving operators the ability to remotely configure heat pumps in operation, minimising the need to gain access to the dwelling in order to make changes in operation.
What is Seasonal Performance Factor?
Seasonal Performance Factor (or SPF) is the measure of how efficient a heat pump is in operation. On a basic level SPF = Total heat output per year / Total electricity consumed per year. We offer both an estimated SPF calculation using heat, cooling and electricity measurements, and can calculate a more detailed SPF using ModBus, both shown in Pinpoint. A ModBus connection to the heat pump is recommended– as that way it’s possible to know from the heat pump itself how much electricity is being used to generate hot water via the immersion coil.
Our learning opportunities on ambient loop networks
Our CPD on ambient loop networks
Measuring and reporting on ambient loop network performance will now be required under technical standards. This course sets out to give delegates an understanding of why capturing heat network performance data is important. Delegates will learn about what kind of performance data can be accessed, including a review of technology to capture and analyse this data. Delegates will learn about what problems can be identified, and what good and bad ambient loop network performance data looks like. This CPD will act as a great starting point, for more information sign up to our course below.
Our training course on how to meter ambient loop heat networks
Our ambient loop course is for those designing or operating ambient loop heat networks, focusing on the unique challenges of metering systems with distributed heat pump pumps. This course provide practical guidance on selecting appropriate metering technologies, implementing them effectively, and using the gathered data to optimise systems performance.
With these skills, you can enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the metering processes in ambient loop systems. This knowledge allows for better resource management and helps develop more sustainable, efficient heating solutions.
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