The German cabinet have approved a draft bill that would see a ban on the installation of gas and electric heating systems from next year. The bill will mean that new heating systems from 2024 onwards must run on at least 65% renewable energy.
The Kensa Group, a leading manufacturer of ground source heat pumps, have received a £70m investment from Octopus Energy’s generation arm and Legal & General Capital, a development described by Kensa CEO Dr Matthew Trewhella as ‘a monumental moment for ground source heat pumps’.