BetaTalk - The Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Heating Podcast

Daniel Sarefjord, CEO of Aira in the UK, discusses how Sweden's expertise in heat pumps and electrified heating can be replicated across Europe. They also delve into the technical details of Aira's valent heat pumps, their plans for expansion and hiring skilled engineers, and the benefits of working in the renewable energy industry.

The host expresses gratitude towards listeners and discusses the importance of conversations about heating systems. They introduce a new tool for determining a home's heating power. The speaker shares their background growing up in a mining town in China and attending a top university. The evolution of data analysis tools for oil companies is explored, highlighting the shift to accessible software. The speaker discusses their transition to renewable energy and their partnership with Lawrence to start a company to help people with their heating systems.

Send us a textSeason 9 is sponsored by Grundfos and in this episode Nathan speaks to James  Twallin about the software and codes behind the heating industry. Support the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky

Send us a textIn this episode Nathan chats to Paul Spence, a very competent and highly regarded heating engineer. Paul installs a range of heating system types including heat pumps.It's a long but highly interesting episode. If you want to hear Paul's credentials first skip to around the 1hr 05 min mark... and then come back to the beginning of course.Paul also runs the facebook group HeatPumps UK...check it outEnjoy!Support the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky

This podcast discusses the benefits of monitoring heat pump systems, the challenges of ranking heat pump systems, debunking marketing hype of high temperature heat pumps, the importance of data collection on heat pump systems, and the performance and oversizing issues of heat pump systems.

Send us a textNathan speaks with Sandra Trittin, co-founder of tiko Energy Solutions and co-host of the podcast Talking New Energy from LCP Delta. Joining Sandra is Talking New Energy's other host Jon Slow partner at LCP Delta.The discussion centres around how we may be able to heat pumps, batteries and EVs as as virtual power plants to increase the  flexibility of the grid .Take a listenSupport the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky

Send us a textIn the first episode of a new season Nathan chats to James Macnaghten, CEO of Caldera.Caldera manufacture and supply thermal storage solutions for industrial heat processes. Get early access to their investment opportunity hereThank you to season sponsors Grundfos Support the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky

Send us a textThis was a recorded live show at Installer 2023 and featured Ian Rippin from MCS along with Ken Bone and Leah Robinson from Your Energy Your Way.Ian discusses the consultation and the new changes coming.Support the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky

Send us a textEconic is a new venture from Nathan's friend Christophe Grossbaier. Its aim is to make the transition from gas boilers to heat pumps smoother for both customers and installers and uses a hybrid heat pump business model to achieve this. With an engineering background and Masters from Cambridge University, Christophe appreciates heat pumps can heat almost any building but understands customers still have their concerns and worries. This business model is designed to take away the anxiety a customer may have and at the same time offer them a cheaper alternative - both in upfront and running costs.Econic will be working with local community groups as well as Local Authorities. To find out more contact the team here  Support the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky

Send us a textNathan dives into the history of heating systems and looks at why chemical inhibitors were introduced to prevent corrosion.He also points out that manufactures are possibly misinterpreting the building regulations e.g. they are getting confused with a requirement within the building regs  and the guidance contained in an approved document.It also takes a look at the Benchmark system and questions if it is fit for purpose. Is it biased towards maintaining growth of the chemical inhibitor companies?The episode also looks at how a 1960s home could be heated from single panel radiators with just a flow of approx. 53°C... Support the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky