Daikin UK has opened its first Sustainable Home Centre in Scotland, in partnership with The Natural Energy Company.
The new centre in Newport-on-Tay, near Dundee will give homeowners the opportunity to familiarise themselves with Daikin’s air source heat pump technology and sit down with an expert.
It will also house a heat pump training centre, and installers can access products and new business leads through the Centre.
Iain Bevan, commercial manager – heating and renewables at Daikin UK, said: “COP26 and the recently announced Heat and Buildings Strategy has reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to net zero and decarbonising the countries heating, with heat pumps leading the way.
“So, it’s never been more important that homeowners who want to go green can access expert advice and guidance, helping them find the best solution for their household’s heating and hot water needs. Being able to explore and discuss heat pump technology in person is vital, as is knowing that it will be installed by a highly-trained professional.
“To help us achieve the UK’s net zero target, industry estimates predict that up to 7,500 new installers will need to be trained each year over the next four years, increasing to around 15,000 each year for the five years after. So, we’re proud to be supporting The Natural Energy Company in opening this important new addition to our network of Daikin Sustainable Home Centres.”
Thomas Nowak, secretary general of the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA), who attended the opening, said: “It’s great to see the growing network of ideas, information and training that Daikin and its partners including The Natural Energy Company are pioneering in the UK.
“Bringing heat pumps to the high street and making advice personal and accessible will help to dispel myths around the technology and reassure consumers of the efficiency and viability of heat pumps, which is key to driving uptake across the country and helping us achieve the government’s ambitious targets.”