Client brief
As part of a portfolio-wide sustainability initiative, Summit Care Group aimed to decarbonise another of its key properties, the Whittington Care Home in Chesterfield. The brief was to implement a modern, renewable solution to handle the facility’s extensive domestic hot water (DHW) load. This approach was designed to deliver significant energy savings and carbon reduction while integrating with the building’s existing space heating system.
Our solution
Continuing our successful partnership with Summit Care Group, Better Planet designed and installed another high-output, dedicated DHW system utilising air source heat pump technology.
| Element | Specification |
| Heat source | 2 x Vaillant aroTHERM Plus 12kW air-source heat pumps in a cascade arrangement, providing a total capacity of 24 kW. |
| Thermal storage | 2 x Vaillant uniSTOR 500 L domestic hot-water cylinders, delivering 1000 litres of total stored hot water. |
| Controls | Vaillant VRC SensoCOMFORT 720f controller. |
Project succes
The installation provides Whittington Care Home with a future-proofed hot water system that aligns perfectly with the client’s financial and environmental goals.
Guaranteed hot water for residents – The combination of a 24 kW cascade heat pump system and 1000 litres of storage provides a robust and reliable supply of hot water, ensuring the high demands of the care facility are always met.
Lower bills, lower carbon – By shifting the high energy demand of water heating to an ultra-efficient renewable system, the care home will see a dramatic reduction in both its energy bills and its overall carbon footprint.
A smart, phased Investment – This project demonstrates the success of a strategic approach to decarbonisation. By focusing on the hot water load, the client made a significant and immediate impact on their sustainability goals without the cost and complexity of a full heating system replacement.
