At Dormers Wells Leisure Centre, Megan Renewable Installations (MRI) is leading an ambitious decarbonisation project aimed at eliminating gas boiler dependency and dramatically reducing the building’s carbon footprint.
This transformative initiative involves replacing all existing gas boilers with three state-of-the-art Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs) delivering a combined capacity of 350 kW.
Engineered for maximum efficiency, the ASHPs operate at 45°C, supplying heat to the pool’s plate heat exchanger (PHEX), heating air handling units (AHUs), and serving as the primary heat source for two Water-to-Water Heat Pumps (WWHPs). These WWHPs, with a combined capacity of 290 kW, further elevate the water temperature to 80°C, meeting high-temperature demands such as hot water storage cylinders and the building’s existing heating system.
To further advance sustainability, a 24-kW solar thermal system has been integrated to support the domestic hot water (DHW) supply, harnessing renewable energy to reduce reliance on grid electricity. The complete removal of the gas infrastructure will eliminate gas usage entirely, with the system projected to save over 200 tonnes of CO₂ annually, even with increased electricity consumption for the heat pumps.
This project not only modernizes the energy infrastructure of Dormers Wells Leisure Centre but also exemplifies MRI’s dedication to delivering innovative, low-carbon energy solutions that support community sustainability goals.
Key Project Info.
An ambitious decarbonisation project.
Key Equipment Installed:
- Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs), combined capacity of 350 kW
- WWHPs, combined capacity of 290 kW
- A 24-kW solar thermal system
Annual net CO₂ reduction:
