Hybrid Heat Pumps

Heat your home, not the planet.

Reduce your home’s CO2 emissions by more than a tonne with a hybrid heat pump.

What is a hybrid heat pump?

Hybrid systems typically consist of a gas or oil boiler, and an air-to-water heat pump. The two components work together to provide heat and hot water for your home, using whichever is most efficient and cost-effective depending on factors such as the temperature outside, and energy prices.

Hybrid heat pump systems can be more flexible than standalone heat pumps, making them suitable for a wider range of property types, including those that are less thermally efficient.

Understanding hybrid heat pumps

Space saving

Designed for UK homes

A hybrid heat pump system has no need for a water cylinder or buffer tank, as the combi boiler can produce hot water on demand.

Works with Worcester boilers

Convert your existing boiler

If you already have a Greenstar 4000, 8000 or CDi Compact, then we can simply upgrade your existing boiler to a complete hybrid system.

Energy efficiency

Cut your energy bills

A hybrid heat pump system switches between using the heat pump and boiler for your heating, depending which is most cost effective, helping to cut your energy bills.

Renewable energy

Solar compatible

Adding solar panels to your home means you could power your heat pump using renewable energy, further reducing your energy bills and carbon emissions.

Is a hybrid heat pump right for your home?

Hybrid heat pumps are a great option for homeowners looking to reduce their carbon emissions, but their home may not be suitable for a standalone heat pump, whether that’s due to being poorly insulated, not having space for a water cylinder, or heat demand exceeding the capacity of a heat pump alone. If you’ve been told your home isn’t suitable for a standalone heat pump, or you simply like the reassurance of having a boiler to support your heating system’s capability, a hybrid heat pump system could be a great option for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the advantages of a hybrid heat pump?

Because a hybrid system combines a heat pump and a boiler, you get the best of both worlds; the efficiency and reduced carbon from the heat pump, as well as the power and reliability of a boiler to back it up. The improved efficiency compared to a boiler alone could save you up to £840 a year on your energy bills! Unlike a standalone heat pump, a hybrid system doesn’t require a separate hot water cylinder or buffer tank, which saves on the indoor space required for the installation. Additionally, hybrid heat pump systems can work effectively with existing radiators and pipework, potentially saving on upgrades that could be required for an efficient standalone heat pump installation.

Can you have a hybrid heat pump with an existing boiler?

Depending on the make, model, and
you currently have installed, you may be able to upgrade your existing system to a hybrid one. For example, if you have a
that’s a Greenstar 8000, Greenstar 4000 or Greenstar CDi Compact, you can keep your currently boiler and upgrade the system to a hybrid one.

What are the disadvantages of a hybrid heat pump?

Unlike standalone heat pumps, hybrid heat pumps don’t currently qualify for the Government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), which provides grants of up to £7,500 to homeowners in England and Wales to replace fossil fuel heating systems.

How efficient are hybrid heat pumps?

The heat pump element of a hybrid system can reach as much as 400% efficiency under the right circumstances, alongside the A-rated boiler being over 90% efficient. The exact efficiency reached depends on your home and how often the system relied on the boiler vs the heat pump to meet your heating needs.