Installing Long-Term Performance Beneath The Surface.
Yarrow Energy successfully delivered the full design and installation of a high-capacity ground source heat pump system for the Virdis Building at the West of Scotland Science Park. The system comprises an 87kW Stiebel Eltron heat pump connected to ten boreholes, each drilled to a depth of 80 metres.
A 1000-litre buffer vessel was installed to stabilise system temperatures, maintain efficiency across varying demand, and ensure reliable operation of the heat pump. The system supplies both underfloor heating and radiator zones throughout the building.
Tailored Engineering For A Demanding Brief
Extensive trenching was carried out to connect the boreholes back to a central manifold and plantroom. Given the scale and depth of the ground array, this phase required careful planning and coordination to avoid clashes with other site services, and to ensure gradients and insulation met performance standards. Groundworks were scheduled to minimise disruption to the broader construction programme and to protect the integrity of the pipework during backfilling.
Collaboration, Coordination, And Clean Delivery
Due to the critical nature of integrating a system of this size, Yarrow Energy worked closely with the site team and site contractors from an early stage. Collaborative planning around the plantroom layout, manifold locations, and system routing helped avoid delays and rework, ensuring a smooth installation within a busy construction timeline.
A Proven Model for Low-Carbon Commercial Heating
This project showcases Yarrow Energy’s capability in delivering technically complex, high-performance renewable heating systems where precision, planning, and site coordination are key to long-term success.