Cooll adsorption heat pump installed in Berlicum

In October 2024, the second Cooll heat pump for the winter season of 2024/2025 was successfully installed in a monumental house in Berlicum. Built in the early 1900s, the detached house is characterized by a high heating demand. Such applications are very suitable for Cooll’s technology, because significant energy savings can be realized without costly renovations that are often not possible or very difficult.

Challenges in decarbonizing historic buildings

Finding sustainable and cost-effective heating solutions can be challenging, especially for historic homes with high energy demands. That’s why this latest installation of Cooll’s Thermally Driven Heat Pump (THDP) stands out as a groundbreaking solution. The demonstration was initiated by the homeowner’s proactive search for a more sustainable and cost-effective heating solution. Due to the high temperature heating system and the need to preserve the building’s historical properties, an electrical heat pump was not a viable option. Cooll’s THDP was the perfect alternative for this homeowner, because of the combination between energy efficient heating, even at higher heating temperatures, and minimal structural impact on the house.

This installation differs from the other installations in Delft and Den Bosch. In Berlicum, the heat pump is expected to operate extensively at full capacity, maximizing energy savings and demonstrating the system’s efficiency under demanding conditions. One of the subtle features of the installation is the black roof feedthrough of the Cooll heat pump. Positioned next to the existing chimney, it blends seamlessly into the roofline, preserving the home’s architectural integrity.

Sustainable heating in the “hard to abate” housing segment

Over the coming months, Cooll’s team will monitor and fine-tune the heat pump’s performance to ensure optimal operation, tailored to the specific needs of the building. The project exemplifies the commitment to provide sustainable heating solutions for challenging environments like historic homes.

By enabling monumental properties to adopt greener technologies without compromising their aesthetic or structural features, Cooll continues to lead the way in sustainable heating innovation across diverse residential settings.