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Delivering Heat Networks in Scotland: Resources Now Available
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our event 'Delivering Heat Networks in Scotland: Scalable and Regional Models for a Just Energy Transition.'
We heard real-world case studies, policy insights, lessons, challenges, and innovation pathways with key stakeholders, bringing forward practical discussions around the delivery models of heat networks.
Emma Church, BE-ST says: “It’s really exciting to see some recent publications on the opportunities for heat networks, the SoSE Heat Network Prospectus in particular represents huge potential for smaller ‘shared heat collector’ systems.
It will be interesting to see how these, and larger heat network zones as outlined by various local authorities in their LHEES, progress from ‘potential’ to real projects. It was clear from the presentations on the day and the range of conversations among attendees during networking that there’s a supply chain here in Scotland with experience and expertise poised to take action.
What’s missing is some much needed confidence in the funding and policy to support the development of heat network projects across all scales… the message from our contributor from Scottish Government was very much ‘watch this space’, and watch we will.
Be sure to stay connected with HeatSource for all the latest updates and goings on in Scotland’s clean heat sector, and if you would like to have a chat with one of our team about future event topics or the support landscape for businesses in Scotland please complete our enquiry form here.”
The slides and recording from this event can be found on the www.HeatSource.orgwebsite below. Previous webinars can be found on the Events page.
First South of Scotland Heat Networks Prospectus launched
The first ever South of Scotland Heat Networks Prospectus has been launched - highlighting a series of significant economic, environmental and social benefits these networks could deliver.
The document – which we jointly created with Dumfries & Galloway and Scottish Borders councils – identifies a total of 19 heat network opportunities across the region.
If anyone would like to discuss the prospectus further, please contact Paul Gilbert from the SOSE Net Zero Energy Transition Team at paul.gilbert@sose.scot.
Support
Smart Direct Electric Heating Forum
The Smart Direct Electric Heating Forum (SDEHF) is a new trade body representing organisations involved in the design, manufacture, distribution, specification, and installation of direct electric heating technologies and services. It aims to promote the significant benefits of direct electric heating particularly within the social housing sector.
SDEHF was established in Scotland following a 2023 report by Scottish Enterprise on the market opportunities from direct electric heating. It is now expanding its reach to the whole of the UK. If you’d like to apply to be a member, go to www.sdehf.org.uk to submit your expression of interest.
Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP) Research and Innovation Funding Call | Scottish Enterprise
Scottish Enterprise has announced that the 2025 Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP)Research and Innovation Funding Call. In 2025, a total of €3.5 million will be available to fund successful Scottish applications, supporting transformative projects across clean energy areas.
A full list of eligible modules is available on the CETPartnership website. The link to the launch event slides can be found here. The pre-proposal submission date is 9 October 2025.
MCS Certification Fund
Further grant funding has been made available by The Scottish Government to help installers become MCS certified for the installation of heat pumps (air, ground or water source). The grant will pay 75% of certification fees up to a maximum of £1,000 per applicant.
Events
Manufacturing in clean heat event : 16th September 2025 | Aberdeen
A mini masterclass focused on manufacturing in clean heat utilising these clean heat manufacturing factsheets published by Scottish Enterprise. Registration is now live here.
Not-for-profit Heat Networks: Pathways for Edinburgh and Lothians: 11th September | Edinburgh
Clean Heat Edinburgh Forum (CHEF)’s next event is taking place at the ECCI in Edinburgh (9am to 1pm) on the 11th September. You can find out more about speakers and sessions and sign up here.
European Heat Pump Summit 2025: 28-29th October 2025 | Nürnberg, Germany
EHPA is back at the European Heat Pump Summit on 28–29 October 2025 in Nuremberg’s exhibition centre. As a leading event for the international heat pump industry, the summit brings together the latest in market trends, research, and innovation, with a special focus on large-scale systems.
BE-ST Fest & the Accelerate to Zero Awards: 5-6th November 2025 | Paisley, UK
BE-ST Fest ‘25 is back for 2025. Get in touch to host a Fringe event, sponsor the conference or awards, or apply to the awards to be recognised for your efforts in making contributions to decarbonising the built environment.
Recent news
The Energy Training Academy
The Energy Training Academy is proud to be working in partnership with The Electric Heating Company to support new talent entering the renewables sector. As part of this collaboration, The Electric Heating Company is fully funding a place on our renewable-enriched Heating Engineer Course, with the place awarded to successful applicant, Colin Garvey.
Read more here.
Householders with heat pumps more satisfied than those with gas boilers – study
A survey of 3,000 British households found 94% of those with heat pumps are satisfied with them, higher than any other heating technology.
Read more here.
The Torry Heat Network in Aberdeen
The Torry Heat Network in Aberdeen is a landmark project that demonstrates how retrofit heat networks can deliver both climate and social impact.
Delivered by Vital Energi Utilities Limited in partnership with Aberdeen City Council - City Development & Regeneration, the scheme connects hundreds of homes to a low carbon, affordable heat source. It also supplies heat to several public buildings, including schools and council offices, through a network powered by energy recovered from a nearby Energy from Waste (EfW) facility.
Read more here.
East Lothian Heat: A community energy network
East Lothian Heat, a community-led group passionate about delivering clean, affordable heating, have published the results of their feasibility study on a Community Energy Network – the East Lothian Heat Network.
You can download and read the report here.
HeatSource Champion News
Andrew Bissell awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Science by The University of Edinburgh, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to science, innovation, and sustainability.
Our co-founder Andrew Bissell has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Science by The University of Edinburgh, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to science, innovation, and sustainability.
Andrew’s relationship with the University goes back to 1989 when he graduated with a BSc in Computer Science. Since then, his entrepreneurial spirit has seen him co-found Voxar, a pioneering medical imaging company, before establishing Sunamp in 2006.
Kensa to deliver Scotland’s largest heat pump system
Renfrewshire Council is to replace the gas supply in two of its council housing high-rise blocks with a networked ground source heat pump solution, which will be the largest installation of its kind in Scotland.
Kensa, a pioneer of networked ground source heat pumps, have been appointed by the Council to carry out the works.
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Heat Network Support Unit Newsletter
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