Star Refrigeration and Vital Energi join forces to champion large-scale, water source district heat pump projects at UKREiiF 2025
GLASGOW, Scotland, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Star Refrigeration will be taking part in the upcoming UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in Leeds from 20th - 22nd May 2025, with a focus on large-scale renewable district heating and the central role of river-source heat pumps in the UK's decarbonisation strategy. Prof. Dave Pearson, Director of Sustainable Development at Star Refrigeration, will join a panel discussion alongside Nick Gosling, Group Sales and Strategy Director at Vital Energi, a long-standing Star customer and collaborator. During the session 'City-Wide Clean Heat: A Real Estate ESG Saviour or an Investment Pipe Dream?' which will take place on 21st May from 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm, they will explore the pivotal role that river source heat pumps and district heating networks play in achieving Net Zero goals -particularly for cities and large-scale developments. The panel will explain in detail the importance of heat networks as an alternative to gas heating, and how developers can future-proof new buildings while supporting government ambitions. With investment potential estimated between £60 billion and £80 billion by 2050, heat networks represent a major opportunity for decarbonisation through the construction of high-value, long-term assets. ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
