Record Year For UK Heat Pump Sales and Training
If you were in any doubt that clean heat is the future. It's time to stop.
New data from the Heat Pump Association (HPA) reveals that 2024 saw a significant 63% increase in hydronic heat pump sales, and a 15% increase in individuals completing a recognised heat pump training qualification.
The HPA’s factory gate sales data shows that 98,469 hydronic heat pumps were sold in the UK in 2024.
This growth is largely driven by a 64% increase in Air to Water Monobloc sales and a 100% growth in the ‘other heat pump’ category which includes Domestic Hot Water Heat Pumps, Exhaust Air Heat Pumps and Integrated Hybrid Heat Pumps.
This growth profile reflects the ongoing innovation and investment in broadening the adoption of a diverse range of heat pump technologies.
After a modest 4% growth in sales between 2022 and 2023, this increased level of deployment should provide enhanced confidence to the market that the sector is in a good place to meet expected increases in demand in the coming years.
When we spoke to the HPA they were pleased to say the least encouraged by this strong growth, which has been supported by Government schemes such as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and the Energy Company Obligation with MCS heat pump notifications accounting for 60% of total sales.
To meet demand, growth in sales must be accompanied by a growth in the skilled heat pump workforce. 2024 saw 9,062 individuals successfully completing a recognised heat pump training qualification - a 15% increase on 2023 levels.
Whilst this level of growth is welcomed, substantial efforts are still needed to ensure heat pump deployment and workforce growth reach the levels required to reduce UK carbon emissions in line with legally binding targets.
The previous Government’s target of 600,000 heat pump installations per year by 2028, and the Climate Change Committee’s recommendation of heat pumps in 10% of UK households by 2030, remain a challenging goal. Meeting such will require swift, decisive government action, and the heat pump industry remains committed to working collaboratively with government, consumers and stakeholders to deliver the scale needed.
Minister for Energy Consumers Miatta Fahnbulleh MP told us:
“It’s fantastic to see huge progress on heat pump installations, with thousands of people now benefiting from clean heating in their homes.
We are keeping up this momentum by almost doubling the budget for our Boiler Upgrade Scheme in the next financial year, giving more families £7,500 off the cost.
At the same time, our Heat Training Grant will have provided a further 10,000 opportunities by April to train up heat pump and heat network professionals, supporting skilled jobs across the country.”
Charlotte Lee, Chief Executive of the HPA, told us:
“2024 was a pivotal year for the UK heat pump market, and it's fantastic to share our figures showing a 63% increase in heat pump sales and 15% increase in individuals successfully completing heat pump training. This unprecedented, accelerated growth is a sign of progress and reflects the sector’s dedication and determination to scale up to support the decarbonisation of heat in UK homes and buildings. "
However the road to decarbonisation cannot happen in a vacuum so it's important that government action doesn't fall behind. Charlotte said to us;
"To sustain and strengthen this level of growth and encourage further investment in UK manufacturing and in growing a skilled and competent workforce, there needs to be a clear, credible heat decarbonisation transition plan published by the Government which includes a detailed heat pump installation pathway, supported by policy and regulatory change. This will provide the confidence the market needs.”
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The HPA is the UK’s dedicated voice for the Heat Pump Sector, driving widespread deployment of heat pump technology throughout the UK. Our membership includes the country’s leading manufacturers of heat pumps, components, and associated equipment as well as energy companies, certification bodies, installers and training providers. We currently represent over 100 member organisations working in the heat pump sector, with our members representing around 85% of the volume of heat pumps sold in the UK market.