Heating manufacturer Worcester Bosch and Passiv UK, a developer of smart thermostats and energy management systems for heat pumps, have partnered to enable smart control for heat pump installations.
The deal means that the Passiv Smart Thermostat is now compatible with the Worcester Bosch Compress 2000 air source heat pump range.
The companies say the integration allows installers to add intelligent controls without additional hardware, noting the thermostat can be fitted to both new and existing Compress 2000 systems.
The Passiv Smart Thermostat is designed to remove the need for manual setup of a weather compensation curve.
Instead, it dynamically adjusts flow temperature, with the aim of improving heat pump performance and simplifying commissioning for installers.
Installer setup and homeowner operation
For homeowners, the thermostat is intended to support more automated control of heating.
The system can optimise energy use in line with time-of-use tariffs and rooftop solar generation, which the companies say can support efficiency and lower running costs.
Ian Rose, Sales and Strategy Director at Passiv UK, comments, “This collaboration is a major step in giving both installers and homeowners a simple way to control and optimise heat pumps.
“Whether a customer is installing a new system or upgrading an existing one, the Passiv Smart Thermostat helps enhance comfort, save on bills, and reduce carbon emissions.”
Andrew Keyworth, Head of Business Development at Worcester Bosch, adds, “Partnering with Passiv UK allows us to offer our customers a smarter, more efficient heating experience.
“It gives homeowners greater control, comfort, and energy savings, supporting the move towards low-carbon homes across the UK.”
The Passiv Smart Thermostat is available nationwide through local plumbing merchants and selected online retailers.
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