Berkeley is regenerating the neighbourhood in a 30-year project which will deliver over 5,500 mixed-tenure new homes.

Vital Energi will install 800kW of air source heat pumps (ASHP) on the roofs of two blocks, which will extract heat from the air and supply heating and hot water to the development.

ASHPs are a low carbon heat source which will typically generate three times more energy than they use, making them 300% more efficient than traditional central heating systems.

David Barry, Operations Director at Berkeley Homes (North East London) Ltd said:  “We have worked closely with Vital Energi for over fifteen years and have established a fantastic working relationship with them over this time.

“Sustainability and energy efficiency are key pillars at Woodberry Down, and are at the forefront of everything we do. The introduction of the Energy Centre will play a huge part in our mission to reduce carbon emissions and will also lower energy costs for residents here.”

Primary low-temperature heating system (LTHW) pipework will be installed within the Energy Centre, as well as distribution pipework which will run from the heat pump down to the energy centre, which when complete, will serve all 8 phases of the development.

Three 1.5MW condensing boilers will be fitted within the new Energy Centre along with a Building Management System, as well as three 6.5m high 27,000 litre thermal stores.

The Energy Centre will be a double height space (9m high) located adjacent to the basement and ground floor levels, so plant deliveries will require complex engineering, including a specialist movement company and temporary works design.

Once complete, Vital Energi will operate and maintain the Energy Centre for two years, to ensure all equipment is maintained to a high standard, and carry out planned and reactive services of the Energy Centre.

Rob Callaghan, Managing Director of Vital Energi’s London and Southern Division, said:  “We’re delighted to be continuing our relationship by working on another of Berkeley Homes’ impressive mixed-use developments. It’s great to see an innovative regeneration project like Woodberry Down with energy conservation at its core.

“Berkeley are passionate about creating low carbon resilient homes to help tackle climate change, and we’re proud to be helping them on their journey by installing highly efficient renewable technologies such as air source heat pumps.”

Vital Energi will commence construction at the end of this month.