### Kensa Shoebox NX Heat Pump Triumphs at International Energy Awards
The forward-thinking Shoebox NX ground source heat pump, crafted by British company Kensa, has garnered recognition at the renowned Energy Institute’s International Energy Awards, earning the esteemed International Technology Energy Award.
#### A Landmark Achievement Among Global Competitors
This year’s award ceremony featured over 140 submissions from a historic total of 29 countries. According to Kensa, winning this award underscores its disruptive potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions in residential heating and enhance the accessibility of efficient low-emission heating solutions.
#### Facilitating Widespread Adoption of Renewable Heating
Manufactured domestically in the UK, the Shoebox NX is designed to facilitate large-scale implementation of renewable heating through an innovative networked heat pump system. This model enables multiple residences to adopt this energy-efficient heating solution simultaneously. Kensa notes that “this compact unit can effectively tackle energy efficiency issues and potentially elevate EPC ratings by as much as two tiers for properties with low scores.”
#### Transforming HomeHeating Landscapes Across the UK
“Networked heat pumps are revolutionizing domestic heating across the country,” said a spokesperson from Kensa. “Today, numerous homes ranging from newly constructed residences to century-old Edwardian flats benefit from our original Shoebox system.” More than ten years after launching its predecessor, Kensa aims for the Shoebox NX to continue transforming homes by connecting tens of thousands more households annually with networked systems.
In social housing contexts, these networked solutions assist providers in reducing carbon footprints while enhancing energy efficiency and lowering living costs for tenants. They also ensure that new constructions will comply with forthcoming regulations under the Future Homes Standard that mandate phasing out gas boiler installations.
#### Recognition and Future Prospects
Since debuting in February 2024, the Shoebox NX has received accolades including Innovation Product of the Year at Unlock Net Zero Awards and Best Heat Pump Award at Build It Awards in 2024. Additionally, Kensa was honored as Independent Innovator of the Year during UK Housing Awards due to its advancements aiding in decarbonizing social housing sectors.
By projecting into future infrastructures up until 2040, it is estimated that an impressive figure of about 8 thousand houses each week may adopt ground source heat pumps via this innovative model. Such transitions could potentially attract over £100 billion worth of investments while generating countless green jobs within emerging sectors.
#### Insightful Perspectives from Leadership
Tamsin Lishman, CEO of Kensa commented on this significant achievement: “We are thrilled for our Shoebox NX heat pump to receive such prestigious recognition from the Energy Institute. This compact yet transformative technology has redefined capabilities within ground source heating.”
“Our goal during development focused on creating a robust high-efficiency appliance designed specifically for those who require dependable climate control,” she continued. “The success we’ve achieved thus far confirms we’re advancing towards a future where optimal thermal comfort becomes universally accessible.”
“The innovation represented by our product epitomizes British ingenuity along with meticulous engineering while addressing one pressing challenge we face—decarbonizing home heating efficiently,” Tamsin concluded confidently asserting its importance across diverse building types—from social housing complexes right through historic properties or modern developments—the impact made by all is poised shape Britain’s sustainable future extensively.”
