Octopus Power is already the most important warmth pump installer within the UK. With the launch of Cosy 6, we have change into the primary vitality supplier to make and set up our personal warmth pump—and we’re fairly pumped about it.
On this weblog, we go behind the scenes of our Cosy 6 manufacturing unit in Portadown, Northern Eire to see the place the magic occurs and meet the individuals serving to us make heating cheaper, greener and extra environment friendly.
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Step contained in the Cosy 6 manufacturing unit
Introducing Cosy 6
A 12 months in the past, we launched Cosy 6 – a warmth pump that has skyrocketed in success over the previous 12 months. Now, we’re constructing 1000’s extra as individuals flip to greener vitality methods to save lots of on payments, lower carbon, and warmth their properties effectively.
This superb surge in demand meant it was time to maneuver out of the Octopus check centre and discover a appropriate dwelling for our Cosy-6 manufacturing unit. A spot that would sustain with the tempo of manufacturing, present new and thrilling job alternatives, and supply an unrivalled sense of group. (As a result of we’re nothing with out our individuals.) So we selected Northern Eire.
Why Northern Eire?
Northern Eire is a tremendous place with a wealthy historical past, nevertheless it hasn’t all the time obtained the funding it deserves. We needed to vary that. By establishing our manufacturing unit in Portadown, we’re not simply constructing low-carbon tech; we’re serving to to develop the native economic system and create new job alternatives in a area with a lot to supply.
“No person else is absolutely doing what we’re making an attempt to do right here. On the charge we’re making an attempt to do it. It is an thrilling a part of Northern Eire”
Phil McVarnock, Manufacturing Supervisor
It began in 2022, once we introduced engineering genius Jason’s warmth pump firm, RED, into the Octopus household and very quickly, we constructed and launched our very personal Cosy 6 warmth pump. Now, we’re on monitor to supply 35,000 warmth pumps a 12 months and create 120 native jobs. However this isn’t nearly numbers —it’s about making inexperienced, reasonably priced heating obtainable to everybody.
What’s particular in regards to the Cosy 6?
The group at Portadown have developed the tech, design, and set up course of for Cosy 6. It is all performed in-house. Which suggests issues can transfer quick based mostly on real-time suggestions from clients. This type of integration is game-changing, and places us on the forefront of advances in inexperienced vitality tech. One thing we’re tremendous happy with.
The Cosy 6 actually is the entire package deal: a warmth pump, sizzling water cylinder, simple controls, and as much as 4 Cosy Pods to observe your private home’s temperature and humidity. And we’re happy to say it is as much as 4 occasions extra environment friendly than a gasoline boiler.
“We’re supplying the electrical energy. We’re putting in the product. We’re producing the product. We’re then controlling the product and taking care of the product all through its complete life cycle… that makes us completely different to all of the competitors”
Colin McKinstry, Head of Technical for Octopus warmth pumps
A win for purchasers
This manufacturing unit is not simply excellent news for Northern Eire—it is excellent news for all of us. By making our personal warmth pumps, we are able to higher perceive what individuals want and ship completely tailor-made merchandise. This implies extra reasonably priced, revolutionary, and accessible low-carbon tech options, irrespective of the place you reside.
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There’s a superb bunch of individuals powering our Portadown manufacturing unit. We all know, as a result of we set it up. For those who dwell within the space otherwise you’re excited by renewable vitality tech, maintain your eyes peeled for future jobs in our warmth pump manufacturing unit.
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