Adia Thermal has received £300,000 from Blackfinch Ventures to further develop and roll-out its patent-pending hardware and software solution that allows heat pumps to be retrofitted into homes without the need for extensive pipework or lengthy installation processes.
Unlike conventional installations which can take weeks and require specialist engineers, Adia says its technology enables installation by regular boiler engineers in as little as three days, and even during boiler breakdowns.
It involves installing an Adia hub and flow balancing valves onto the existing central heating system. Adia measures heat loss room by room, controlling the heat pump and radiators.
Bringing clean heating to many more homes
Luke Hodgkinson, CEO of Adia Thermal, said: “Over 60% of UK boiler sales come from breakdowns, and by then it’s too late to get a heat pump, as current installation timescales are approximately four weeks or more.
“With Adia Thermal, a heat pump can be fitted in three days – as quickly and easily as a gas boiler – saving homeowners thousands of pounds, and letting them switch to greener heating without months of planning. This investment from Blackfinch will help us scale our solution and bring the benefits of clean heating to many more homes across the UK.”
Blackfinch Ventures was drawn to Adia’s strong founding team and early commercial traction. Adia has already partnered with industry leading heat pump installers and completed multiple successful installations across the UK. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with installers praising the technology for its simplicity and effectiveness. Installers have even chosen to use Adia’s technology in their own homes, proving its transformative potential.
Dr Reuben Wilcock, Head of Ventures at Blackfinch, said: “Adia is the perfect example of what our Energy Transition EIS aims to achieve. The company is solving a real world challenge with an innovative, scalable solution that supports the decarbonisation of the built environment. By investing in companies like Adia, we’re delivering value to investors while addressing critical infrastructure needs in the transition to net zero.”
Image credit: Adia Thermal
