Renewable Energy for the Bristol Heat Network

Castle Park Energy Centre proposal

Castle Park Energy Centre proposal

Planning has been submitted by Bristol City Council’s Energy Service for the construction of a new Water Source Heat Pump energy centre on the edge of Castle Park. gcp have worked with the client and the design team to deliver this exciting scheme which will generate renewable energy for the Bristol Heat Network. Consisting of an abstraction platform on the wall of the Floating Harbour, a heat pump building and a thermal store, the proposed water source heat pump will form a key part of the council’s ambition for Bristol to be a carbon neutral city by 2030.

Fab to be involved in this fascinating project for the city on such a prominent site on the edge of Castle Park and the floating harbour.
— Jonathon Platt, Director, gcp Chartered Architects