Passiv UK has expanded compatibility of its Passiv Smart Thermostat to 17 leading heat pump manufacturers, marking a significant step towards making smart controls a standard feature of UK heat pump installations.
As heat pump deployment accelerates, manufacturers and installers are increasingly recognising that system performance depends not only on the unit itself, but on intelligent control. The Passiv Smart Thermostat uniquely enables heat pumps to respond automatically to time-of-use tariffs and respond to wider electricity network signals by temporarily reducing heat pump demand – all while using smart preheating to ensure homes remain comfortable without any noticeable drop in temperature.
With growing alignment to the UK’s Smart and Secure Energy Systems (SSES) framework and the Future Homes Standard, intelligent automation is becoming central to compliance, optimisation and long-term system performance. By embedding smart controls as part of standard installation packages with a growing number of partners, Passiv is helping ensure heat pumps are optimised from day one.
Ian Rose, sales and strategy director at Passiv UK, said: “Smart controls and automated flexibility are the missing layer that allows today’s policies and technologies to work together effectively. As heating systems evolve, households are becoming active participants in the energy system, with new opportunities to benefit financially through flexibility and time-of-use tariffs. Smart controls are what makes that possible.”
Passiv also provides a web-based monitoring portal, enabling installers and housing providers to remotely monitor and optimise performance across multiple properties, improving oversight and helping to reduce call-backs.