When Should Centralized GHP Systems Be Considered?

The design process should take into consideration several parameters when determining which is a better fit; Centralized or Distributed GHP Systems.  Centralized GHP can provide advantages such as; higher efficiency for simultaneous heating/cooling which is quite common in commercial building; ease of maintenance due to reduced number of moving parts in a central location; greater potential for reduced ground loop size; easier integration with other technology such as thermal energy storage and finally, providing a more “future proof” solution.