
Lack of Access to Low-Cost Finance Hitting Heat Pump Deployment, Reports Solar Energy Scotland
The roll-out of heat pumps in Scotland is struggling due to limited access to low-cost finance for solar and battery energy storage systems, according to a new report from Solar Energy Scotland. This issue has led to a concerning dip in heat pump installations despite a notable rise across the UK. Sluggish Growth in Scotland's Heat Pump Adoption Solar Energy Scotland’s chair, Josh King, has raised alarms over the decline in air source heat pump (ASHP) installations in Scotland. Although the UK saw a 21% increase in ASHPs installed in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period…