Demonstrating HAPS technology in homes

In March 2024, HAPS hosted a series of open house events to successfully showcase the HAPS Demo Houses in NPT. Funded through UK Shared Prosperity Funds and working with Tai Tarian and Cardiff University’s Welsh School of Architecture, two 1950’s houses were retrofitted with HAPS technologies including a heat pump, battery and solar panels. 

Created to support the objectives of the HAPS project, the purpose was to showcase the range of retrofit solutions available, helping to create a healthy and affordable home and create ‘landlords of the future’. The demo houses also educated a wide range of stakeholders of the installation process, lessons learned and benefits.

In addition to the two retrofitted houses, the funding extended to fitting an additional 41 Tai Tarian homes with iOpt systems, non-invasive remote property monitoring sensors for Social Housing Providers that can measure electricity usage as well as humidity levels. This enables Tai Tarian to become ‘landlords of the future’ where they receive data directly to manage the properties and support the tenants.

The success of the project included:

  • Over 370 people visited the houses through 24 events including local residents, installers, government and public sector officials and representatives from 38 different companies across the UK.
  • 13 low or zero carbon energy infrastructure installed, over double the set target.
  • Supported 43 houses, with an expected target of 4.

We were delighted to have had the opportunity to partner with HAPS and Cardiff University’s Welsh School of Architecture to showcase the delivery of a cleaner, greener, more energy-efficient home. Having the opportunity to welcome visitors to the property, including tenants, staff, educators, contractors, and representatives from government, added real value. It allowed everyone to see first hand the how green
energy solutions coupled with energy improvement measures are possible as part of a retrofit project, whilst sharing ideas and building strong local connections that will support the future delivery of successful
retrofit projects.

We look forward to learning from this experience and using it to help us plan the effective retrofit of more of our homes.
Craig Maybery-Thomas
Head of Asset Management and Decarbonisation, Tai Tarian