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    Surface Thermal Technology

    What is Surface Thermal?

    Capture solar, air, and ground energy from any hardstanding surface. Installed at just 50mm depth: no boreholes, no visible equipment.

    50mmInstallation Depth
    ZeroBoreholes Required

    Defining the category

    Surface Thermal is a surface-integrated thermal energy system that captures solar, air, and ground energy from engineered surfaces at just 50mm depth.

    The thermal yield for our borehole-free infrastructure is independently verified (GSENZH) to deliver 55-57 W/m². Furthermore, longitudinal performance monitoring confirms a high seasonal coefficient of performance (SCOP) of 4.4, with peak operational COP reaching 4.95.

    Teratherm is deployed across residential, commercial, and public infrastructure applications where borehole installation is impractical, costly, or planning-restricted. By harvesting three energy sources simultaneously: solar gain, ambient air, and stable ground temperature, Surface Thermal maintains consistent output regardless of weather conditions.

    How It Works

    Three Sources. Total Reliability.

    Unlike single-source air or ground systems, Surface Thermal captures energy from three distinct sources simultaneously, delivering consistent output regardless of weather.

    01

    Solar Gain

    Direct and diffuse solar radiation absorbed through the engineered surface.

    02

    Ambient Air

    Convective heat transfer from air passing across the surface area, effective even on overcast days.

    03

    Ground Store

    Stable subsurface temperatures acting as a thermal buffer, providing consistent baseline energy year-round.

    Key Advantages

    No Boreholes Required

    Installed at just 50mm depth, eliminating expensive drilling and planning complexity.

    Completely Silent

    No outdoor fan units means zero noise pollution, ideal for noise-sensitive areas.

    Heritage Friendly

    Invisible installation makes it perfect for listed buildings and conservation areas.

    Triple-Source Energy

    Captures solar gain, ambient air and stable ground temperature simultaneously.

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    Before & After

    Drag the slider to compare: from pipework installation to a pristine, energy-harvesting surface.

    Completed resin-bound surface with embedded Teratherm energy collection system
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    After: Finished Surface
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    Applications

    Is Surface Thermal Right for You?

    Capturing energy where traditional systems fall short. Find the right path for your project.

    Domestic & Residential

    Core Applications:

    • Conservation Areas & Listed Buildings

      Non invasive, invisible collection without planning permission hurdles.

    • Rural Estates & Large Driveways

      Utilising expansive hardstanding for massive heat capture.

    • Driveway & Patio Replacement

      Turn essential landscaping into an energy asset.

    • Aesthetics-First Properties

      Zero visible outdoor units to spoil the architectural design.

    Commercial & Public

    Sector Focus:

    • Public Sector & Councils

      Schools, hospitals and buildings with large outdoor areas.

    • Airports & Rail Infrastructure

      Heat capture from runways, hangars and platforms.

    • Developers & Future Homes

      Scaling renewable energy for new-build housing developments.

    • Logistics & Car Parks

      Capturing energy from standard infrastructure at scale.

    Surface Thermal FAQs

    Definition and scope questions about Surface Thermal technology.

    Ready to Explore Surface Thermal?

    Find out if your property is suitable for invisible renewable heating.

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