Worcester Bosch published a new build market brochure in July 2022 covering its heating and hot water range for new dwellings1. The document describes the company as a UK based manufacturer employing around 1,700 people, with a network of 500 field based staff and manufacturing sites at Worcester and Clay Cross, operating as part of the Bosch Group1.
The brochure sets out four gas boiler families, all offered in natural gas and LPG versions1. The Greenstar 8000 Life combi comes in 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50kW models and is described as wirelessly compatible with the Bosch EasyControl1. The CDi Compact combi is listed in 28, 32 and 36kW models and is compatible with the Greenstar Xtra FGHRS1. System boilers in the Greenstar 4000 range run from 12 to 24kW, and heat only boilers from 9 to 30kW1. Worcester Bosch states that all products are manufactured in natural gas and LPG models and that all boilers provide good SAP performance1.
| Product family | Models listed | Notes given |
|---|---|---|
| Greenstar 8000 Life combi | 30, 35, 40, 45, 50kW | Wireless compatibility with Bosch EasyControl |
| Greenstar CDi Compact combi | 28, 32, 36kW | Compatible with Greenstar Xtra FGHRS |
| Greenstar 4000 system | 12 to 24kW | Integral circulation pump and expansion vessel |
| Greenstar heat only | 9 to 30kW | Ultra compact, cupboard fit |
Controls listed include the Comfort I RF and Comfort II RF controllers, both ErP Class V and single zone only, the Sense II controller and weather sensor at ErP Class VI, and the Bosch EasyControl at ErP Class V, which supports single zone or multi-zone operation with eTRVs1. The Bosch eTRV set is listed at ErP Class VIII and supports up to 18 individual zones1. Cylinders are listed from 90 up to 300 litres, with a 25 year guarantee on the basic vessel1.
"New Build market offering from Worcester Bosch."
The brochure also refers to air to water heat pumps and to an in-house Heating Design Team offering fully indemnified system designs and specification support for new build domestic dwellings1. No output figures, efficiencies or prices for the heat pumps are given in the document1.
Why it matters for households
New build homes are typically specified before anyone moves in, so the heating technology chosen at that stage fixes how a home is heated, and what it costs to run, for years afterwards. A brochure weighted towards gas combi, system and heat only boilers indicates that gas remains the main offer for this market, with LPG versions available where a property is off the gas grid1. For a household, the practical difference between these options shows up in hot water capacity, where a combi removes the need for a cylinder, and in the controls, where zoning with smart TRVs allows individual rooms to be heated separately rather than the whole house at once1. The controls listed range from single zone controllers to an 18 zone eTRV system, and the brochure states that the FGHRS flue gas heat recovery accessory can reduce CO2 emissions and gas usage1. Buyers of new homes have no say in the specification at the point it is set, so the details in documents of this kind are the record of what was on offer.
What happens next
No dates for product launches, price changes or regulatory milestones are given in the brochure1.
Sources1 cited
- NEW_BUILD_BROCHURE__07.22_PAGES.pdf, worcester-bosch.co.uk