Air source heat pump systems, both air-to-air and air-to-water, utilized for heating buildings in Nordic countries characterized by cold and humid climates, and for heating and cooling systems adapted to other European climates.
In the pursuit of more sustainable and eco-friendly heating solutions, the development of heat pump systems capable of operating efficiently at low temperatures emerges as a critical imperative.
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Currently, commercially available heat pumps experience significant performance degradation when faced with temperatures below -20°C, rendering them unreliable and inefficient for regions with cold and humid climates.
This limitation notably impacts residential heating requirements in cold climate zones. To tackle this challenge, it is essential to advance both air-to-air and air-to-water heat pumps that can effectively function under such extreme conditions.
By unleashing the potential of heat pumps to operate efficiently at low temperatures, we can provide a sustainable, cost-effective, and dependable heating solution to millions residing in Nordic cold climate regions and beyond.
Additionally, the reliance on low-emission heating systems in cold regions like Nordic countries not only contributes to the rise in greenhouse gas emissions but also poses a threat to human health.
Consequently, the imperative to shift away from these carbon-intensive heating methods has become an urgent necessity.
Partner institutions
- Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
- LG Electronics
- University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
