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New Member Country Reports Highlight Heat Pump Developments in Canada, Sweden, Austria and France

On December 12, 2023, the Technology Collaboration Programme on Heat Pumping Technologies (HPT TCP) by the International Energy Agency (IEA) successfully organised a digital workshop, drawing participants from across the globe. The focal point of this workshop was the presentation of Member Country Reports, offering insights into the latest developments in the heat pump market, policy initiatives, and research activities within Canada, Sweden, Austria, and France.

During this fourth digital workshop of the year, each of these countries presented comprehensive reports covering three key areas:

  1. Market Statistics:
  2. Policy Initiatives:
  3. Research, Development, Demonstration, and Deployment (RDD&D) Activities:

For those eager to delve into these in-depth reports, they can be accessed via the following links:

Canada Key Takeaways:

  1. Heat pumps are a key element in Canada’s decarbonization strategy, offering breakeven or savings on utility costs.
  2. National and regional policies drive increased heat pump adoption, with market support activities considered crucial.
  3. Research and development efforts in Canada focus on affordable, energy-flexible heat pump systems, emphasizing retrofit solutions and the need for proper sizing and integration.

 

Sweden Key Takeaways:

  1. Sweden’s heat pumping technology market has grown steadily since 1980, with an estimated 2.2 million heat pumps in 2022.
  2. Increasing sales of geothermal and air-to-water systems reflect growing consumer awareness of financial, energy, and environmental benefits.
  3. Ongoing research focuses on alternative refrigerants and system-level innovations, driven by the phase-out of ozone-depleting substances.

 

Austria Key Takeaways:

  1. Heat pumps play a significant role in Austria’s Climate and Energy Strategies.
  2. The Austrian “Renewable Heat Law (EWG)” is pending replacement by the “Renewable Heat Package (EWP).”
  3. Austria implements quality measures, both nationally and in the European context, emphasizing research, stable budgets, and industrial demonstrators for high-temperature heat pumps.

 

France Key Takeaways:

  1. The French heat pump sector boasts a turnover of €6.4 billion and supports 46,000 jobs.
  2. Technologies for heat pumps in one-family houses are well-established.
  3. Challenges lie in expanding heat pump use in multi-family buildings, requiring innovations, and the sector anticipates a need for 41,000 jobs by 2030.

 

The presentation of these Member Country Reports marks a significant stride toward fostering global collaboration and knowledge sharing in the realm of heat pump technology. By providing a platform for countries to showcase their achievements and ambitions, the HPT TCP by IEA continues to facilitate the exchange of ideas and best practices, propelling the evolution of sustainable heating and cooling solutions worldwide.