Launch of Two New Projects for international Collaboration within HPT TCP by IEA

Two new projects have been launched to drive forward the role of heat pumps in the global energy transition, building on the success of previous collaboration projects performed within the Technology Collaboration Programme on Heat Pumping Technologies (HPT TCP) by IEA.

HPT Project 67 – Digital Services for Heat Pumps

As a continuation of the work from HPT Annex 56 IoT for Heat Pumps, this project centers on the digitalization of heat pumps to enable their role as flexible, connected devices in future low-carbon energy systems. HPT Project 67 will develop a knowledge base on digital services for heat pumps, covering areas like operational optimization, grid flexibility, predictive maintenance, and user-focused applications. Through international collaboration and market analysis, the project aims to support the integration of digital solutions that contribute to the broader energy and climate targets.

Project Manager: Bernd Windholz, bernd.windholz@ait.ac.at

For more information, visit the project website.

HPT Project 68 – Industrial High-Temperature Heat Pumps

Following the achievements of HPT Annex 58 High Temperature Heat Pumps, this project focuses on accelerating the market development of high-temperature heat pump solutions for industrial applications. As industries face growing pressure to decarbonize, HPT Project 68 will provide independent, science-based insights into the technical, economic, and practical aspects of both existing and emerging technologies. The project supports climate goals such as the EU Green Deal and the Science Based Targets initiative by helping industries transition towards net-zero emissions.

Project Manager: Benjamin Zühlsdorf, bez@dti.dk

For more information, visit the project website.

These two projects are still open for new participants. Please contact the Project Managers if you want to participate in the projects.