Final Reports from HPT Annex 57 on Enhancing Electrical Grid Flexibility Through Heat Pumps Published!
As global electricity demand rises, driven by the shift from fossil fuels to electrification, heat pumps are becoming increasingly crucial in enhancing grid flexibility. These technologies can effectively manage the variability of renewable energy sources, ensuring a resilient energy infrastructure capable of adapting to fluctuating demands. The results from this international collaboration project shows that heat pumps can significantly enhance grid management and energy efficiency, playing a transformative role in the energy sector.
The HPT TCP Annex 57 with the title “Flexibility by Implementation of Heat Pumps in Multi-Vector Energy Systems and Thermal Networks” focused on the implementation of heat pumps in district heating and cooling systems as well as distributed heat pumps, outlining possible solutions and barriers for their integration into these markets. The project addressed the urgent need for sustainable and efficient energy solutions amidst growing electrical demand. This requires a flexible, responsive energy supply capable of balancing the fluctuations in energy production and consumption, crucial for integrating renewable energy.
Key findings from the project included:
- Whether in individual installations, hybrid systems, or largescale district heating setups, heat pumps show remarkable adaptability to various environments and needs.
- Heat pumps are key in delivering flexibility, for example ancillary services, such as frequency regulation, which contributes to the stability of the electrical grid.
- The project compiled and presented 28 case studies from 5 different countries.
Published Reports from HPT TCP Annex 57
Task 1 Summary report: Flexibility by implementation of heat pump in multi-vector energy systems and thermal networks
Task 2 Summary report: Best practice examples – Description of existing projects
including Task 2 – Appendices 1 and Task 2 – Appendices 2
Task 3 Report: Concepts for heat pump flexibility and promising solutions
Task 4 report: Flexibility Assessment and Analyses of different options
Task 5 Report: Business models – development and evaluation of innovative concepts
Presentations of the result from HPT Annex 57
The main findings from the project were presented during a recorded webinar, available online:
Webinar on May 6, 2024: Highlights from HPT TCP Annex 57 on Flexibility through Heat Pump Implementation in Multi-Vector Energy Systems and Thermal Networks https://heatpumpingtechnologies.org/annex57/annex-57-webinar-unveils-revolutionary-insights-on-heat-pump-flexibility/
For more information about HPT Annex 54 Heat Pump Systems with Low GWP please visit the annex website: Home – Annex 57