HPT TCP Updates
We are pleased to announce the release of the Annual Report 2024 for the Technology Collaboration Programme on Heat Pumping Technologies (HPT TCP) by IEA. Among the highlights of this year’s report are important developments in heat pump technologies and their expanding role in the global clean energy transition. As...
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Research & Innovation
The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest "State of Energy Innovation" report showcases significant strides in global energy innovation, outlining key findings across critical technology areas and policy action recommendations. Notably, the report emphasizes considerable advancements in heat pumping technologies, including solid-state cooling. The report indicates robust international collaboration and increased...
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Research & Innovation
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has just released its Global Energy Review 2025, offering a comprehensive snapshot of the global energy landscape in 2024, a year shaped by record-high temperatures, digitalisation, electrification, and a surge in clean energy adoption. Growth in energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions continues to decouple from...
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Market & Policy
Research & Innovation
As the UK moves closer to its decarbonisation targets, the research and projects showcased during this research symposium underscore the pivotal role of innovation, flexibility, and data-driven policy in scaling up the adoption of heat pumps across all sectors. The symposium provided a rich blend of international collaboration, technical depth,...
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The growing collection of the case studies is showing the diversification of implemented solutions, but above all it clearly demonstrates the versatility of heat pumps in multi-family buildings. From centralized solutions to heat pumps installed in each apartment, classic or new heat source concepts, in combination with other energy sources...
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High-temperature heat pumps (HTHPs) are emerging as a key technology for decarbonizing industrial process heat. As industries seek sustainable alternatives to fossil-fuel-based heating, HTHPs offer a solution that reduces CO₂ emissions, improves energy efficiency, and enhances economic viability. The results from this international collaboration project demonstrate the transformative potential of...
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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...
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Market & Policy
Research & Innovation
Without correct data on heat pump deployment, policy makers are taking decisions about the technology in the dark. Therefore, it is of high relevance to harmonize how data is collected and published in different regions of the world and to complement existing information with additional parameters. This would help policy...
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