It is estimated that 10-15 percent of total energy consumption in the Norwegian industry is used for drying processes. However, a biproduct from drying is often steam, which is an excellent high quality heat source for heat pumps (HP). By utilizing the surplus heat from the drying process, a heat...
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HPT TCP Updates
There is a strong interest in, and significant potential for, international and transdisciplinary collaboration in research and innovation to advance progress towards identified energy and climate goals. This was evident during the Executive Committee meeting of IEA’s Technology Collaboration on Heat Pumping Technology (HPT TCP by IEA) held in Montreal...
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Research & Innovation
The Heat Pumping Technologies Magazine is thrilled to announce the release of Issue 1/2025, dedicated to the groundbreaking theme: "Natural Refrigerants in Heat Pumps: Pushing the Boundaries of Sustainability." This first edition of the year spotlights the transformative role of natural refrigerants like carbon dioxide (CO₂), ammonia, hydrocarbons, and water,...
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Research & Innovation
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...
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Market & Policy
Research & Innovation
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its groundbreaking "Energy and AI" report, offering the first global examination of how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping energy systems. While the report covers a wide range of developments, one notable highlight is the emerging role of heat pumps in data center heat...
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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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