We are pleased to share that Belgium is now officially participating in IEA HPT Project 65. The collaboration will benefit from Belgium’s expertise and initiatives in advancing heat pump technologies within a circular economy framework.
We look forward to valuable contributions from both Daikin and the University of Gent as part of the Belgian team.
Contact person for the Belgian team: Steven Lecompte, Steven.Lecompte@UGent.be.
You are invited to an open online session featuring innovative activities under the IEA Project 65: Heat Pumps in a Circular Economy. This session will include practical examples of circularity in domestic heat pumps through two expert presentations.
Grundfos will share their work on their take back system, which collects end-of-life circulation pumps for disassembly and remanufacturing and Nibe will present experiences from their pilot program for using refurbished circulation pumps from Grundfos.
Date and Time: June 26th from 14:00 to 15:00 CET
Access: No sign up. Just access the session here: link
The video recording of Viessmann’s presentation on the CE-RISE project is now available on YouTube. The video can be viewed here:
In this presentation, Jahanzeb Tariq from Viessmann explains how the CE-RISE project addresses circular economy aspects in the domestic heat pump sector. Key topics include a full evaluation of the lifecycle of Viessmann heat pumps, challenges along the supply chain, and the importance of digital tools such as digital product passports and blockchain technology for enabling circularity. The presentation also explores strategies to reduce both operational and embodied carbon, using practical examples from Viessmann’s experience. A Q&A session follows the presentation, covering issues such as data collection from suppliers and business considerations linked to circularity.
For more information about IEA HPT Project 65 or to participate in future activities, please contact Jakob Thomsen, (jath@dti.dk).
The IEA HPT Project 65 has published its Task 1 Report, focusing on the integration of circular economy principles into the domestic heat pump industry. This report is a collaborative effort involving participants from Denmark, Germany, and Italy, aimed at addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by the transition to a circular economy.
The report examines key areas such as the evaluation of material efficiency standards, the impact of regulations like Ecodesign and REACH, lifecycle analyses of heat pumps, and case studies showcasing innovative circular design measures. Highlighted findings emphasize the need for adapting existing international standards, such as ISO 59000 and EN 4555X, to heat pumps, and the importance of harmonized lifecycle data for better decision-making. Practical examples include material substitutions, alternative refrigerants, and digital solutions like machine learning for fault detection.
This report acts as a starting point for further exploration into the intersection of domestic heat pumps and circular economy principles. By fostering international collaboration, utilizing regulatory frameworks, and adopting innovative approaches, the heat pump sector can advance significantly towards achieving sustainability and aligning with circular economy goals.
The Task 1 report can be accessed here: Task 1 report
