About the project
70Background
Heat pumps are a key clean alternative to fossil fuels and can provide flexibility to both electrical and thermal systems. The intermittency of renewable energy sources requires adaptable systems that can balance supply and demand. Coordinated operation of large-scale or aggregated heat pumps can stabilize grids, optimize renewable energy use, and support thermal networks and industry.
Objective
Establish an independent knowledge base on heat pump flexibility to accelerate their role in providing demand response and system support in both electricity and thermal networks.
Activities
- Quantify flexibility potential of individual and aggregated heat pump systems.
- Develop control strategies for demand response and renewable integration.
- Analyze impacts on power grids, district heating networks, and industrial processes.
- Explore aggregation methods, coordination strategies, and digital infrastructure.
- Share results with stakeholders and contribute to guidelines and standards.
Contact Person
Mr Morten Herget Christensen, mohc@teknologisk.dk
Participating Countries
Denmark, Spain