EUROPE: HEAT PUMPS—STATUS AND TRENDS
Heat pumping technology finds wide application in industry, commercial buildings and residential property. The climate in Europe varies considerably from north to south, which means that growth in air conditioning has therefore tended to be greatest in southern Europe. Heat pumps designed for space heating are more common in central and northern Europe, although interior heating of buildings is needed in all European countries. This paper discusses the market and trends for heat pumps in Europe. Although statistics show that conditions vary widely from one country to another, the overall trend of market growth of heat pumps in Europe is favourable.