Paper No 195 – Industrial Heat Pumps in Japan: Current Status and Future Prospects – 14th IEA Heat Pump Conference, Chicago, USA
The importance of industrial heat pumps for decarbonization has gained widespread recognition. Japan has demonstrated preeminence in the realm of industrial heat pump innovation and implementation. This paper overviews the current technology and market status of industrial heat pumps in Japan, demonstrating the maturity of heat-pumping technology to some extent. However, it shows a need to accelerate the introduction. Through a comprehensive questionnaire survey and barrier analysis, this study clarifies the challenges faced in the widespread adoption of industrial heat pumps and proposes measures to address these barriers in the future.