Heat Pumping Technologies Magazine
The Heat Pumping Technologies Magazine (formerly known as the HPC Newsletter) is an online magazine about heat pumping technologies, markets and market development, and information from the annexes in the programme. It is produced by the Heat Pump Centre. In each issue, there is also a Column, where the author gives his view of a topic of hers or his own choice, a list of selected heat pump-related events, and sometimes a Strategic outlook, presenting policy affecting markets, from the author’s viewpoint.
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Heat Pumping Technologies Magazine Issue 3, 2024 Out Now
"Heat Pumps Revolutionizing Retrofits: Scaling Up Deployment with Innovative Solutions and Overcoming Barriers"
Welcome to Issue 3 of Heat Pumping Technologies Magazine!
In this third edition, we dive into a transformative and highly relevant theme: "Heat Pumps Revolutionizing Retrofits: Scaling Up Deployment with Innovative Solutions and Overcoming Barriers." This issue focuses on the pivotal role heat pumps play in retrofitting existing buildings, accelerating the transition to sustainable heating systems, and breaking through the challenges that still hinder widespread adoption.
From cutting-edge technologies to strategic integration and policy insights, this issue is packed with invaluable perspectives for industry professionals, policymakers, researchers, and enthusiasts alike.
We kick off with the Foreword, titled “Scaling up heat pump retrofits: what do we need to do,” which sets the stage for actionable strategies to boost deployment. In the Column, “A Review of the Barriers that Remain Today for Heat Pump Widespread Deployment,” we analyze the obstacles that stand in the way of scaling heat pumps and discuss how to overcome them.
Our Topical Articles delve into innovative solutions:
- "Speeding Up the Roll-Out of Heat Pumps with Lessons from Archetypal Outcome-Led Packaged Retrofit Solutions" explores practical frameworks to accelerate deployment.
- "Early-stage Guidance on Heat Pump Retrofit for Non-domestic Buildings: Interim Results from HPT Annex 60" offers a glimpse into the evolving strategies for retrofitting larger-scale facilities.
In the Non-Topical Articles, we broaden the focus with groundbreaking insights:
- "Creating an Investment Climate for Clean District Heating" examines financial mechanisms to support heat pump expansion.
- "R744 Heat Pumps with Ejectors for Heating and/or Cooling: Opportunities, Challenges, and Results" highlights the potential of natural refrigerants.
- "When the Electric Car Moves In - Coordinated Control of Heat Pumps and Electric Car Charging" explores the intersection of heat pumps and electrification.
In the National Market Section, we spotlight Italy with an exclusive “Heat Pump Market Report,” providing a detailed look at one of Europe’s leading markets for heat pump adoption.
This edition encapsulates the challenges, opportunities, and innovative solutions shaping the future of heat pump technology in retrofits. Whether you're a seasoned expert or new to the field, this issue is sure to inspire and inform.
Enjoy your reading!
Metkel Yebiyo, Editor
Heat Pump Centre
The central communication activity of the Technology Collaboration Programme on Heat Pumping Technologies (HPT TCP)
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