Fraunhofer ISE, EDF developing AI-based heat pump controller
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) and EDF are leading an international consortium developing AI-driven heat pumps that adapt to environmental conditions and learn from changing circumstances.
Dualsun presents heat pump-compatible residential PVT panel
The French manufacturer said its PVT module features a PV module efficiency of up to 21.8% and a thermal output ranging from 459 W/m2.
Daikin launches air-to-water heat pumps for single-family homes
Daikin has released a line of residential heat pumps, using propane (R290) as the refrigerant, with outdoor unit dimensions of 1,122 mm x 1,330 mm x 600 mm. The new products have an output ranging from 6 kW to 14 kW and can reportedly deliver hot water up to 75 C.
Belgian startup raises $2.5 million for grid orchestration software
Powernaut’s software balances local generation from decentralized devices such as solar panels, batteries, and heat pumps with the needs of the power grid.
Widespread financial support for industrial heat pumps in Europe
A report from the European Heat Pump Association finds evidence of grants, loans or tax rebates for industrial-sized heat pumps across the continent but calls for barriers to further installations, such as a lack of awareness of their potential, to be addressed.
Germany could deploy 10 million heat pumps by 2030
Scientists have used open-source models to simulate heat pump rollout scenarios for the year 2030. Additional investments of around 54 GW to 57 GW of solar PV capacity in a least-cost solution would allow the installation of 10 million heat pumps by the end of the decade.
Panasonic powers UK factory with solar-driven hydrogen fuel cell generators
Panasonic has launched a solar-powered hydrogen fuel cell project at its factory in Cardiff, Wales, with the microwave assembly now operating on renewable energy.
Panasonic offers residential heat pump solution that uses solar radiation forecasts
Panasonic has unveiled a new version of its Eco Cute CO2 heat pump that produces domestic hot water mostly during daytime based on solar radiation data. It integrates a dedicated app to obtain day-ahead solar forecasts and schedule water heating hours for the next day.
World’s largest CO2-based seawater heat pump goes online
German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions’ CO2-based seawater heat pump, located in the Danish port city of Esbjerg, has started operation. The facility, with a total heating capacity of 70 MW, will provide climate-neutral heat to Esbjerg and neighbouring town Varde.
Daikin launches air-to-water inverter heat pumps for residential applications
The Japanese manufacturer said its new heat pumps have a temperature coefficient of up to 3.4 and a size ranging from 16 kW to 70 kW. The new solution is claimed to be particularly suitable for hospitals, hotels, and residential buildings.
