Ice-source heat pump system for residential applications
UK scientists designed a new heat pump concept that they claim could be particularly beneficial to newly developed areas or potential residential complexes. The system uses ice or ice slurry as the heat source and its energy consumption is reportedly lower than that of several types commercially available heat pumps.
Midea presents 4.5 kW residential heat pump
The Chinese manufacturer said its new propane heat pump doesn’t need an outdoor unit and is able to operate with temperatures down to -20 C.
New algorithm enables cost-optimized operation of residential heat pumps
Researchers in Austria have developed a new predictive control algorithm that can reportedly improve comfort levels in houses equipped with heat pumps. The algorithm also enables price predictions based on analysis of day-ahead electricity prices.
Mitsubishi Electric launches water-to-water heat pumps for commercial, industrial applications
The Japanese manufacturer said the new Climaveneta EW-HT-G05 products have a size ranging from 73 kW to 129.3 kW and a coefficent of performance of up to 3.77.
Dutch scientists assess consumers’ willingness to pay for renewable heating
A survey of 1,797 residents was used to determine the willingness to pay for low-carbon residential heating in the Netherlands. On average, respondents were willing to pay a premium of 33% for electricity-based heating. Policy recommendations were also provided as part of the study.
Subsidies support record UK heat pump installation figures
More than 4,500 certified heat pump installations were recorded in the United Kingdom in July 2024, while battery storage installations continue to significantly outperform previous years. Subsidy schemes that slash the cost of installing a heat pump are a key growth driver, according to the industry.
Ideal Heating launches new air source heat pump series
The UK-based manufacturer said the new Ecomod products have a size ranging from 14 kW to 70 kW and a coefficent of performance of up to 4.85.
Direct expansion solar heat pumps for residential applications
Scientists in India have conducted an extensive review of all direct expansion solar heat pump technology in an effort to broaden its residential adoption. Such system can psroduce hot water from 15 C to 60 C at an average coefficient of performance of 1.5 to 4.5.
LG launches two new residential air-to-water propane heat pumps
The new products utilize propane refrigerant and have a seasonal coefficient of performance of over 5. According to the manufacturer, it can achieve a flow temperature of 75 C, even when it is -15 C outside.
Record installation figures for heat pumps, battery storage in UK
Half year data from UK certification body MCS reveal a step change in the number of heat pump installations in 2024, as well as a record breaking first six months for battery storage installations. At the current rate, the annual heat pump installation record will be broken by the end of 2024
