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Heat pumps pave the way for the third industrial revolution.

Author(s) : FORSÉN M.

Summary

With the launch of the Energy Package in March 2008, the European Union finally agreed on putting words into action. European policies and legislation is changing rapidly in order to enhance energy efficiency and lessen the dependency of energy imports. The recently adopted Directive on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources sets demanding targets on the European Member States and that is only one of several important Directives that will serve in favour of heat pump technology. The new deal will lead to a change of paradigm. A change that will favour energy efficiency, renewable energy and low carbon technologies. Several technologies will need to be developed for all energy sectors. In the heating and cooling sector heat pumps uphold a unique position as being a technology contributing to all main targets. In contrast to other highlighted technologies such as plug in hybrid cars and carbon capture and storage, heat pumps are proven available technology. In this sense heat pumps will pave the way for the third industrial revolution. Heat pumps are not any more only considered as an interesting technology for engineers. Heat pumps are already considered mainstream in a few countries and despite a worldwide economic crisis sales is picking up in several European countries. This paper will highlight some of the most important Directives that influence the development of the European heating markets and discuss how heat pumps may contribute to fulfilling the ambitious targets set in the European Union.

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  • Original title: Heat pumps pave the way for the third industrial revolution.
  • Record ID : 2011-0309
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Figures, economy, Regulation, General information
  • Source: Measures to address climate change. 2010 International Symposium on Next-generation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology: February 17-19, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Publication date: 2010/02/17

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