An important solution for avoiding CO2 emissions in the heating and cooling sector is to use heat pumps instead of fossil fuel-based technologies. Heat pumps are already the number one technology in new, typical single-family homes, especially in Europe. This trend must continue and expand.
In multifamily buildings, while there are good examples of heat pump use, it is not yet a widespread solution, either in new or existing buildings. At the same time, there is a continuing trend of migration to cities with high population density, so the importance of multifamily housing is increasing.
This project focuses on heat pump solutions for multifamily buildings in cities with high population density. In terms of the needs of the participating countries, new buildings and retrofits will be considered, as well as buildings with a higher specific heat demand.
More info on the project can be found here.
Cluster of Excellence Integrated Energy Systems