Key Facts on Heat PumpsENERGY EFFICIENTFor each kW of electricity consumed by a heat pump, about 4kW of thermal energy is generated. This corresponds to a 300% efficiency. Comparison with other heating technologies:
SUSTAINABLEAbout 75% of the energy that is used is renewable, whereas 25% of the energy is generated by other sources (in 99% this is electricity). If the electricity is generated by renewables (PV, wind, hydro), then the heat pump is 100% renewable and CO2-neutral. EUROPEANThe vast majority of the heat pumps installed in Europe are also manufactured in Europe. In fact, the EU heat pump companies play a leadership role in the technology development. (EHPA) THEY PROVIDE ENERGY SECURITYThe EU imports annually energy worth over 400 billion euro. Heat pumps reduce the use of primary and final energy. So we would need less energy and by consequence less would need to be imported. This saves costs and secures the supply of energy at the same time: we become more energy independent. |
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