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Research & Development
Scientists develop air-source heat pump system for broiler houses Researchers in Turkey have tested an air-source heat pump for heating commercial poultry houses, combining experimental measurements with numerical simulations. The system reduced annual heating costs by approximately 44% compared with conventional coal-fired heating.
Lior Kahana
Oct 16, 2026
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Technology & Products
Octopus Energy unveils heat pump add-on for home cooling K-based Octopus Energy has introduced Cosy Cooler, a hydronic cooling unit designed to work with its existing Cosy heat pumps. The company says the device can be installed using existing radiator pipework and will cost between GBP 500 ($670) and GBP 600 when it becomes available in 2027.
Emiliano Bellini
Oct 15, 2026
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Technology & Products
Panasonic unveils R454C air-to-water heat pumps for residential use The new series comprises four models with heating capacities of 3 kW, 5 kW, 7 kW and 9 kW. The units feature a refrigerant-split configuration, with the indoor and outdoor units connected by refrigerant piping.
Emiliano Bellini
Oct 14, 2026
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Research & Development
Fraunhofer ISE demonstrates industrial heat pumps capable of producing steam at 160 C Fraunhofer ISE has demonstrated that high-temperature heat pumps can supply industrial process steam at up to 160 C and operate effectively in district heating networks. The research highlights the importance of system design, hydraulic integration and operating strategies for ensuring efficiency and reliability under real-world conditions.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Oct 09, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Canada offers heat pump rebates of up to CAD 10,000 Canada’s federal government has announced a CAD 2 billion ($1.4 billion) package to support 1 million home retrofits, including a national heat pump rebate for up to 820,000 households.
Brian Publicover
Oct 09, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Netherlands plans mandatory switch to hybrid heat pumps  The Netherlands is planning for a smart heat pump to become the standard replacement for central heating boilers in areas where no district heating network is available.
Patrick Jowett
Oct 09, 2026
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Technology & Products
Italian startup offers 535 W PVT solar module with 1.4 kW thermal output Syntropia has developed a 535 W hybrid photovoltaic-thermal module that combines electricity generation with heat recovery, achieving a combined energy conversion efficiency of 66.8% in recent tests. The company is also developing an integrated energy system combining PVT modules, geothermal probes, heat pumps and intelligent energy management software.
Emiliano Bellini
Oct 08, 2026
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Research & Development
How to integrate air-source steam-generating heat pumps with PV, battery storage Researchers in Italy developed an air-source steam-generating heat pump integrating PV, battery storage and the grid, with the electricity supply optimized to minimize heat-production costs. Results show that higher electricity prices favor greater PV-BESS integration, while strong solar resources significantly improve self-sufficiency and economic performance.
Emiliano Bellini
Oct 08, 2026
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Technology & Products
Baxi releases 50-170 kW propane heat pumps Baxi has launched its Auriga HP+ and HP+ ES commercial air-to-water heat pumps, offering capacities of up to 170 kW with propane as the refrigerant. The reversible units can provide heating, cooling and domestic hot water, with leaving water temperatures of up to 70 C and operation down to -20 C.
Emiliano Bellini
Oct 02, 2026