Skyven Technologies commissions steam-generating, industrial heat pump
The company’s demonstration centre in Dallas, Texas, showcases its Arcturus steam-generating heat pump, which it says is eight times more efficient than natural gas boilers and six times more efficient that electric boilers and thermal energy storage.
Panasonic launches new air-cooled heat pumps
The heating and cooling business of the Japanese giant has released a new range of heat pumps for commercial projects. The systems have capacities of 40 kW and 50 kW.
Rinnai unveils air-to-water heat pumps for commercial, industrial use
The systems use propane as the refrigerant and range in capacity from 40 kW to 410 kW. Their coefficient of performance reaches up to 3.88.
Aira unveils battery storage system and inverter range
Swedish heat pump maker Aira unveils new battery energy storage system and inverter range for the residential market. Aira Power Hub inverters and Aira Power Store batteries are marketed as part of a whole home energy management system, initially launching in the United Kingdom and Italy with a German rollout to follow.
Fraunhofer ISE spin-off launches heat pump information platform
Heat Pumps Watch will work to change consumer attitudes towards heat pump adoption by delivering evidence-based information on the technology aimed at professionals, policymakers and homeowners.
Aermec debuts modular heat pump for residential, commercial buildings
The Italian manufacturer said its new WWMG heat pump system has a coefficient of performance of up to 4.98 and an energy efficiency rating of 16.30 BTU/Wh.
Work underway on ‘river’ heat pump complex in Massachusetts
The U.S’ largest district energy provider has started building a 35 MW heat pump complex in Massachusetts that will replace a natural gas boiler. The system will harness heat from the Charles River to produce carbon-free steam.
GoodWe debuts PV-driven heat pump water heaters
The Chinese manufacturer said their new residential heat pump water heaters deliver a coefficient of performance of up to 4.2, with a heating capacity ranging from 4.5 kW to 5 kW. The units are available with water tanks in 200 L, 300 L, and 500 L sizes.
Mitsubishi presents new residential air-to-water heat pumps
Mitsubishi said that the two new products of its Hydrolution EZY series can produce domestic hot water up to 75 C when outdoor temperatures reach -25 C. The new systems have capacities of 6 kW and 7.1 kW.
World’s largest heat pump under development in Germany
The 162 MW project is being developed by German utility MVV Energie. The system will use water from the Rhine river as a heat source and is expected to generate heat with temperatures of up to 130 C.
