Daikin presents modular water-to-water heat pumps
The Japanese manufacturer said its new heat pump line features a modular approach to system design. The new products are available with capacities of 100 kW, 125 kW and 160 kW and can reportedly achieve a water output temperature of 60 C.
Daikin debuts residential air-to-air heat pump
The Japanese manufacturer claims the new product has a seasonal energy efficiency ratio of up to 9.47 and a seasonal coefficient of performance of up to 5.20.
TICA introduces air-to-water heat pump for residential applications
The Chinese manufacturer said its new heat pump has a coefficient of performance of up to 5.3 and a maximum heating capacity of 16 kW. It can reportedly achieve a topwater output temperature of 80 C.
Sprsun launches residential air source heat pump
The Chinese manufacturer said its new heat pump has a coefficient of performance of 4.2 at 7 C and a maximum heating capacity of 9.1 kW. It can reportedly achieve a topwater output temperature of 75 C.
Rising CO2 prices could make PV heat pumps cheap choice for German homes
Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) says rising CO2 prices could make PV-powered heat pumps the most cost-effective choice for residential heating in the country, with heat pump uptake and district heating adoption proving more economical than replacing gas heating.
Johnson Controls unveils water-to-water screw heat pump
US-based Johnson Controls says its new screw heat pump is able to deliver high-temperature hot water as high as 80 C. The system reportedly has a combined coefficient of performance of 4.1.
Fischer Commercial presents air source heat pumps for residential applications
Fischer Commercial, a UK-based heat pump supplier, has unveiled new air source heat pumps for residential use. It is making them at its factory in Guadalajara, Spain. It claims that they offer a seasonal coefficient of performance (SCOP) of up to 4.85.
German energy supplier switches on 20 MW ‘river’ heat pump
MVV Energie AG has commissioned one of Europe’s largest heat pumps. The system uses water from the Rhine River to supply hot water at temperatures ranging from 83 C to 99 C.
Samsung unveils monobloc heat pump for residential applications
Samsung claims its new product is able provide domestic hot water of up to 75 C when the outdoor temperature is between -10 C and 35 C. It relies on an enlarged heat exchanger that the company claims is capable of transferring more heat compared to a conventional outdoor unit.
Ideal Heating starts heat pump production in UK
UK-based boiler specialist Ideal Heating has opened its first heat pump production in Hull, England. It said that it has invested around GBP 60 million ($76.5 million) in the new production line.
