On Wednesday, 15 November 2023, during the ‘Congres Doorbraak van de Warmtepomp’ (Heat Pump Breakthrough Congress), the National Heat Pump Trend Report 2024 (Nationaal Warmtepomp Trendrapport) was officially presented. Previous data and forecasts from the Dutch Heat Pump Association (Vereniging Warmtepompen) had already demonstrated that heat pumps have decisively broken through into existing residential housing. This trend now firmly applies to the utility and commercial markets as well. This breakthrough is validated by the comprehensive report from DNE Research, which thoroughly investigated and analyzed the current state of the market alongside potential future scenarios for various market segments, including the utility sector.
Market expansion within the utility sector
The utility and commercial sectors experienced substantial growth, though interpreting this expansion relative to total market potential remains complex due to the nature of the available historical data. Up until 2022, market growth was primarily driven by air-to-water heat pumps. However, in 2022, the total installed capacity of water-to-water heat pumps—utilizing geothermal energy as a source—surpassed that of air-to-water heat pumps in this segment.
For those looking to make commercial buildings more sustainable using a heat pump, the limited capacity of the electrical infrastructure has posed a significant hurdle for some time. Increasingly, grid operators are forced to reject requests for power grid connection upgrades. A highly practical solution to this bottleneck is the implementation of a hybrid system, where the heat pump delivers a substantial portion of the maximum required heating capacity throughout the majority of the year. By deploying such a hybrid configuration, businesses can dramatically reduce their gas consumption and cut CO2 emissions without requiring a heavy electrical grid upgrade.
The annual National Heat Pump Trend Report is initiated by the market research firm Dutch New Energy Research. The Vereniging Warmtepompen and Techniek Nederland serve as strategic partners to the research agency and act as co-publishers of the document. You can download the National Heat Pump Trend Report 2024 free of charge via this official [National Heat Pump Trend Report 2024] download link.
Need more information about our heat pumps?
On our website, you can find comprehensive information regarding our full range of commercial heat pumps, as well as detailed technical insights into hybrid heating systems. Alternatively, you are always welcome to schedule a visit to our factory. We have a fully operational, live hybrid system set up on-site for you to view. Our experts will gladly explain exactly how this system functions and calculate precisely how much it can save you on your annual gas consumption.
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