Residential heating and cooling
Heat pumps are widely used in residential buildings for space heating and cooling. They can extract heat from the outdoor air (air-source heat pumps), the ground (ground-source or geothermal heat pumps), or water bodies (water-source heat pumps) to provide comfortable indoor temperatures. Heat pumps offer an energy-efficient alternative to traditional heating and cooling systems like furnaces and air conditioners.
Commercial buildings
Heat pumps can be used in commercial buildings, such as offices, shopping centres and hotels, to regulate indoor temperatures efficiently. They can be used for both heating and cooling, depending on the seasonal requirements, reducing overall energy consumption and operating costs.
Industrial applications
Heat pumps find applications in various industrial processes, including space conditioning for large facilities, industrial drying and heat recovery from waste heat. Their versatility and energy efficiency make them valuable for reducing the environmental impact of industrial operations.
District heating and cooling
Heat pumps are part of district heating and cooling systems, where centralised heat pumps extract heat from various sources (such as ambient air or geothermal reservoirs) to distribute heating or cooling to multiple buildings in a local area. This approach can significantly improve energy efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of heating and cooling large areas.
Agricultural applications
Heat pumps are used in agriculture for temperature control in greenhouses, livestock barns and crop storage facilities. They offer a cost-effective way to maintain optimal conditions for plant growth and animal welfare.
