New Publication in Applied Energy Journal on Carbon Emission Reduction Potential of a Heat Pump Retrofit
20.08.2024We are thrilled to announce the publication of our latest research in the prestigious Applied Energy Journal. This study explores the carbon emission reduction potential and economic viability of heat pump retrofits in residential buildings within a German city, utilizing a digital twin model.
Key Findings:
- Carbon Emission Reduction: Retrofitting heat pumps can reduce average annual carbon emissions by 18.6% to 38.9%.
- Combined Systems: Integrating heat pump retrofits with solar PV and stationary battery systems results in carbon reductions of 31.2% to 43.6% on average, based on the Central European climate.
- Cost-Effectiveness: A combination of heat pump and solar PV retrofit (excluding battery systems) offers an optimal balance between cost-effectiveness and emission reduction.
You can read the full version (open access) on the journal website.
The two authors of this publication are Daniel Bayer and Marco Pruckner.
