Increased Policy Support
Many countries have introduced subsidies and other policies to promote the development of clean energy heating. Starting from 2024, Germany will implement relevant laws that stipulate that at least 65% of newly installed heating systems must be based on renewable energy or waste heat, and provide subsidies for renewable energy heating systems, with a maximum subsidy rate of up to 70%.
Accelerating Energy Transition
The application of renewable energy such as solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, as well as clean energy such as biomass energy and nuclear energy in the heating field is becoming increasingly widespread. Traditional heating methods mainly based on fossil fuels such as coal and oil are gradually being replaced.
Air Source Heat Pump Technology Is Favored
The International Energy Agency’s 2024 report points out that heat pumps have become a key path to achieving climate goals. Despite a 3% decline in global air source heat pump sales in 2023, China has risen by 12% against the trend, and it is predicted that heat pump sales will increase significantly in the future. In Europe, due to the energy crisis, the demand for air source heat pumps has exploded. For example, Germany plans to install 500000 new heat pumps annually starting from 2024, and the market share will reach 6 million by 2030.
Diversified And Intelligent Heating Methods
In addition to traditional centralized heating, decentralized heating and district heating are also constantly developing and innovating. For example, Denmark’s district heating system integrates multiple heating forms to form an efficient multi energy intelligent energy network. At the same time, intelligent temperature control systems and other intelligent technologies are widely used, which can automatically adjust the heating temperature and mode according to indoor and outdoor conditions, achieve zone control, and improve living comfort.
The Rise Of Resource Recycling And Utilization
For example, European countries such as the UK have started to recycle hot water from abandoned coal mines for heating, which is both low-carbon and environmentally friendly, and can drive regional economies without being affected by seasons.