Mitsubishi Electric’s has issued a new white paper, Unlocking High Temperature Heat Pump Adoption, which outlines the role next-generation high-temperature capability heat pumps can play in decarbonising home heating while reducing the cost, disruption and complexity often associated with retrofit projects.
According to the white paper, many of the challenges associated with heat pump adoption stem from concerns around upfront costs, installation disruption, compatibility with existing heating systems and uncertainty about performance.
James Chaplen, Head of Product Marketing and Communications at Mitsubishi Electric, said: “Heat pumps are critical to achieving Britain’s net zero ambitions, but adoption will only accelerate if solutions align with the realities of existing homes. High-temperature heat pumps can help Britain achieve mass market rollout of heat pumps. They offer a practical pathway, inimal disruption method to retrofit millions of properties without the extensive upgrades that have traditionally been associated with heat pump installations.”
The report identifies key regulations that restrict the deployment of high-temperature heat pumps. Mitsubishi Electric is calling on policymakers to review and amend these regulations so that they reflect the capabilities of modern heat pump technology.
James Chaplen added: “The technology exists today to help Britain achieve its heat pump deployment ambitions. What is needed now is a policy environment that supports innovation, removes unnecessary barriers and gives homeowners, landlords and social housing providers the confidence to invest in low-carbon heating.”
The White Paper can be found here
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