October 21 marks European Heat Pump Day. To mark the occasion, here are 5 interesting facts about the heat pump that anyone considering buying one should know.
The efficiency of a heat pump is measured by its COP.
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1 A green solution
Heat pumps extract energy from renewable sources such as air, water or ground. As a result, they emit significantly less CO₂ than traditional heating systems based on fossil fuels. With a heat pump, you can get up to 85% of the energy needed to heat your home or prepare hot water. High-efficiency models can heat rooms even at outdoor temperatures of -25 °C.
2 Multifunctionality
Heat pumps are extremely versatile devices, which makes them a more attractive solution than traditional heating systems. In addition to the basic function of heating a building in winter, many modern heat pumps also have a cooling function in summer. This works similarly to an air conditioner - the pump draws heat from inside the building and releases it outside. This allows you to maintain a pleasant temperature on hot days without installing an additional air conditioning system.
With a heat pump you can also cool the building
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3 Low operating costs
Although the initial investment in a heat pump can be expensive, it is cheaper to operate than conventional heating systems. The payback period on the investment, depending on local conditions, can be several to several years.
An investment in a heat pump can pay for itself after just a few years
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4 High efficiency
Heat pumps are extremely efficient - they can produce several times more heat energy than their power consumption. Their efficiency is measured mainly by the COP (Coefficient of Performance), which describes how many units of heat the pump produces relative to the electricity consumed. The coefficient of performance (COP) of the best models can exceed 5, which means that they produce 5 kWh of heat from 1 kWh of electricity.
Thanks to growing environmental awareness, heat pumps are gaining in popularity
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5 Growing popularity
Due to growing environmental awareness, heat pumps are gaining popularity both in Europe and around the world, becoming a standard in modern energy-efficient construction. Numerous subsidies and government financial support also contribute to this. In Poland, for example, we can take advantage of the "Clean Air" program.
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Compiled by:KATARZYNA SZOSTAK
