Northern heat pump energy storage tank

How does a thermal storage system benefit a heat pump?

The integration of a thermal storage system in a heat pump improves energy efficiency and contributes to reducing the energy bill of homes and industry.

Why do heat pumps need a low-cost thermal storage system?

Therefore, having a high-capacity, low-cost thermal storage system that also takes up little space is key for improving the operating efficiency of heat pumps, and thus facilitating their implementation as an air-conditioning system.

Are heat pumps the best heating system for residential and industrial sectors?

In conclusion, the high efficiency of heat pumps, especially when combined with a low-cost thermal storage system such as the one developed at CIC energiGUNE, means that they are considered the ideal heating system for both the residential and industrial sectors.

Do heat pumps have a storage tank?

Heat pumps have a significant and increasing share in the European heating market. In most applications heat pumps are operated with a storage tank, either for domestic hot water or for the space heating circuit.

What is seasonal thermal energy storage (STES)?

Seasonal thermal energy storage (STES) allows storing heat for long-term and thus promotes the shifting of waste heat resources from summer to winter to decarbonize the district heating (DH) systems.

What is thermal energy storage?

Thermal energy storage (TES) is a method of storing energy in the form of heat. In the context of heat pumps, energy is collected in TES tanks to provide a source for later heating operations. When cooling and heating loads are non-coincident, TES is used to decouple these loads.