Researchers Develop Thermal Battery System for Heat Pump Energy Storage
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PaulHoule
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Summary
Researchers at SINTEF and Swiss company COWA Thermal Solutions have developed a breakthrough heat storage system that functions like a 'thermal battery' for heat pumps. The technology enables efficient storage of heat generated by heat pumps, allowing homeowners to store heat when electricity is cheap and release it when needed. The storage unit is more compact than traditional hot water tanks and represents a significant advancement in making heat pump systems more efficient, comfortable, and cost-effective for residential use.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledThink of it as a thermal battery, which stores the heat from the heat pump and can be used later.
In practice, this means that people get more energy out of the stored heat. It becomes easier and more comfortable to use, and the energy is also used in a smarter way.
Researchers have developed a heat storage unit that takes up less space than a regular hot water tank.
It charges when electricity is cheap and releases heat when needed.
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