They also connect many networks: electricity, heating and cooling, industry and district energy. This reduces primary energy demand and lowers the impact on the electricity grid.
Heat pumps can be turned on and off in response to market or grid signals.
All of this reduces grid investments, optimises renewable energy use, and improves the economics of heat pumps for industry, businesses, and households.
EHPA’s work on flexibility, grids, and energy system integration is further supported by the EU-funded projects:
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