Exploring the realization of heat pump pooling for urban heat grids.

The integration of heat pumps can increase the economic efficiency of existing heat grids and support the electricity grid at the same time. The aim of the project was to develop innovative business models for small and medium-sized urban heat grids, especially with regard to synergies between the heat and electricity markets. The main focus was the application of heat pump pooling for participation in short-term electricity markets. The technical solution options developed within the project allow a reduction of heat generation costs by up to 28% compared to a scenario without heat pump. Based on these technical-economic results, business models were developed.

Project start

September 2017

Project duration

12 months

PROJECT PARTNERS

AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH

ENGIE Building Services GmbH

ENGIE Energy GmbH

FUNDING

City of the Future 4th call for proposals

PUBLICATIONS

Electricity market options for heat pumps in rural district heating networks in Austria

Investigating heat pums pooling conzepts in rural district heating networks in Austria

Market options for the integration of heat pumps in the rural districts heating grids of Austria