Representatives from heat pump manufacturers, industry associations, public sector, and academia gathered at the IEA headquarters to discuss how improving data quality can drive policy support.
With more than 150 delegates in attendance, discussions focused on how access to granular data on different aspects of heat pump installation and performance could help inform supportive policies to encourage further uptake among consumers.
Identifying areas for further research
Participants highlighted the lack of available technical, economic and performance data for heat pumps
Participants highlighted the lack of available technical, economic and performance data for heat pumps, which is often scarce and inconsistent across markets and regions.
As a result, comparing progress across different countries is complicated and creates difficulties in identifying areas for further research and innovation.
A closed afternoon session of the workshop followed a similar theme, examining how organizations can work together on data harmonization and alignment.
Data collection and reporting on heat pumps
The IEA is paving the way for heat pump data-reporting, but further efforts are needed to build on regional best practices. International co-operation to agree on definitions needed for consistent data-reporting taxonomies and techniques will be crucial to this effort.
The importance of harmonizing data collection and reporting on heat pumps will also continue to be advanced through the Heat Pump Coordination Group formed in 2024 by five IEA Technology Collaboration Programs under the umbrella of the IEA’s Committee on Energy Research and Technology.