An Ecological Profitability Assessment of the Heat Pumps in Poland

Abstract

Indirect greenhouse gases emissions due to electricity production for powering heat pumps are compared in all Polish climatic zones. The different meteorological conditions are defined by the typical meteorological year. The comparison is made for air-to-water, brine-to-water and water-to-water devices. It starts from determining electrical energy consumption and coefficient of performance value in every hour of a heating season. The determination algorithm takes into consideration a buffer tank or separating heat exchanger when one is required. Subsequently the emissions estimations are done for the present Polish energy mix and assumed one in “Energy policy of Poland until 2040”.