Industry Trends & Policy

Building policy has made heat pumps core climate infrastructure. This article maps the 2026 heating policy toolbox - fossil boiler bans, the recast EU EPBD, carbon pricing via ETS2 and grid flexibility programs - and explains what building decarbonization means for heat pump demand: units as grid assets, thermal storage, district-scale plants, the installer bottleneck, and five concrete sourcing implications for importers and OEM buyers planning 2027 lineups.

A 2026 guide to heat pump grants and rebates in the US, UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, Italy and Poland: eligibility, amounts, official sources and a practical claim checklist for homeowners, installers and distributors.

IEA Heat Pump Monitor 2026 shows heat pump sales rebounding in Europe and doubling by 2035. This article breaks down regional trends, manufacturing capacity and what importers should stock now, with Suoher DC inverter and EVI product picks.

Is a heat pump cheaper than a gas boiler in 2026? This cost comparison breaks down annual running costs across Germany, France, Netherlands, Italy and the UK using the SCOP formula, current electricity and gas prices, national subsidies, and a 10-year total cost of ownership analysis. Find out when the switch pays off.

EU F-Gas Regulation 2024/573 bans R32 monobloc heat pumps up to 12kW from 1 January 2027. This compliance roadmap explains Annex IV ban dates, HFC quota cuts, R290 as the new residential default, commercial alternatives R454C and R744, and provides an importer compliance checklist for the 2027 transition.

The global geothermal heat pump industry is rapidly advancing, offering a sustainable and highly efficient solution for heating and cooling. Unlike traditional HVAC systems that generate heat, geothermal systems harness the Earth's stable underground temperatures to move heat, resulting in remarkable energy efficiency (300-500% COP) and significantly reduced carbon emissions. This technology is supported by a diverse ecosystem of manufacturers worldwide, ranging from established giants like Carr