ISFH Heat Pump Research Now Available on Radio Aktiv
How will we heat our homes more sustainably in the future? What role do heat pumps play in this—and how can research contribute?
Answers to these questions are now available online. Radio Aktiv visited our heat pump research team and produced three insightful audio features on the topic:
- How can heat pumps help reduce energy consumption in homes?
- What are the benefits of combining photovoltaics and heat pumps?
- How efficient are today’s systems really?
In the interviews, Fabian Hüsing explains what matters most for heat pump efficiency, how locally produced solar power can be integrated with heating systems, and why sometimes it’s the smallest technical details that make the biggest difference.
Listen to the episodes here: (sorry, in German only)
Weserbergland: Mit der Wärmepumpe den CO2 Ausstoss verringern
Wärmepumpe: Eine umweltfreundliche Alternative zur Verbrenner Heizung
These contributions are aimed at anyone curious about how heat pumps work in practice whether technically interested, professionally involved, or just eager to learn.
Research focus at ISFH
At ISFH, heat pump research is closely linked with solar thermal and photovoltaic technologies to develop efficient building energy systems. Our research groups in heat pumps as well as electrical and thermal energy systems work together to create new and improved components that support the integration of renewable energy sources.
A key focus lies in the combination of heat pumps with photovoltaics (PV) and solar thermal systems. For example, we are investigating PVT collectors (photovoltaic-thermal collectors) that can produce both electricity and heat simultaneously.
Want to learn more about our heat pump and energy system research? Visit our booth at the Hameln Environmental Day on August 23rd, perfect for anyone interested in future-ready heating solutions and innovative energy projects.