Key indicators to identify the best photovoltaic heat pump

Researchers in Spain have compiled a list of key performance indicators intended at evaluating not only the quality of a heat pump or a PV generator; but also the quality of their integration. pv magazine spoke to research co-author Celena Lorenzo about the potential and challenges of this combination. According to her, heat pumps powered by PV alone are efficient enough for both cooling and heating.Solar-powered heat pumps have attracted a lot of attention in recent years, promising low carbon heating through a wide range of applications. Their technical and financial viability, however, remains ...

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