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McKinsey report: accelerating heat pump adoption for decarbonising building

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McKinsey report: accelerating heat pump adoption for decarbonising building

McKinsey's report stresses the need to scale up heat pump technology, addressing challenges in cold regions, to decarbonize buildings and meet climate goals by 2050 through innovation, efficiency, and alternative heating solutions.
Luca Papapietro

McKinsey's report emphasises the importance of heat pump technology for decarbonising buildings, which are responsible for 75% of emissions due to fossil fuel use in heating and cooling

The global installation of heat pumps, currently at 200 million units, must increase nine-fold to 1.8 billion by 2050 to meet climate goals

McKinsey highlights challenges in cold regions where efficiency drops in freezing temperatures. 

A four-point action plan includes improving heat pump technology, enhancing energy efficiency, deploying alternative heating solutions, and using dual-fuel systems on cold days. These measures aim to accelerate the transition to sustainable heating systems.

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Energy efficiency technologies and solutions
Heating, Ventilation and Cooling