
McKinsey report: accelerating heat pump adoption for decarbonising building

McKinsey report: accelerating heat pump adoption for decarbonising building
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.