Information Portal for Large-Scale Heat Pumps
The rapid market introduction of this technology is crucial for the decarbonization of industrial and municipal heat demand. Our platform provides reliable information and supports planners and operators of district heating networks and energy-intensive industries in selecting suitable large heat pumps.
Product Database
The centerpiece of the info portal is the database for large heat pumps, which is supported by data from the BMWK-funded project WinPro. It contains information on products and manufacturers available on the market.
Product Database Manufacturer Database
Project Database
Additionally, there is a second database with planned and implemented large heat pump projects.
Project Database
Technology of Large Heat Pumps
The selection of the appropriate large heat pump strongly depends on the local conditions. These influence important technical features such as the refrigerant, the compressor technology as well as the design and configuration of the heat pump.
More InformationThis platform was developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Infrastructures and Geotechnologies IEG on behalf of LEA LandesEnergieAgentur Hessen GmbH. The quality of the data is ensured by Fraunhofer IEG, with regular updates guaranteed. The portal is financed by the Hessian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Energy, Transportation, Housing and Rural Areas.
Functions of the info portal
In addition to the product, manufacturer, and project database, the information portal offers in-depth information about large-scale heat pump technology, from compressor technologies to connection variants to the selection of suitable refrigerants. An integrated COP calculator allows you to directly compare the efficiency of different systems.
The structure of the information portal is based on a relational SQL database, where various tables are linked together through relationships. The product database stores technical information about each unit, with a relationship to the manufacturer database, where the corresponding manufacturer information is stored. The refrigerant database contains specific information about the refrigerants used in the units, including areas of application, restrictions, and safety notes. Additionally, a project database is integrated that documents large heat pump projects and links them with the relevant product and manufacturer data.
The data in the database comes from regular inquiries to heat pump manufacturers (expressed by a -symbol) as well as publicly available information provided by manufacturers and operators.