| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8115612 | Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews | 2016 | 18 Pages |
Abstract
In the article, the HPs implementation in Lithuania and European countries was overviewed. The analysis of HPs promotion in Lithuania was carried out. HP related legislation in Lithuanian and Europe was shown. Regulations on HPs installation and usage of refrigerants were disclosed. Aims and tasks of Lithuanian Heat Pump Association were indicated. The dissemination and manufacture of perspective HPs were investigated. Lithuanian HPs market characteristics and technological trends were reviewed. HPs technical segmentation in Lithuania and categories by heat collector, output (kW) and hot water production were analyzed. HPs market shares by company's brand name were compared. Best practices - representative implementation of HPs in Lithuanian Grand Spa sanatorium were presented. Market outlook, sensitivities and expectations until 2020 were assessed. Techno-economical characteristics of HPs implementation and energy-saving potential were defined.
Keywords
Ignalina Nuclear Power PlantNPPGHGLTLGWPRESLEITOESPFGSHPSJscCOPCHPLithuanian Energy InstituteINPPODPEuropean UnionRenewable energyCombined Heat and PowerSustainable developmentcoefficient of performanceseasonal performance factorLithuaniaEnergy consumptionRenewable energy sourcesnuclear power plantOzone depletion potentialglobal warming potentialHeat pumpHeat pumpsGround source heat pumpsEuropean CommissionGreenhouse gases
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Authors
Vygandas Gaigalis, Romualdas Skema, Kazys Marcinauskas, Irena Korsakiene,