IEA's Technology Collaboration Programme on Heat Pumping Technologies (HPT TCP)
Since 2013, Denmark has been participating in the International Energy Agency's Technology Collaboration Programme on Heat Pumping Technologies (HPT TCP).
The Heat Pump Programme was established in 1978 and is one of approximately 40 collaboration programmes operated under the auspices of the International Energy Agency.
The programme brings together a number of countries to collaborate on projects within heat pump technology – including cooling and air conditioning. The programme serves as an international source of impartial information and expertise on the environmental benefits of using heat pump technology.
The programme's activities - the so-called Annexes
The main activities of the Heat Pump Programme are projects aimed at gathering and disseminating knowledge about selected technologies and applications, with a focus on research, development, and demonstration. These projects are referred to as Annexes and are initiated with a focus on current topics. All countries participating in the IEA's Heat Pump Programme have the opportunity to join the Annexes, which typically run for a period of approximately three years.
The participation of the member countries helps promote and initiate initiatives that are of interest to the member country and their businesses. Through this, general knowledge of heat pump technology is increased, and the expansion of heat pumps in private homes, district heating networks, and in the industry, are strongly supported.
Companies and research environments gain the opportunity to participate in international collaborations on heat pumps and gain access to all the knowledge generated under the programme.
Networking and dissemination of international experiences and knowledge from the Heat Pump Programme play a crucial role in the work of the Annexes.
Danish Technological Institute represents Denmark
Participation in the programme is country-based, with 20 countries actively involved as members: Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Finland, France, Italy, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Spain, and Denmark.
The International Heat Pump Programme is managed by an Executive Committee, which consists of one representative from each member country. The Danish Energy Agency has appointed Danish Technological Institute, Refrigeration and Heat Pump Technology, as Denmark's representative – a role that the Institute has fulfilled since Denmark joined the programme in 2013.
This page provides regular updates on our IEA activities in the heat pump sector, both nationally and internationally.
Ideas and proposals for collaborative projects under the IEA Heat Pump Programme
If you have ideas for new collaboration projects or wish to participate in ongoing or upcoming projects under IEA's Heat Pump Programme, you are very welcome to contact Jakob Thomsen, Business Manager, to jath@teknologisk.dk, to explore opportunities and coordinate Danish participation.
What is IEA?
Since its establishment in 1978, the IEA's Heat Pump Programme has been a leading source of impartial information and expertise on heat pumps, cooling, and air conditioning. With 20 member countries, the programme focuses on improving energy efficiency and minimising environmental impact – key priorities for the green transition.
The knowledge gathered in the Heat Pump Programme is used in other analyses and reports developed and published by the IEA, making the programme a key component in the international efforts for the green transition.
Annexes within other IEA-programmes
The International Energy Agency (IEA) works with a wide range of programmes, including the Heat Pump Programme, in which Danish Technological Institute is also actively involved.
Currently, Danish Technological Institute is participating in IEA IES Task 44, which aims to evaluate and highlight the role of storage-supported Power-to-Heat solutions and heat-integrated Carnot batteries in the energy transition – a critical awrea to research in order to enable sustainable and resilient energy systems with strong supply security.