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European and US heat pump market growth

Overview

Mid-2026 saw a sharp rise in heat pump sales across Europe and the United States. In Germany, the heating market grew 19% in the first half of 2026, with heat pump sales rising 40% to 194,500 units. This accounted for over half of the 352,000 total heating units sold, while oil-based heating fell 11%. Despite this, experts warn that momentum is needed to meet climate goals, noting that 4 million German heating systems are over 30 years old and over 40% of the nation's 21.5 million systems do not meet current technical standards. In Poland, approximately 855,000 heat pumps are currently operating in households. While the market is growing, there are concerns that the pace may fall short of the National Energy and Climate Plan's ambitious target of 1.6 million residential units by 2030. A more conservative projection suggests 1.16 million units may be reached instead. Global trends show accelerating adoption as residential heating shifts toward electrification. In the U.S., heat pump shipments outpaced fossil fuel furnaces by 32% in Q1 2026. By September 2026, data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicated that heat pump technology is being integrated into a significant portion of new construction. In 2025, 48% of homes under construction and 53% of new buildings included these systems in their energy profiles. The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) noted that heat pumps serve as a dual-purpose solution for both heating and cooling by transferring thermal energy rather than relying on gas combustion. By late September 2026, the European residential market showed continued expansion, with sales in 12 European countries rising 11% in the first half of 2026 to approximately 1,163,000 units. The European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) attributed this growth to rising oil and gas prices following the February 2026 closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Entities

Germany · European Heat Pump Association · KfW · Worcester Bosch · Stiebel Eltron

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Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 17 sources
    European heat pump sales rise 11% amid energy price volatility

    European residential heat pump sales rose 11% in the first half of 2026, driven by high fossil fuel prices and policies to lower electricity taxes across 12 countries.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Commercial heat pump adoption grows with focus on R290 safety

    Commercial heat pump adoption is rising as the industry shifts to R290 refrigerants. New safety training and successful large-scale installations in the UK highlight the transition toward decarbonisation.

  3. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Heat pumps show high efficiency in UK residential heating

    Heat pumps are proving highly efficient in the UK, including in older 18th-century homes, offering significant energy savings and reduced carbon emissions compared to traditional oil heating.

  4. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Heat pump brands for UK homeowners to compare in 2026

    UK homeowners are increasingly adopting heat pumps, with brands like Stiebel Eltron, Worcester Bosch, and Samsung leading the market as consumers seek alternatives to fossil fuel heating.

  5. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Energy price ratios impact heat pump market adoption

    High electricity-to-gas price ratios are slowing heat pump adoption in Germany compared to Sweden, according to the IEA Heat Pump Monitor 2026. Air-to-air models offer efficient year-round heating and cooling.

  6. [TECHNOLOGY] 17 sources
    Heat pump adoption accelerates across US and Europe

    Heat pump adoption is rising globally, driven by new housing in the US and strong growth in Germany and Italy, as residential heating shifts from fossil fuels to electric electrification.

  7. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Poland reaches 855,000 heat pump installations amid climate goal concerns

    Poland has reached 855,000 heat pump installations, but experts warn the current growth rate may miss 2030 and 2040 climate targets.

  8. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Germany heating market sees surge in heat pump sales

    Heat pump sales in Germany rose by 40 percent in the first half of 2026, driving a 19 percent increase in the total heating market despite reduced government subsidies.

  9. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Heat pump sales surge in Poland and Germany in H1 2026

    Poland's heat‑pump sales rose 18 % YoY, led by ground‑source units, while Germany saw a 40 % H1 increase, driven by consumer awareness and federal subsidies.

  10. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Swedish heat pump sales jump 14% in Q2 2026

    Swedish heat pump sales rose 14% in Q2 2026, with ground‑source up ~22%, driven by replacements, tighter indoor‑temperature rules and EU electrification plans.

Sources

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