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European and US heat pump market growth

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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. In Europe, Sweden, Norway, and Finland lead, with heat pumps accounting for over half of households. Economic factors remain a significant barrier. The IEA Heat Pump Monitor 2026 noted that in Germany, electricity costs approximately 3.3 times more than gas per kilowatt-hour, whereas the ratio in Sweden is only 1.2. This disparity contributes to heat pumps accounting for roughly 28% of German sales compared to over 90% in Sweden. ~~The~~ To improve competitiveness, the IEA suggests reducing taxes on heating electricity ~~to improve competitiveness.~~ and implementing time-variable electricity tariffs, citing Denmark and Finland as successful models. In the United Kingdom, homeowners are transitioning from fossil fuels, supported by government grants through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Key brands emerging in the maturing UK market include Stiebel Eltron, Worcester Bosch, NIBE, and Samsung.

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