1 week Ago By Vishal Singh
Netherlands-based BlueHeart Energy, a company developing Thermo Acoustic heat pump for the residential market, has received a strategic investment from Copeland, a US-based climate solutions provider. The European Innovation Council Fund also joined as a strategic investor.The funding details, however, remain undisclosed.
To support the Paris Agreement’s goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the International Energy Agency (EIA) states that the use of clean heating methods, such as heat pumps, must increase to make up half of global sales by 2030. Heat pumps alone could reduce global CO2 emissions by at least 500 million tonnes within that period.Copeland’s investment in BlueHeart Energy supports its focus on developing technologies that tackle climate change and meet heating and cooling needs in residential, commercial, cold chain and industrial environments.
Ross B. Shuster, CEO of Copeland, says, “We’re pleased to announce our strategic investment in BlueHeart, whose innovative thermo-acoustic-based heat pump technology complements our best-in-class scroll compressor portfolio.”“This investment will assist BlueHeart in taking their novel technology to commercial readiness and reinforces Copeland’s dedication to driving the global energy transition and delivering efficient, sustainable heating solutions worldwide.
”Capital utilisationCopeland will assist BlueHeart Energy in advancing its product development and preparing for market entry. This support will include guidance on manufacturing design, market insights, customer engagement strategies, and access to sales channels. The goal is to help accelerate the development and commercial use of BlueHeart’s technology.
Michiel Hartman, CEO of Blue Heart Energy, says, “We’re proud to announce this important strategic step together with Copeland. As a result, BlueHeart can take a major leap forward in bringing the BlueHeart system to market complemented and supported by a leading global partner.”“This investment reinforces BlueHeart’s dedication to scaling, industrialising and addressing its clients’ application needs through our technology, delivering future-proof heating and cooling solutions worldwide.
”BlueHeart’s visionFounded in 2016 by Michiel Hartman and Haico Halbesma, BlueHeart Energy is a spin-off from TNO. It is developing a thermo-acoustic engine to improve the performance of heat pumps. The engine uses sound waves in a closed loop to produce heating and cooling without the use of refrigerants or generating CO2 emissions.
This technology, previously used in industrial settings, is being applied for the first time in residential heat pumps. It is intended to replace the central component in these systems and can be integrated by original equipment manufacturers. The engine supports a wide temperature range and is designed for both existing and new buildings.
BlueHeart Energy’s goal is to support the reduction of global CO2 emissions by advancing the use of this technology in heating and cooling. This will enable the reduction of 110Mt of CO2 emissions by 2050. The company plans to expand its applications beyond residential use.
The Dutch company continues to collaborate with TNO on research while operating with its own development team and intellectual property.Brief about CopelandCopeland provides heating, cooling, refrigeration, and industrial solutions to customers across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. The company supports efforts to lower carbon emissions and improve energy use.
Copeland develops technologies that respond to issues such as climate change, population growth, electricity demand, and global supply chain needs. Its work includes promoting the use of low GWP (Global Warming Potential) and natural refrigerants and maintaining temperature sensitive goods through the cold chain. The company has over 18,000 employees and supports over 200 million product installations worldwide through its brands and product offerings.
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