BlueHeart Energy, a Netherlands-based firm working on a Thermo Acoustic heat pump for residential use, has secured strategic investment from US climate solutions provider Copeland and the European Innovation Council Fund. This funding supports efforts to refine clean heating technologies. The collaboration is set to propel market readiness and enhance engagement with manufacturing partners while addressing environmental demands.
Reports from various sources over recent years have outlined similar collaborative funding efforts in the clean technology sector. While earlier briefings mentioned undisclosed funding amounts and development targets, new details emphasize structured guidance in design and market access from Copeland, underscoring the evolving focus on practical deployment and similar ambitions for reducing global carbon emissions.
What drives the investment?
The need for efficient heating solutions drives the current investment, as efforts align with the Paris Agreement’s net-zero target by 2050 and increasing demand for sustainable energy systems. Clean heating options such as heat pumps are recognized for their potential to significantly lower CO2 emissions, with technological advancements expected to play a critical role.
How will the funds be used?
The funds will accelerate product development and streamline market entry. Copeland intends to guide BlueHeart Energy in manufacturing design, share market insights, and facilitate customer engagement through its extensive sales channels.
BlueHeart Energy, founded in 2016 as a spin-off from TNO, adapts a thermo-acoustic engine originally employed in industrial applications for use in residential heat pumps. This engine, which uses sound waves in a closed loop to produce heating and cooling without refrigerants, aims to support energy-efficient systems in new and existing buildings.
Copeland reinforces its commitment to clean energy with this investment while integrating its scroll compressor portfolio with BlueHeart’s technology.
Ross B. Shuster, CEO of Copeland, stated, “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.”
Michiel Hartman, CEO of BlueHeart Energy, commented, “We’re proud to announce this important strategic step together with Copeland. This investment will help us bring the BlueHeart system to market with the support of a leading global partner.”
The funding supports efforts to expand applications beyond residential markets, contributing to global targets for reduced CO2 emissions while enhancing efficient heating and cooling delivery worldwide.
Market trends indicate that investments in clean heating solutions are poised to deliver practical benefits and aid in meeting international energy goals. Stakeholders may find value in monitoring product development timelines and further industry collaborations.
