Hybrid heating systems in Europe: Market Development and Potential Assessment

Aline Breslauer

Project Nb 56298 August 2012 Name of the Study

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Date August 2012

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2 Excellence in Market Intelligence 2 Introduction & Objectives

Introduction Decreasing reserve of fossil fuels, raising comfort requirements in building and national objectives to reduce carbon dioxide emissions have prompted HVAC industry suppliers worldwide to research and develop innovative products able to respond to these new challenges. Research institutes, utilities and heating manufacturers have been looking to enhance efficiency of heating systems. After condensing boiler came electric heat pump and more recently absorption and hybrid heat pumps. Adsorption heat pump is expected to follow very shortly.

Objectives This report is aiming to cover following areas:  Products currently available in the European market  Current status of the market for hybrid heating systems  Future outlook until 2020  Analysis by end user  Analysis be application  Market drivers for hybrid systems  Analysis of market opportunities and challenges for hybrid heating systems  Competitive advantages over existing heating systems

The report is covering following countries:

. France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, the UK

3 Excellence in Market Intelligence 3 Product scope

Definition of hybrid systems Hybrid systems have various terminologies in Europe. It is common to refer to bi- or multi-energy systems as hybrids. In this report, BSRIA consider hybrid system as a combination of two or more heat generators connected together as a “packaged” appliance, this may be in a single casing or in separate modules, but they can operate simultaneously and are assembled by one manufacturer.

In understanding of this report “Hybrid system” will be equipped with a dedicated smart controls that will ensure operation resulting in minimum running cost by choosing the least expensive energy and the mode of operation adapted to building needs.

BSRIA looks at hybrid systems dedicated to provide heating ‒ space and water heating ‒ with cooling function as a possible option..

Products excluded from the research - Solar PV thermal hybrid systems - Air conditioning hybrid systems - Installations where boiler, electric heat pump or other renewable energy source are fitted together but without dedicated smart controls. - Micro-cogeneration boiler and gas heat pumps.

4 Excellence in Market Intelligence 4 Table of contents

Products availability

2011 European Market Status

Market trends & Outlook

Opportunities and barriers

Vertical market analysis

Appendices

5 Excellence in Market Intelligence 5 Products availability Most of the large heating manufacturers have presence in

Western Europe under various local brands

. Agpo Ferroli . AWB . Daalderop . Inventum . Nefit . Techneco

. Glow Worm . MHG Heiztechniek

. Bosch . MHG Heiztechniek . Atlantic . Remko . Chaffoteaux . Vaillant . Elm Leblanc . Saunier Duval . MHG Heiztechnik

. Ariston . Baxi . Cosmogas . Ferroli . MHG Heiztechniek . Riello . Ygnis

7 Excellence in Market Intelligence 7 Hybrids by Heating specialists

Atlantic The French Atlantic group has launched two types of Alféa Hybrid Duo systems:

Alfea Hybrid Duo Fioul - was launched in France early 2011. It combines an oil (oil = fioul in French) condensing boiler and an

air / water heat pump. Alfea Hybrid Duo Gas integrates a gas condensing boiler (24kW) and an air/water split heat pump. It has been commercialised in France and Italy since September 2011.

Alféa Hybrid Duo Fioul Characteristics Oil cond. boiler & 10/11/13/14/16kW air-source split heat pump air/water 24kW oil condensing boiler HP 125 litre water storage tank High temperature HP – 230 or 400V COP = 4.3 Indoor unit dimensions (mm) 1711 x 670 x 1150 Outdoor unit dimensions (mm) 830 x 900 x 330 (10KW) – 1290 x 900 x 330 Weight: 280kG

Alféa Hybrid Duo Gaz Characteristics Gas cond. boiler & 10/11/13/14/16kW air-source split heat pump air/water 24kW gas condensing floor standing boiler HP 120 litre water storage tank High temperature HP – 230 or 400V COP = 4.3 Indoor unit dimensions (mm) 1800 x 598 x 647 Outdoor unit dimensions (mm) 830 x 900 x 330 (10KW) – 1290 x 900 x 330 Weight: 200kg

8 Excellence in Market Intelligence 8 Hybrids by Heating specialists Ariston Thermo

Talia Green Hybrid by Ariston has been available on the French market since June 2011 under Chaffoteaux brand. It is combining a wall hung gas condensing boiler and an air-source monobloc heat pump. The product is expected to be introduced in Italy in the next few months under the name of Genus Premium Evo Hybrid .

Talia Green Hybrid Characteristics Gas cond. boiler & 3kW air source monobloc heat pump 7kW-29kW gas condensing wall hung boiler air/water 2 versions : micro-storage and 80 litre water storage tank HP Low temperature HP - 230V COP = 4.0 (A7/W35) Indoor unit dimensions (mm) 440 x 550 x 900 Weight: 63kg + 33kg tank Outdoor unit dimensions (mm) 846 x 370 x 690 Weight: 53kg

BDR Thermea

BDR introduced Luna Platinum CSI (Complete System Integration), its first hybrid system, under Baxi brand in Italy. The system integrates solar thermal, air / water heat pump and gas condensing boiler. It has been designed for installation in both, new building and renovation segment. Another hybrid unit is expected to be launched in 2013.

Luna Platinum CSI Characteristics Gas cond. 2 models air source heat pump in 6, 8 and 11kW version boiler & ST 3.3-33kW gas condensing floor standing boiler & air/water HP 2 solar thermal panels (2.5sqm) 300 litre storage tank COP = 3.9 – 4.4 Dimensions (mm): 2140 x 850 x 680 Weight: 235kg (boiler) + 82 / 90/ 113kg (HP) 9 Excellence in Market Intelligence 9 Hybrids by Heating specialists

Bosch Thermotechnik Egalis/ Megalis Condens Hybride has been introduced to the French market at the end of 2011. The two versions combine an air source monobloc heat pump with a wall hung gas condensing boiler in one single casing; Egalis is providing space heating only and Megalis provides both space heating and sanitary hot water.

Both systems are also sold in Germany and in the UK but with a split heat pump version. They are also expected to be introduced to the Dutch market (Nefit) from Q4 2012. Hybrid solution based on exhaust air heat pump called Ventiline and the system with outdoor unit called Multiline are prepared.

Egalis Condens Hybride Characteristics Gas cond. boiler & 2kW air source monobloc heat pump (A7/W35) air/water 23kW gas wall hung condensing boiler HP COP = 3.4 (A7/W35) Dimensions: 600 x 482 x 890 mm Weight: 78kg Space Heating only

Megalis Condens Hybride Characteristics Gas cond. boiler & 2kW air source monobloc heat pump (A7/W35) air/water 23-29kW gas wall hung condensing boiler HP Instantaneous water supply (14l/min) COP = 3.4 (A7/W35) Dimensions: 600 x 482 x 890 mm Weight: 80kg

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Cosmogas

Cosmogas launched the HP Dens in Italy in 2009. The system integrates air / water heat pump and gas condensing boiler and can be connected to solar PV panels. HP Dens Characteristics 1.8kW air source monobloc heat pump with inlet and outlet ducts Gas cond. gas condensing boiler boiler & 200 litre water storage tank air/water Low temperature HP - 230V HP COP = 3.27 (A10/W50) Indoor unit dimensions (mm) 830 x 390 x 1970 Weight: 180 kg Can be connected to PV solar panels

Cosmogas launched the SolarDens in Italy in 2011. The system integrates gas condensing boiler with solar thermal system.

SolarDens Characteristics gas condensing boiler (15kW, 24kW or 34kW) Gas cond. 200 litre water storage tank boiler & solar station air/water COP = 3.27 (A10/W50) HP Indoor unit dimensions (mm) 830 x 390 x 1970 Weight: 180 kg Can provide heating and SHW

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MHG Heiztechnik MHG has two types of hybrids in their range: ThermiPro Hybrid Heat Station has been first introduced in 2009. It offers a solar buffer storage tank, heat pump and gas-condensing boiler in one compact turnkey system. It can include ST panels and has a solar connection to the sanitary hot water system and for heating support. It is sold in Germany and in the UK. EcoStar Hybrid – combines oil condensing boiler with split air / water heat pump. It is available in Germany, UK and in France.

A unit called ThermSelect (ProCon Streamline in the UK) is being developed in Germany at the moment. It combines ground and air sourced heat pumps as well as solar panels. It is currently undergoing field trials. ThermiPro Hybrid Characteristics Gas cond. 7.3kW and 15kW air source split heat pump available boiler & ST 7.7 to 26.8kW gas condensing floor standing boiler & air/water HP 500 litre water storage tank 3 or 4 solar thermal panels Low temperature HP – 230V COP = 4.1 (A7/W35) Indoor unit dimensions (mm): 1745x820x1250; Weight: 76kg Outdoor unit dimensions (mm) : 1140x840x920 / 2260x840x920; Weight: respectively 76kg and 140kg

EcoStar Hybrid Characteristics Oil cond. 3.5 to 10.2kW air source split heat pump available boiler & air/water 15 , 18 or 22kW oil condensing floor standing boiler Micro-storage tank HP Low temperature HP – 230V COP = 4.4 (A7/W35) Indoor unit dimensions (mm): : 642x1300x952; Weight: 154kg Outdoor unit dimensions (mm): 950 x 330 x 943 Weight: 68kg

12 Excellence in Market Intelligence 12 Hybrids by Heating specialists

Riello

NexSirius the first hybrid model from Riello has been launched in the second half of 2010 in Italy. NexSirius is designed to work at low temperature and can be connected to UFH, fan coils and LT radiators. The system can provide both heating and cooling. In May 2012 a new 5kW output HP has been launched to meet requirements in new housing.

NexSirius Characteristics Gas cond. 5, 6.5, 9.1kW and 11.5kW air source split heat pump boiler & gas condensing floor standing boiler air/water HP hot water storage tank Low temperature HP – 230V and 400V COP = 4.3 (A7/W35) Indoor unit dimensions (mm): 735 x 410 x 260; Weight: kg

Techneco Elga Hybrid is a hybrid heat pump that Techneco has developed back in 2008 in cooperation with Vaillant and Carrier. The system is designed to be fitted with existing boiler and can provide both heating and cooling. Elga Hybrid HP is available in the Netherlands only. Elga Hybrid Characteristics A/W HP to be fitted with 5.1kW air source split heat pump available gas cond. Low temperature HP – 230V boiler COP = 4.6 (A7/W35) Indoor unit dimensions (mm): 600 x 300 x 300 ; Weight: 20kg Outdoor unit dimensions (mm): 550 x 780 x 290 ; Weight: 35kg

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Vaillant

Genia Hybrid system was launched in October 2010. Two versions have been available so far: Genia Hybrid Compact dedicated mostly to new housing and Genia Hybrid Universel to be suitable for existing houses to be connected with a boiler. Both version are commercialised in France by Saunier Duval, the French subsidiary. In the UK the Compact version has been available since October 2010 and in the Netherlands AWB is selling the Compact Unit from April 2012.

Genia Hybrid Compact Characteristics Gas cond. Air source split heat pump available in 4.7kW , 8kW and 12kW boiler & 18.5kW or 25kW gas condensing wall hung boiler air/water

Micro-storage tank HP Low temperature HP – 230V COP = 3.7 to 3.96 (A7/W35) Outdoor unit dimensions (mm): 913x880x390 / 821x908x326 / 1363x908x326; Weight: 71 to 105kg Hydraulic module dimensions (mm): 476 x 470 x 200; Weight; 13kg Boiler dimensions: 740 x 318 x 344; Weight: 42kg

Genia Hybrid Universel Characteristics A/W HP to be fitted with Air source split heat pump available in 8 and 12kW gas cond. To be fitted to any existing boiler boiler 20 litre water storage tank Low temperature HP – 230V COP = 3.9 (A7/W35) Similar dimensions to the Compact model apart from hydraulic module (mm): 890 x 418 x 365 Weight: 30kg

14 Excellence in Market Intelligence 14 Hybrids by Ventilation specialists

Itho Daalderop (NL) HP Cool Cube has been introduced to the Dutch market in 2008-09. The unit integrates a 3kW air source HP and a gas wall hung condensing boiler and offer space heating only with an output of 24kW and space heating and sanitary hot water with an output of 35kW. Itho Daalderop currently sell the unit in the Netherlands and in Belgium but is looking to expand to other European markets among which Italy (cooperation with Immergas), Germany and France. In the UK, HP Cool Cube is still undergoing field-trial. HP Cool Cube Characteristics Gas cond. 3kW air source split heat pump boiler & 24 and 35kW gas wall hung condensing boiler air/water HP 100 litre water storage tank Low temperature HP – 230V

COP = (A7/W35) Indoor unit dimensions (mm): 1745x820x1250; Weight: 110kg

Flat Energy Cube Characteristics Heat pump Itho Daalderop presented at VSK 2012 another type of hybrid system called Flat Energy Cube. & CO2 ventilation The concept is developed as a ‘plug-and-play’ system in order to renovate apartment blocks and terraced houses, combining a one-box ground source heat pump, a storage tank, CO2-regulated& HRV ventilation and heat recovery. A complete metering, monitoring and control system is installed in the box for future carefree operation and maintenance on distance monitoring. This concept is specially developed for housing corporations and retirement homes. The Dutch conglomerate is looking to complete their first project with FEC by the end of 2012 in the Netherlands.

15 Excellence in Market Intelligence 15 2011 Market Status & Outlook