Evaluating Environmental Impacts of Domestic Heat Pumps: A Review through Life Cycle Assessment
Résumé
With the growing need for economical and energy-efficient space heating solutions, heat pumps (HP) have emerged as a promising alternative for residential heating systems playing a crucial role in the global shift to a more sustainable heating technology. This review paper presents a thorough analysis of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) techniques applied to domestic HP, by (i) examining the existing literature on LCAs conducted for domestic HP, aiming to assess their environmental effect across their life cycle stages ; (ii) discussing the key environmental indicators and parameters commonly assessed in LCAs for domestic HP such as Coefficient of Performance and refrigerants ; (iii) stating the challenges in conducting LCAs for these systems. This study highlights the necessity
for standardized methodologies and data quality refinements and offers recommendations for future research directions to support the development of sustainable heating technologies in residential structures. In conclusion, the LCA conducted on HP reveals valuable insights to improve their environmental impact across various stages.
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