| Air Source Heat Pump |
Ducted |
Electricity |
300 |
Residential |
8000 |
500 |
2.0 |
15 |
North America |
Transfers heat from outside air to heat the interior. |
| Air Source Heat Pump |
Ductless |
Electricity |
300 |
Residential |
6000 |
450 |
2.5 |
15 |
North America |
Ideal for homes without ductwork. |
| Ground Source Heat Pump |
Closed Loop |
Electricity |
400 |
Residential |
15000 |
800 |
4.0 |
25 |
Europe |
Uses the earth's stable temperature for heating. |
| Ground Source Heat Pump |
Open Loop |
Electricity |
400 |
Commercial |
16000 |
900 |
5.0 |
25 |
Europe |
Requires a water source for operation. |
| Thermal Solar |
Flat Plate Collectors |
Solar Energy |
70 |
Residential |
5000 |
300 |
1.5 |
20 |
South America |
Uses solar thermal energy for space heating. |
| Thermal Solar |
Evacuated Tube Collectors |
Solar Energy |
85 |
Residential |
7000 |
400 |
2.0 |
25 |
Australia |
More efficient in colder climates. |
| Biomass Boiler |
Wood Pellet |
Biomass |
90 |
Commercial |
12000 |
600 |
3.0 |
20 |
North America |
Burns wood pellets for heating. |
| Biomass Boiler |
Wood Chip |
Biomass |
85 |
Industrial |
15000 |
900 |
4.0 |
20 |
Europe |
Utilizes wood chips for larger operations. |
| Biomass Boiler |
Log Burning |
Biomass |
80 |
Residential |
4000 |
300 |
2.0 |
15 |
Asia |
Burns logs with lower fuel costs. |
| Hydronic Radiant Floor Heating |
Electric |
Electricity |
100 |
Residential |
10000 |
500 |
2.0 |
20 |
North America |
Eletrical system heating floors. |
| Hydronic Radiant Floor Heating |
Water-Based |
Gas |
90 |
Residential |
12000 |
600 |
3.0 |
25 |
Europe |
Heats water that circulates in tubing under floors. |
| Solar Water Heating |
Passive Systems |
Solar Energy |
60 |
Residential |
3000 |
200 |
1.0 |
20 |
South America |
Heats water using effectively designed solar systems. |
| Solar Water Heating |
Active Systems |
Solar Energy |
70 |
Residential |
5500 |
350 |
1.5 |
20 |
Australia |
Utilizes pumps and controls to heat water. |
| Geothermal Heating |
Geothermal Heat Pump |
Geothermal |
350 |
Residential |
18000 |
1000 |
6.0 |
30 |
Iceland |
Uses the constant temperature of the earth. |
| Hydroponic Heating System |
Electric Boiler |
Electricity |
95 |
Agricultural |
5000 |
400 |
1.5 |
15 |
Global |
Provides consistent heating for hydroponic growth. |
| Industrial Solar Process Heat |
Concentrated Solar Power |
Solar Energy |
80 |
Industrial |
500000 |
40000 |
20.0 |
25 |
Southern USA |
Uses concentrated solar energy for processing applications. |
| District Heating |
Biomass |
Biomass |
85 |
Urban |
100000 |
15000 |
30.0 |
30 |
Europe |
Collective system for urban heating using renewable sources. |
| District Heating |
Geothermal |
Geothermal |
95 |
Urban |
120000 |
20000 |
35.0 |
30 |
Iceland |
Urban heating using geothermal resources. |
| Heat Recovery Ventilation |
Mechanical |
Electricity |
70 |
Residential |
6000 |
250 |
1.0 |
20 |
North America |
Recovers heat from exhaust air for intake air. |
| Heat Pumps |
Exhaust Air |
Electricity |
250 |
Residential |
5000 |
300 |
2.0 |
15 |
North America |
Extracts heat from exhaust air in buildings. |
| Mini-Split Heat Pump |
Ductless |
Electricity |
300 |
Residential |
7000 |
400 |
2.5 |
20 |
North America |
Ideal for single rooms or small spaces. |
| Heat Storage Systems |
Hot Water Tanks |
Electricity |
100 |
Residential |
2000 |
100 |
0.5 |
15 |
Global |
Stores excess heat for later use. |
| Thermal Energy Storage |
Ice Storage |
Electricity |
90 |
Commercial |
15000 |
800 |
3.5 |
20 |
Australia |
Creates ice for cooling and partially for heating. |
| Solar Thermal AC |
Solar Energy |
Solar Energy |
75 |
Commercial |
25000 |
3500 |
15.0 |
25 |
Southern USA |
Uses solar thermal energy for air conditioning. |
| Combined Heat and Power |
Biogas |
Biomass |
85 |
Industrial |
50000 |
5000 |
20.0 |
25 |
Germany |
Simultaneous generation of electricity and useful heat. |
| Heat Pumps |
Water Source |
Electricity |
400 |
Commercial |
18000 |
800 |
5.0 |
25 |
North America |
Harvests heat from water bodies. |
| Electric Radiators |
Direct Electric Heat |
Electricity |
100 |
Residential |
3000 |
300 |
1.0 |
15 |
Global |
Radiates heat efficiently with no ducts. |
| Combined Renewable Sources |
Biomass and Solar |
Biomass,Solar |
90 |
Residential |
25000 |
2000 |
10.0 |
20 |
Global |
Combines multiple renewable sources for efficient heating. |
| Solar Air Heater |
Convection |
Solar Energy |
60 |
Residential |
4000 |
250 |
1.2 |
20 |
South America |
Directly heats air for ventilation and space heating. |
| Smart Thermostats |
Home Automation |
Electricity |
100 |
Residential |
500 |
50 |
0.3 |
10 |
Global |
Optimizes heating and cooling for efficiency. |
| Forced Air Solar Heating |
Solar Energy |
Solar Energy |
75 |
Residential |
5000 |
200 |
1.5 |
20 |
Australia |
Uses solar panels to heat air for ducted systems. |
| Integrated Solar Charging Stations |
Solar Energy |
Solar Energy |
85 |
Residential |
10000 |
150 |
1.0 |
15 |
Australia |
Provides both electricity and heating via solar panels. |
| Geothermal Loop Field |
Horizontal |
Geothermal |
300 |
Residential |
14000 |
900 |
5.0 |
30 |
North America |
Ground loop systems for geothermal heat pumps. |
| Geothermal Loop Field |
Vertical |
Geothermal |
300 |
Residential |
16000 |
1000 |
5.0 |
30 |
North America |
More compact heating solution for geothermal. |
| Smart Heat Management Systems |
Automation |
Electricity |
100 |
Residential |
7000 |
400 |
2.0 |
20 |
Global |
AI-supported systems to optimize heat use. |
| Biomass Energy Systems |
Anaerobic Digesters |
Biomass |
80 |
Industrial |
80000 |
20000 |
25.0 |
30 |
Global |
Utilizes organic waste to produce heat. |
| Pellet Stoves |
Wood Pellet |
Biomass |
90 |
Residential |
3000 |
150 |
1.8 |
15 |
North America |
Efficient heating systems using compressed wood pellets. |
| Community Biomass Heating |
District Biomass |
Biomass |
85 |
Community |
150000 |
25000 |
20.0 |
30 |
Europe |
Community-based systems for collective heating. |
| Radiant Heating Panels |
Electric |
Electricity |
95 |
Residential |
4000 |
240 |
1.5 |
20 |
Global |
Heats surfaces directly for comfort. |
| Heat Pumps |
Hybrid Heat Pumps |
Electricity,Gas |
350 |
Residential |
12000 |
600 |
4.0 |
20 |
North America |
Combines electricity and gas for heating. |
| Conductive Heating Floors |
Electric Mats |
Electricity |
100 |
Residential |
6000 |
400 |
1.5 |
20 |
Global |
Electrical mats placed under flooring. |
| Thermal Mass Heating |
Pellet Stoves |
Biomass |
80 |
Residential |
4500 |
200 |
1.5 |
15 |
North America |
Utilizes thermal mass to store heat from pellets. |
| Solar Space Heating |
Solar Roof Panels |
Solar Energy |
70 |
Residential |
12000 |
500 |
2.0 |
25 |
Australia |
Solar panels integrated into roofs for heating. |
| Commercial Heat Pumps |
Industrial Units |
Electricity |
250 |
Industrial |
25000 |
2500 |
5.0 |
20 |
Europe |
Heavy-duty heat pumps for commercial use. |
| Electric Heat Pumps |
Chillers |
Electricity |
350 |
Commercial |
18000 |
1200 |
5.0 |
25 |
North America |
Uses electricity to cool and heat. |
| Active Solar Heating |
Solar Collection Systems |
Solar Energy |
70 |
Commercial |
45000 |
5000 |
15.0 |
25 |
South America |
Utilizes solar collectors for active heating. |
| Combined Heat and Power Units |
Micro-CHP |
Biomass |
90 |
Residential |
30000 |
4000 |
20.0 |
25 |
Germany |
Small scale system generating heat and power. |
| Wood Stove Inserts |
Wood Burning |
Biomass |
80 |
Residential |
2500 |
200 |
1.2 |
20 |
North America |
Improves efficiency of existing fireplaces. |
| Cooling & Heating Systems |
Chillers with Heat Recovery |
Electricity |
90 |
Commercial |
22000 |
1500 |
10.0 |
20 |
Europe |
Utilizes waste heat from cooling. |
| Energy Management Systems |
Smart Meters |
Electricity |
100 |
Commercial |
1500 |
150 |
0.5 |
10 |
Global |
Tracks and optimizes energy usage for heating. |
| Solar PID Controllers |
Solar Integration |
Solar Energy |
100 |
Commercial |
1000 |
100 |
0.5 |
10 |
Global |
Enhances solar system efficiency through control mechanisms. |
| Compost Heating Systems |
Compost Heat Recovery |
Biomass |
70 |
Agricultural |
5000 |
300 |
2.0 |
15 |
Global |
Utilizes heat from composting processes. |
| Solar Pool Heating |
Solar Water Heating |
Solar Energy |
80 |
Residential |
4000 |
200 |
1.0 |
20 |
Australia |
Heats pool water using solar energy. |
| Hybrid Solar Systems |
Solar Photo-Biomass |
Solar,Biomass |
85 |
Residential |
25000 |
1500 |
10.0 |
20 |
South America |
Combination of biomass and solar for heating. |
| Passive Solar Design |
Architectural |
Solar Energy |
60 |
Residential |
5000 |
250 |
1.5 |
50 |
Global |
Designs structures to naturally utilize solar energy. |
| Energy Efficiency Retrofits |
Heat Insulation |
Various |
85 |
Residential |
8000 |
400 |
1.2 |
20 |
Global |
Improving existing buildings for reduced heating needs. |
| Biomass Combined Heat and Power |
Wood Waste |
Biomass |
80 |
Industrial |
200000 |
30000 |
50.0 |
30 |
Europe |
Converts wood waste into energy and heat. |
| High-Efficiency Boilers |
Condensing Boilers |
Natural Gas |
95 |
Commercial |
15000 |
1500 |
5.0 |
25 |
North America |
Uses condensation principle to increase efficiency. |
| Passive Solar Heating |
Thermal Mass Walls |
Solar Energy |
70 |
Residential |
4000 |
300 |
1.5 |
50 |
Global |
Uses heavy materials to absorb and distribute heat. |
| District Cooling and Heating Systems |
Geothermal District Heating |
Geothermal |
90 |
Urban |
200000 |
30000 |
40.0 |
30 |
Sweden |
Utilizes geothermal energy for community-wide heating. |
| Solar Hybrid Water Heater |
Solar & Electric |
Electricity,Solar |
85 |
Residential |
8000 |
350 |
2.0 |
20 |
South America |
Combines both solar and electric heating sources. |
| Integrated Community Heating Systems |
Multi-Source Heating |
Biomass,Solar,Geothermal |
90 |
Community |
120000 |
20000 |
30.0 |
30 |
Europe |
Community heating harnessing multiple renewable sources. |
| Microgrid Systems |
Local Renewable Sources |
Solar,Biomass,Wind |
80 |
Community |
500000 |
80000 |
50.0 |
30 |
Global |
Local systems managing multiple renewable resources. |