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Published 03-24
DRIVING FORCES BEHIND THE GROWTH OF THE HEAT PUMP MARKET
HVAC system reliability is paramount in any environment. However, the colder climates of the European Union (EU) and North
America amplify the necessity for highly reliable and energy-efficient heating equipment to ensure the comfort of building
occupants and facilitate safe commercial and industrial operations.
In Europe, there's a concerted effort to promote the adoption of heat pumps, with the EU aiming to install an additional 60 million
heat pumps by 2030. This initiative aligns with EU targets to reduce gas demand in buildings by 40% and decrease the energy
import bill by EUR 60 billion. Similarly, in the U.S., federal clean energy tax credits cover 30% of the cost of heat pumps,
complemented by consumer home energy rebates. Additionally, state governments are setting ambitious targets, such as
quadrupling the number of heat pumps in U.S. homes by 2030. (Source: Markets & Markets Mordor intelligence).
These trends all point towards the ongoing expansion of the heat pump market, underscoring the growing demand for rugged
sealed connectors that offer environmental resistance, reliability, and superior performance.
HOW SEALED COMPONENTS ARE USED IN HVAC
Here are some examples of how sealed connectors are used in HVAC systems:
Electrical connections
Sealed connectors can connect wires
and cables to electrical components,
such as compressors, motors, and
control boards.
Refrigeration
Sealed connectors play a crucial role
in HVAC refrigeration systems by
providing reliable electrical connections
and protection against environmental
factors such as moisture, dust, and
other contaminants.
Sensor connections
Sealed connectors can join sensors
to components, such as thermostats
and humidity sensors.
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Examples of these protocols include the Montreal Protocol of 1987, the Kyoto Protocol of 1997, the Montreal Amendment of 2017, and the Kigali Amendment of 2016. Examples
of relevant regulations include the European Union F-Gas Regulation, The American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, and Japan's Law Concerning the Recovery and
Destruction of Fluorocarbons.
