Study: residential heat pumps retain grid flexibility even in extreme cold

Research on 761 German heat pump systems shows they rarely max out capacity in winter, suggesting intelligent controls could enable load shifting to reduce peak demand.

First covered Jul 9, 2026 · 3:39 AM PT · 1 article

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5h PV Magazine Study finds residential heat pumps offer flexibility potential even during coldest periods — An international research team found that residential air-to-water heat pumps retain significant operational flexibility even during extreme winter conditions,…

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papers.ssrn.com Assessing Grid-Oriented Flexibility of Heat Pumps in Cold Periods: Evidence from 761 residential heat pumps in Southern Germany by Thomas Haupt, Markus Male, Anurag Mohapatra, Thomas Hamacher :: SSRN

sciencedirect.com Assessing grid-oriented flexibility of heat pumps in cold periods: Evidence from 761 residential heat pumps in Southern Germany - ScienceDirect

nature.com Power sector benefits of flexible heat pumps in 2030 scenarios | Communications Earth & Environment

econbiz.de Unlocking thermal flexibility for the electricity system by combining heat pumps and thermal storage - EconBiz

arxiv.org Power sector benefits of flexible heat pumps Alexander Roth*†

Appeared in: 2026-07-09 (#3)

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