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Replacing gas boilers with heat pumps is the fastest way to cut German gas consumption

Engineering and Technology

Replacing gas boilers with heat pumps is the fastest way to cut German gas consumption

P. P. Altermatt, J. Clausen, et al.

Discover how a group of expert researchers, including Pietro P. Altermatt and Claudia Kemfert, have simulated a rapid transition from fossil gas to renewable energy in Germany. Their findings reveal that with targeted efforts, a significant reduction in gas imports is possible by 2025, paving the way for a greener future.

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Abstract
This study simulates the rapid substitution of fossil gas in Germany using renewable electricity and heat pumps. The bottom-up modelling shows that heat pump installation is a fast method to reduce gas consumption and gas-fired power plant load hours. With targeted efforts, 60% of Russian gas imports could be replaced by 2025, allowing for parallel coal phase-out and e-mobility expansion.
Publisher
Communications Earth & Environment
Published On
Mar 03, 2023
Authors
Pietro P. Altermatt, Jens Clausen, Heiko Brendel, Christian Breyer, Christoph Gerhards, Claudia Kemfert, Urban Weber, Matthew Wright
Tags
renewable energy
gas substitution
Germany
heat pumps
e-mobility
coal phase-out
Russian gas imports

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