Heat Pumps
Energy-efficient transfer of thermal energy from lower to higher temperatures.
LUX TAKE:
Heat pumps are a reliable and efficient alternative for heating and cooling in buildings, and for waste heat recovery and (cryogenic) refrigeration for industry. Higher-temperature applications like steam generation are promising developments but not yet viable.
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