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Heat pumps – the big question

ITALY: Controls manufacturer Carel is to host a free webinar on the current technologies and policies regarding the heat pump market. 

The aim of the event is to share essential information for understanding this key decarbonisation technology. Carel says that this will include a large amount of theoretical information, as well as an overview of the current technologies available to optimise energy savings and develop systems with the lowest total CO2 emissions.

Organised by the Carel Knowledge Centre, and conducted in the form of a quiz, the event offers prizes for the top three “players”.

The event will take place on January 30 at 09:00 CET. Further information here.

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