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German heat pump sales up 28%

GERMANY: Following a record year in 2020, heat pump sales were up 28% in Germany last year to 154,000 units.

The latest figures from the German heat pump association Bundesverband Wärmepumpe (BWP), recorded a total of 127,000 air-to-water heat pumps sales – an increase of 33% –  including around 83,500 monobloc devices (+48%) and 43,500 split units (+12%). Brine-water heat pumps increased by 12%, with 27,000 ground-source systems sold in 2021.

The figures exceeded forecasts for the year, despite corona-related restrictions and global supply chain complications.

Sales figures for heating heat pumps in Germany from 2015 to 2021
Heat pump sales development in Germany 2002-2021 according to heat pump types

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