An electrified residential thermal system using heat pumps and thermal storage

An electrified residential thermal system using heat pumps and thermal storage

This project develops a locally manufactured heat pump thermal system that will supply a building’s entire thermal demand from one central unit.

Its objectives are:  

  • simplifying the electrification of homes
  • reducing the initial and running cost of electrified thermal systems for homes
  • accelerating the decarbonisation of residential sector. 

Dates (start - end)

January 2024 - March 2025

Key people

Relevant collaborators

  • Actron Air
  • Deposit Energy
  • Centre for New Energy Technologies (C4NET)

Funding source

  • Reliable, Affordable, Clean Energy (RACE) by 2030 Cooperative Research Centre (CRC)
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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

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