Next-Generation Heat Pump Technology Cold and Thermal Utilization Technology to Achieve Carbon Neutrality

1. Heat pump technology essential for realising a decarbonised society 2. Social Conditions and Trends Surrounding Heat Pump Technology 3. Measures to Address Issues in Heat Pump Technology 4. Social implementation of next-generation heat pump technology 5. Heat Pump Technology for Protecting Life 6. Heat Pump Technology Supporting Industrial Development and Stable Energy Supply 7. Policies and Roadmaps for Realising Next-Generation Heat Pump Technology. Appendix 1: Refrigerant conversion in next-generation heat pump technology. Appendix 2: Performance evaluation methodology for next-generation heat pump technology. Appendix 3: Resource circulation in next-generation heat pumps. Conclusion.

Biography

Kiyoshi Saito is a Professor at Waseda University. He is also Dean of the Sustainable Energy & Environmental Society Open Innovation Research Organization and President of the Consortium for Research Strategy of Next Generation Heat Pump Technology. Since 2023 he has also been President of the Japanese Society of Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers.

Heat Pump Technology: Essential for Achieving Carbon Neutrality

Heat generated by burning fossil fuels produces greenhouse gases, which are the primary cause of global warming. Heat pump technology uses electricity to generate heat that is several times greater than the amount of electricity consumed. When powered by renewable energy, it does not impose a burden on the global environment.

This book clearly outlines the future society enabled by heat pump technology, as well as the roadmap and policies necessary for its realization.

We encourage everyone concerned about the global environment to read this book.

Dr. Hiroshi Komiyama, The Chairman of the Mitsubishi Research Institute / The Chairman of the Platinum Society Network / The 28th President of the University of Tokyo.