Application and development of ground source heat pump technology in China

Ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) are one of the renewable energy technologies with features of high efficiency, energy saving, economic feasibility and environmental protection. In China, GSHPs have been widely used for building heating and cooling in recent years, and have shown great potential for future energy development. This paper summarizes the classification, development history, and use status of shallow GSHPs. Several typical engineering cases of GSHP technology are also specified and analyzed. Finally, promising development trends and some advanced technologies are illustrated.

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Ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) are a renewable energy technology known for their high efficiency, energy saving, economic feasibility, and environmental protection features. In China, GSHPs have been widely adopted for building heating and cooling, showing great potential for future energy development. This paper summarizes the classification, development history, and use status of shallow GSHPs, and also analyzes several typical engineering cases and illustrates promising development trends and advanced technologies.