Against the backdrop of the accelerated restructuring of the global energy mix, heat pumps are being pinned with high hopes. For Europe, this is not only about building energy efficiency, but more about how to decarbonize and break free from the structural dependence on fossil energy.
However, the latest data from the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) shows that in 2024, the sales volume of heat pumps in major European countries dropped by 21% year-on-year, with core markets such as Germany and Belgium shrinking significantly. Germany, once regarded as a "model of green transformation", was also forced to roll back its policies due to the controversy caused by the "ban on gas boilers" policy. People can't help but ask: Has heat pumps, once widely optimistic as a low-carbon solution, really come to a turning point?
The EHPA points out that this round of decline does not stem from the technology itself, but from the superposition of multiple pressures: l Adjustments in policy pace have undermined consumer confidence; l Inflation and economic weakness have put pressure on household spending; The cost of electrification remains high, making it difficult to form effective price appeal.
Take the UK as an example: currently, the average electricity price is about 3.5 times that of natural gas, and in Germany, this gap is even as high as 3.7 times. The advantages of heat pumps in energy efficiency are offset by costs on the operational side. Coupled with the high upfront installation investment, many households have chosen to wait and see between "vision" and "reality".
This does not mean that heat pumps as a technology itself are being negated; rather, the European market is calling for a systematic solution that is more deliverable and cost-effective.
In sharp contrast to the ups and downs of the European market, China is emerging as the most incremental and certain force in the global heat pump industry chain.
According to statistics from the IEA, in 2023, the total export capacity of China's heat pumps exceeded 10GW, accounting for approximately half of the global total; the manufacturing costs are generally 40%-60% lower than those in European and American markets, and China holds about 95% of the global heat pump compressor production capacity. More importantly, China's heat pump industry has not only achieved scale advantages, but also continues to make breakthroughs in technology, system integration, and full-chain delivery.
In this value chain, AMITIME heat pump maker is undoubtedly a typical representative. From exporting its first air-source heat pump to Norway in 2003 to now selling products in more than 70 countries and regions worldwide, AMITIME has blazed a "manufacturing upgrading path" different from most OEM enterprises:
Independent research and development in technology: Forward-looking layout of R290 environmentally friendly refrigerant, mastering key technologies such as micro-bubble anti-leakage;
Systematic capabilities: Independent research and development of water tanks, complete machines, and cloud control, mastering the core of algorithms and energy efficiency management;
International certifications: Passed multiple stringent standards such as Keymark, MCS, and ETL, with the capability to implement cross-border projects;
Equal emphasis on cost and efficiency: A highly vertically integrated factory ensures delivery speed and consistent quality. It is precisely for these reasons that IKEA, when launching air-source heat pumps in Germany, chose AMITIME to provide core manufacturing support. This is not just a cooperation, but also an in-depth endorsement of China's heat pump manufacturing capabilities.
History does not always unfold amid applause. In a sense, the temporary hesitation toward heat pumps in the European market has precisely offered the global industry a chance for calm observation:
- Whether heat pumps can truly replace natural gas boilers depends not on the advancement of technology, but on delivery capacity and system efficiency;
- The competitiveness of heat pump enterprises is no longer limited to a single piece of equipment, but is reflected in full-chain capabilities such as supply chain integration, algorithm optimization, and remote operation and maintenance;
- The next round of popularization and growth will no longer rely solely on policy promotion, but more on consumers' rational judgment of "price-performance ratio".
Against this backdrop, Chinese enterprises, leveraging their complete manufacturing foundation and system integration advantages, are becoming a key variable in reshaping confidence in the heat pump industry.
From OEM/ODM manufacturing to global partnerships; from the export of single equipment to the overall delivery of systems; Amitime is treading a path of transition from manufacturing to value upgrading.
With three smart manufacturing bases in Zhongshan, Shunde and Turkey, Amitime has built a heat pump supply network for the global market through automated, digital and flexible production systems.
Looking ahead, Amitime is continuously expanding its brand influence and technological boundaries, striving to move from "making good products for customers" to "defining life for users". Amitime is willing to work with more global partners, with technology as the anchor and users at the core, to drive the heat pump industry toward a more economical, cleaner and more inclusive future.
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