Predictability of the operating behaviour of different types of heat pump systems

To be able to efficiently provide flexibility from renewable energy (RE) driven heat pump systems optimized forecast systems are indispensable. Forecasts of weather-dependent generation (mainly wind and solar) but also forecasts of heat pump operation are needed to create cross-sectoral operational plannings. Wind and solar forecasting systems are well researched and established in the energy industry. In contrast, there is very little knowledge in the development of forecasts for an optimised heat pump operation with focus on a provision of flexible power. The ‘FlexLearn’ project has set itself the task of solving this problem.