This analysis aims at assessing the feasibility and economic viability of transitioning from gas boilers to heat pumps for space heating in the Netherlands. The study investigates the energy mix for space heating, investment costs for heat pumps, energy costs, subsidy schemes, and calculates the pay-back time for heat pump installations, compared to gas boilers. Furthermore, it explores the additional subsidy needed, or the additional CO2 price required to achieve a pay-back time of five years. Finally, an outlook on the expected performance of the Netherlands in the renewable heating transition will be given. It is important to note that in the context of this study, an air-to-water heat pump will be considered to calculate the heating demand for a house with a 120m2 floor area.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Overview of the energy mix for space heating in the Netherlands
- Overview of investment costs for heat pumps and gas boilers in the Netherlands, including installation costs
- Overview of energy costs for electricity and gas for heating in the Netherlands
- Overview of subsidy schemes for heat pumps in the Netherlands
- Calculation of the pay-back time for installing a heat pump instead of a gas boiler in the Netherlands
- Subsidies not included
- Subsidies included
- Calculation of the additional subsidy needed to reach a pay-back time of five years for the installation of a heat pump instead of a gas boiler in the Netherlands
- Calculation of the additional CO2 price needed to reach a pay-back time of five years for the installation of a heat pump instead of a gas boiler in the Netherlands
- Subsidies not included
- Subsidies included
- Concluding statement on the expected performance of the Netherlands in the transition towards renewable heating
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This analysis aims to assess the feasibility and economic viability of switching from gas boilers to heat pumps for space heating in the Netherlands. The study examines the energy mix for space heating, investment costs for heat pumps, energy costs, subsidy schemes, and calculates the payback time for heat pump installations, compared to gas boilers. It further investigates the necessary additional subsidy or CO2 price to achieve a five-year payback time. Finally, an outlook on the expected performance of the Netherlands in the renewable heating transition is provided.
- Energy mix for space heating in the Netherlands
- Investment costs of heat pumps and gas boilers
- Energy costs for electricity and gas for heating
- Subsidy schemes for heat pumps
- Payback time for installing a heat pump compared to a gas boiler
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The analysis begins by presenting the current energy mix for space heating in the Netherlands, highlighting the significant reliance on natural gas. It then provides an overview of the investment costs for both heat pumps and gas boilers, considering factors like installation costs and price ranges. The following chapter explores energy costs for electricity and gas, drawing on data from various sources and highlighting discrepancies in electricity price information. The analysis then examines the subsidy schemes available for heat pumps in the Netherlands, including direct subsidies and loan options. Finally, it moves on to calculate the payback time for installing a heat pump instead of a gas boiler, considering different scenarios, including the impact of subsidies.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This study focuses on renewable heating in the Netherlands, analyzing the transition from gas boilers to heat pumps for space heating. It examines key aspects such as energy mix, investment costs, energy costs, subsidy schemes, and payback time. Furthermore, the study explores the impact of additional subsidies and CO2 pricing on the viability of heat pump installations.
- Quote paper
- Anonym (Author), 2023, Analysis of the Transition to Renewable Heating in the Netherlands, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1450629
