The city of Helsinki in Finland will have the world’s largest air-to-water heat pump. The system, designed and supplied by MAN Energy Solutions, has a capacity of up to 33 MW and will be an essential component in the Patola heating plant commissioned by the Finnish energy company Helen Oy.
Heat pump that will reduce Helsinki emissions
This project will help heat some 30,000 homes in the capital and help reduce carbon emissions by 26,000 tons per year. Supported by Finland’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, the heating plant will use ambient air and electricity from renewable sources to generate heat efficiently, even when outside temperatures reach -20°C.
We are committed to supporting Helsinki and Helen Oy in their transition to a greener and more economical district heating system.
Uwe Lauber, head of MAN Energy, said.
Juhani Aaltonen, vice president of investment at Helen, said this is a crucial step towards Helsinki’s goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030.
The heat pump system uses CO₂ as a refrigerant in a closed cycle, making it safe and environmentally friendly., making it safe and environmentally friendly, while the technology behind the design allows it to operate without oil thanks to high-precision magnetic bearings. The system is expected to start operating between 2026 and 2027.
Source and photo: MAN Energy Solutions
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