{"id":4884,"date":"2020-07-08T14:54:15","date_gmt":"2020-07-08T12:54:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solarapp.ch\/energy-efficient-construction-heat-pump-systems\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T09:44:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T07:44:50","slug":"energy-efficient-construction-heat-pump-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solarapp.ch\/en\/energy-efficient-construction-heat-pump-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"heat pump systems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kbhv9g7w-403561ceed67501ec526cb3b7c850411\">\n.avia-section.av-kbhv9g7w-403561ceed67501ec526cb3b7c850411 .av-parallax .av-parallax-inner{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/solarapp.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/W\u00e4rmepumpen-Systeme-SolarApp.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 0%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-kbhv9g7w-403561ceed67501ec526cb3b7c850411 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  avia-full-contain av-parallax-section avia-bg-style-parallax av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-50 av-height-50  container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='contain' data-av_minimum_height_pc='50' data-av_min_height_opt='50'><div class='av-parallax' data-avia-parallax-ratio='0.3' ><div class='av-parallax-inner main_color avia-full-contain'><\/div><\/div><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-4884'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'><\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-4884'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-kb7pkf52-83bd7175f1fbed874b1f577e022fe494 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>The heat pump systems<\/h1>\n<h2>The various types of heat pump differ in terms of efficiency, energy source and price. Here is what to consider. <\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-697k-f078e251a7fbf7558439bb2543b1fb4d\">\n.flex_column.av-697k-f078e251a7fbf7558439bb2543b1fb4d{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-697k-f078e251a7fbf7558439bb2543b1fb4d av_one_full  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-k9u1vf82-4aecc5d006d84493cd5e0be22668351f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Heat from the environment<\/h3>\n<p> Either air or water is used for heat absorption and heat dissipation. This results in different types of heat pumps, for example an air-to-air heat pump. The first part of the name stands for the heat absorption, the second for the heat emission. Heat pumps are very economical because they use existing heat. However, the decisive factor for the efficiency of a heat pump is not the actual temperature of the heat source, but only the temperature difference between the absorption medium (air, water, antifreeze) and the heat source. The greater this difference, the more efficiently the heat pump works. Heat can be extracted even when the \u2018heat source\u2019 is at minus 10\u00b0C. Heat pumps therefore require no fuel and can be operated entirely with renewable energy \u2013 cleanly and in an environmentally friendly manner. The house requires no chimney, gas line or oil tank.         <\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-697k-f078e251a7fbf7558439bb2543b1fb4d\">\n.flex_column.av-697k-f078e251a7fbf7558439bb2543b1fb4d{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-697k-f078e251a7fbf7558439bb2543b1fb4d av_one_full  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-k9u1vf82-4aecc5d006d84493cd5e0be22668351f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>The principle of operation<\/h3>\n<p> The operating principle of a heat pump is the same as that of a refrigerator \u2013 only in reverse. The heat that is extracted from the interior of a refrigerator is supplied to the house in the case of a heat pump. Of course, the process also works in the other direction: a house can also be cooled with the heat pump. The circuit below explains the basic principle of a heat pump.    <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Vaporisation through heat absorption:<\/strong> Heat from the air, water or ground warms the heat transfer medium via a heat exchanger. The heat transfer medium is a liquid that vaporises even at low temperatures. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Heat concentration through compression:<\/strong> The heat density of the evaporated heat transfer medium is increased by compressing it using a compressor. This raises the temperature. Figuratively speaking, it is a bit like shovelling gravel into a pile: There is now more gravel in a smaller space \u2013 in the case of the heat pump, more heat.  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Condensation due to heat emission:<\/strong> The heat transfer medium emits its heat to a heat user, e.g. a heating circuit or a heat storage tank. This causes the heat transfer medium to condense and liquefy again. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Expansion through pressure reduction:<\/strong> The now cooled and liquid heat transfer medium is still under pressure. This pressure is reduced by means of a valve. This causes the heat transfer medium to cool further. The cycle can begin again.   <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6lnoc9-762db487c09c417a296862098652883f\">\n.flex_column.av-6lnoc9-762db487c09c417a296862098652883f{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6lnoc9-762db487c09c417a296862098652883f av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_three_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-41pho9-ca80c9913f77a7d023b44d10cf433298\">\n.flex_column.av-41pho9-ca80c9913f77a7d023b44d10cf433298{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-41pho9-ca80c9913f77a7d023b44d10cf433298 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kceqwd8z-15ba4c2295079f030d184b7fde7fa0da\">\n.avia-image-container.av-kceqwd8z-15ba4c2295079f030d184b7fde7fa0da img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-kceqwd8z-15ba4c2295079f030d184b7fde7fa0da .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-kceqwd8z-15ba4c2295079f030d184b7fde7fa0da av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-8  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-3717 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-3717 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/solarapp.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/W\u00e4rmepumpe-Prinzip-SolarApp-1.svg\" alt='W\u00e4rmepumpe Prinzip SolarApp' title='W\u00e4rmepumpe Prinzip SolarApp'  height=\"1030\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-kceq7l1u-2580a36a824326a9fe669c60a68fd7aa '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Like a refrigerator, but in reverse: the operating principle of heat pumps.<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6lnoc9-48b568471e6e906a2956a2c53309a0ad\">\n.flex_column.av-6lnoc9-48b568471e6e906a2956a2c53309a0ad{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6lnoc9-48b568471e6e906a2956a2c53309a0ad av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-697k-f078e251a7fbf7558439bb2543b1fb4d\">\n.flex_column.av-697k-f078e251a7fbf7558439bb2543b1fb4d{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-697k-f078e251a7fbf7558439bb2543b1fb4d av_one_full  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-k9u1vf82-4aecc5d006d84493cd5e0be22668351f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>The systems<\/h3>\n<p> Each system has different strengths. Here is an initial overview:  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div class='avia-data-table-wrap av-1oaokyh-b2b3052f1ee168a52e2861f11dfe0030 avia_responsive_table avia-table-1'><table  class='avia-table avia-data-table avia_pricing_default  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Table\" ><tbody><tr class='avia-heading-row'><th class='avia-center-col'>description<\/th><th class=''>heat absorption<\/th><th class=''>heat output<\/th><th class=''>efficiency<\/th><th class=''>costs<\/th><th class=''>other<\/th><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-center-col'>air-air-heat pump <\/td><td class=''>exhaust air<\/td><td class=''>supply air<\/td><td class=''>high<\/td><td class=''>middle<\/td><td class=''><\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-center-col'>air-water heat pump<\/td><td class=''>outside air<\/td><td class=''>heating circuit<\/td><td class=''>high<\/td><td class=''>middle<\/td><td class=''><\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-center-col'>groundsource heatpump<\/td><td class=''>earth<\/td><td class=''>heating circuit<\/td><td class=''>very high<\/td><td class=''>rather high<\/td><td class=''>May require authorisation for geothermal drilling<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-center-col'>water-water heat pump<\/td><td class=''>groundwater<\/td><td class=''>heating circuit<\/td><td class=''>very high<\/td><td class=''>rather high<\/td><td class=''>requires authorisation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><style type='text\/css'>.avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(1):before { content: 'description'; } .avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(2):before { content: 'heat absorption'; } .avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(3):before { content: 'heat output'; } .avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(4):before { content: 'efficiency'; } .avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(5):before { content: 'costs'; } .avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(6):before { content: 'other'; } <\/style><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-697k-f078e251a7fbf7558439bb2543b1fb4d\">\n.flex_column.av-697k-f078e251a7fbf7558439bb2543b1fb4d{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-697k-f078e251a7fbf7558439bb2543b1fb4d av_one_full  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-k9u1vf82-4aecc5d006d84493cd5e0be22668351f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>air-air heat pump<\/h4>\n<p> A heat exchanger that extracts heat from the outgoing air and transfers it to the incoming air. A ventilation system is required for the house. The process is efficient, but the transferable energy is limited. The ideal application for this type of system is in Minergie-P houses.    <\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k9u1vf82-4aecc5d006d84493cd5e0be22668351f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>air-water heat pump<\/h4>\n<p> Air-to-water heat pumps are an ideal replacement for existing heating systems. They do not require extensive conversions and can be put into operation quickly. This type of heat pump uses the heat from the outside air. Accordingly, the outside temperature can play a role (operation down to -20 \u00b0C possible).    <\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k9u1vf82-4aecc5d006d84493cd5e0be22668351f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>groundsource heatpump<\/h4>\n<p> This type absorbs heat from the earth. To do this, it requires either a geothermal probe (laid at a depth of 100-300 metres) or shallow surface collectors. Due to the construction measures required, brine-water heat pumps are particularly interesting for new buildings. The great strength of the system is that the ambient temperatures are irrelevant for operation.    <\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k9u1vf82-4aecc5d006d84493cd5e0be22668351f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>water-water heat pump<\/h4>\n<p> The water-to-water heat pump uses an existing water source to absorb heat. This is usually groundwater (a drilling permit is required). Thanks to the stable temperatures of the groundwater throughout the year, it is an ideal heat source. Newer water-to-water heat pumps can also use waste water or surface water as a heat source.    <\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6lnoc9-762db487c09c417a296862098652883f\">\n.flex_column.av-6lnoc9-762db487c09c417a296862098652883f{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6lnoc9-762db487c09c417a296862098652883f av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_three_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-41pho9-ca80c9913f77a7d023b44d10cf433298\">\n.flex_column.av-41pho9-ca80c9913f77a7d023b44d10cf433298{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-41pho9-ca80c9913f77a7d023b44d10cf433298 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kcg7wzpp-3fc44534ce87a80beb9444b79f055e10\">\n.avia-image-container.av-kcg7wzpp-3fc44534ce87a80beb9444b79f055e10 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-kcg7wzpp-3fc44534ce87a80beb9444b79f055e10 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-kcg7wzpp-3fc44534ce87a80beb9444b79f055e10 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-21  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-3756 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-3756 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/solarapp.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Luft-Wasser-W\u00e4rmepumpe-SolarApp-1030x773.jpg\" alt='' title='Luft-Wasser W\u00e4rmepumpe SolarApp'  height=\"773\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solarapp.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Luft-Wasser-W\u00e4rmepumpe-SolarApp-1030x773.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/solarapp.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Luft-Wasser-W\u00e4rmepumpe-SolarApp-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/solarapp.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Luft-Wasser-W\u00e4rmepumpe-SolarApp-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/solarapp.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Luft-Wasser-W\u00e4rmepumpe-SolarApp-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/solarapp.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Luft-Wasser-W\u00e4rmepumpe-SolarApp-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/solarapp.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Luft-Wasser-W\u00e4rmepumpe-SolarApp-1500x1125.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/solarapp.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Luft-Wasser-W\u00e4rmepumpe-SolarApp-705x529.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-kcg7y44t-e99419c76f53e9b3ae079ef25323c9ae '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h6>This is what an air-to-water heat pump can look like.<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-284le1-5657fe7c84f48847274e6db67042352d\">\n.flex_column.av-284le1-5657fe7c84f48847274e6db67042352d{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-284le1-5657fe7c84f48847274e6db67042352d av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-697k-f078e251a7fbf7558439bb2543b1fb4d\">\n.flex_column.av-697k-f078e251a7fbf7558439bb2543b1fb4d{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-697k-f078e251a7fbf7558439bb2543b1fb4d av_one_full  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-k9u1vf82-4aecc5d006d84493cd5e0be22668351f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Prerequisites<\/h3>\n<p> A heat pump can be operated in basically any house. In new buildings, water-water heat pumps or brine-water heat pumps are particularly worthwhile, since excavation work has to be done anyway. The necessary preparations for the heat pumps can be realised with little additional effort. For retrofitting, heat pumps that use air as a heat source (air-air heat pumps and air-water heat pumps) are particularly suitable. How well a heat pump pays off depends mainly on the required temperatures and the conditions of the house. Ideally, the house has underfloor heating or otherwise large convectors (radiators). This is because heat pumps do not work with very high temperatures. Whether a heat pump in a house can provide the required heating can be checked with a simple procedure: On a cold winter&#8217;s day, the conventional heating system is set to 50\u00b0C and the radiators are then switched on. This roughly simulates the situation with a heat pump. If the apartment warms up to a comfortable temperature, there is no reason not to install a heat pump immediately. If the heating output cannot be implemented, the remedy is to increase the radiator surface area, e.g. with more or larger convectors. From a financial point of view, this additional investment usually pays off after a few years. From a comfort point of view, the investment pays off immediately: more pleasant and better heat distribution and less dry air.             <\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-697k-f078e251a7fbf7558439bb2543b1fb4d\">\n.flex_column.av-697k-f078e251a7fbf7558439bb2543b1fb4d{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-697k-f078e251a7fbf7558439bb2543b1fb4d av_one_full  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-k9u1vf82-4aecc5d006d84493cd5e0be22668351f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>The features of heat pumps at a glance<\/h3>\n<p> Heat pumps make a lot of sense from both a financial and an ecological point of view. Heating costs and environmental pollution are drastically reduced. The slightly higher initial investment compared to a gas or oil heating system pays off after just a few years. It is important to obtain the electricity from a guaranteed ecological source, preferably from your own roof.    <a href=\"https:\/\/solarapp.ch\/en\/solar-systems-explained\/\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solarapp.ch\/en\/solar-systems-explained\/\">Find out how it works here.<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best price-performance ratio over the entire service life<\/li>\n<li>reduction of energy costs<\/li>\n<li>Reducing dependence on fossil fuels<\/li>\n<li>Increase in security of supply and price stability<\/li>\n<li>Energy fully renewable (with solar system)<\/li>\n<li>No CO2 emissions<\/li>\n<li>No odour or other negative impact on air quality<\/li>\n<li>Small footprint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-697k-f078e251a7fbf7558439bb2543b1fb4d\">\n.flex_column.av-697k-f078e251a7fbf7558439bb2543b1fb4d{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-697k-f078e251a7fbf7558439bb2543b1fb4d av_one_full  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-k9u1vf82-4aecc5d006d84493cd5e0be22668351f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3> Funding programmes for heat pumps<\/h3>\n<p> The federal government&#8217;s \u2018building programme\u2019 supports the cantonal programmes and sets the framework for them. However, each canton designs its own funding programme individually. Some funding programmes also exist at the municipal level. As a result, there are some major differences for cantons and municipalities. However, the cantons agreed on a minimum funding level in 2015. In the case of a heating replacement (oil\/gas), this consists of a <strong>basic contribution of 1600 CHF plus an additional 60 CHF\/kW<\/strong>. A heat pump with a heating output of 9 kW is thus subsidised with CHF 2140. However, many cantons go well beyond this minimum funding, e.g. the canton of Bern, which provides funding of 10,000 CHF (max. 35% of the actual costs).         <!-- Eine Zusammenstellung der aktuellen F\u00f6rderbeitr\u00e4ge der Kantone nach W\u00e4rmepumpen-Typ finden Sie hier. --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-697k-f078e251a7fbf7558439bb2543b1fb4d\">\n.flex_column.av-697k-f078e251a7fbf7558439bb2543b1fb4d{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-697k-f078e251a7fbf7558439bb2543b1fb4d av_one_full  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-k9u1vf82-4aecc5d006d84493cd5e0be22668351f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p> Heat pumps make sense in almost every house \u2013 especially in combination with a photovoltaic system. This connection is important: if the electricity is not produced renewably, but comes from a coal- or nuclear-fired power plant, the advantages of a heat pump are drastically reduced. Solar systems, on the other hand, produce electricity exclusively sustainably.   <a href=\"\/nachhaltige-solaranlagen\"><a href=\"\/nachhaltige-solaranlagen\">You can find more information about the sustainability of solar installations here.<\/a><\/a> In fact, a heat pump is significantly more economical in combination with a solar energy system. This is because solar energy systems are very cost-effective at generating energy.  <a href=\"\/rentable-solaranlagen\"><a href=\"\/rentable-solaranlagen\">Find out more about the cost-effectiveness of solar installations here.<\/a><\/a> Now it is important to get a clearer overview of your situation. This is easy to do with the free SolarReport. You can obtain it using the Solar Calculator, which takes into account your individual situation and a heat pump. The SolarReport is an excellent basis for deciding on how to proceed.    <a href=\"https:\/\/solarapp.ch\/fundiert-entscheiden-beim-solaranlagenkauf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solarapp.ch\/fundiert-entscheiden-beim-solaranlagenkauf\">Find out more here.<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tool.solarapp.ch\/solar_app\/projects\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"NeuesProjekt\">Get your SolarReport now \u2013 start the solar calculator.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The differences in efficiency, energy source and price \u2013 and what to look out for.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3702,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[57],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4884","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-building-and-rebuilding"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - 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