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Heat pump sales increased across 12 European countries
1.16Mheat pumps
Residential heat pumps sold in 12 European countries in the first half of 2026
Residential heat pump sales in 12 European countries reached 1.16 million in the first half of 2026, up from 1.05 million a year earlier. The European Heat Pump Association linked the increase to energy prices and electricity-tax changes.
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- 1.16Mheat pumps
Residential heat pumps sold in 12 European countries in the first half of 2026
“Homeowners bought 1.16m heat pumps across 12 European countries”
- 1.05Mheat pumps
Residential heat pumps sold in 12 European countries in the first half of 2025
“up from 1.05m in the first half of 2025”
AllegedThe European Heat Pump Association said soaring energy prices and electricity-tax changes fueled heat pump sales growth
“Soaring energy prices and electricity tax changes have fuelled the growth in heat pump sales so far this year, the EHPA said”