Key facts
- Heat pumps in Europe replaced over 200 LNG tankers' worth of gas imports last year.
- This offset of gas imports resulted in €9.7 billion in cost savings.
- France led Europe in heat pump installations with 528,000 units.
- Germany saw the largest year-on-year increase in heat pump installations.
Heat pumps installed throughout Europe have demonstrably offset a substantial portion of the continent's gas imports, replacing the equivalent volume of over 200 LNG tankers of gas in the past year. This shift has resulted in significant cost savings, amounting to €9.7 billion. France has taken the lead in this transition, with the highest number of installations reaching 528,000 units. Germany, while not leading in total installations, recorded the largest year-on-year increase in heat pump adoption, signaling a growing momentum in the country. This trend across Europe highlights a strategic move towards more sustainable and domestically sourced heating solutions, reducing dependence on volatile international gas markets and contributing to energy security.