Global Industrial Low-Temperature Heat Pumps: Global Market Set to Expand from US$4.32 billion to US$11.42 billion (2024-2031) with 14.9% CAGR

Industrial low-temperature heat pump systems are energy-efficient devices designed for industrial settings to recover and upgrade low-temperature heat (typically below 80 °C) to usable levels, widely used in waste heat recovery, chemical processing, food production, and other sectors.

The global industrial low-temperature heat pump systems market is set for substantial growth, with its market value projected to rise from US$ 4.32 billion in 2024 to US$ 11.42 billion by 2031, representing a robust CAGR of 14.9% over the forecast period, according to the latest 2025 research report from Global Info Research.

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Leading Manufacturers
Major players shaping the market in 2025 include:
Johnson Controls
Siemens Energy
GEA Group
Daikin
Trane Technologies
Bosch Thermotechnology
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Carrier Global Corporation
Viessmann
MAN Energy Solutions

Product Profiles of Industrial Low-Temperature Heat Pump Systems
1. Johnson Controls - YORK® Screw Heat Pump (YVWH Series)
Introduced in January 2024
Heating capacity: 4 050 MBH (approx. 1.19 MW)
Also provides 200 tons chilled water cooling at ~5 °C
Features variable-speed drive, turndown to 25 % load
Designed for high-efficiency industrial/chiller/hot-water applications

2. Drammen Fjernvarme - District Heat Pump by Star Refrigeration
Commissioned in 2011 in Drammen, Norway
Total capacity: 14 MW (3 × ~4.5 MW ammonia units)
Heat output: ~67 GWh/year, covering ~85 % of city hot-water demand
Uses ammonia refrigerant (GWP zero), COP ≈ 3.0
Heat source: seawater ~8 °C, heat delivery up to 90°C to district network

3. Bronswerk Heat Transfer - Industrial Heat Pump for Pulp & Paper
Custom-designed heat pumps reaching temperatures up to 130 °C
Upgrades low‐value or waste heat using only ~1⁄3 mechanical (electric) power input
Saves typically 10-50 % energy in paper and chemical industries
Technologies include compression, chemical, thermoacoustic and steam recompression cycles
Example: collaboration with SmurfitKappa for industrial pulp & paper heat recovery

4. Enwave Energy Corporation - Deep Lake Water Cooling (DLWC) with Heat Pump Integration
Operates world's largest Deep Lake Water Cooling system in Toronto
Draws ~70 000 gpm of 4 °C lake water from 280 ft depth
Reduces electricity use by ~90 000 MWh annually
Serves Toronto-Dominion Centre, Royal Bank Plaza, Metro Convention Centre, Scotiabank Arena
Also adding low-carbon heating via water-to-water heat pumps and waste heat recovery

5. Children's Hospital of Alabama - Central Utility Plant Heat Recovery Chiller
Part of central utility plant delivered by Johnson Controls
Includes highly efficient heat recovery chiller delivering both chilled and hot water
Reduced natural gas usage by ~69%; saved US $680 000 annually
Operational across five major hospital buildings
YORK CYK Heat Pump system declared up to four times more efficient than gas boilers

Key Market Applications
Industrial low-temperature heat pump systems are increasingly deployed across several high-energy-demand sectors, including:
Industrial Waste Heat Recovery
Chemical Process Heating
Food and Beverage Processing
Drying in Paper and Textile Industry
Others

Product Types
The report segments the market into several key system types:
Air Source Low-Temperature Heat Pumps
Water Source Low-Temperature Heat Pumps
Ground Source Low-Temperature Heat Pumps
Industrial Waste Heat Recovery Low-Temperature Heat Pumps
Others

Recent Company Achievements
In 2025, Johnson Controls reported helping clients reduce heating costs by up to 53% and carbon emissions by 60% using their industrial-grade low-temperature heat pump technology. Meanwhile, Carrier Global launched its new Infinity® Cold Climate Series, engineered to deliver reliable performance in sub-zero environments with lower GWP refrigerants.

Market Trends and Policy Landscape
1. Electrification of Industrial Heat
Direct electrification of industrial heat-especially via heat pump systems-is accelerating globally. Studies indicate that widespread adoption could reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 5% by 2030 and 16% by 2050 compared to current trajectories. Industrial heat pumps deliver two to four times more heat energy than the electrical energy they consume, making them a critical technology for sustainable manufacturing.

2. Cold-Climate and Wind-Resistant Designs
The global cold-climate air-source heat pump market is expected to grow from roughly US$685 million in 2024 to over US$764 million in 2025, with a projected CAGR of over 11% through 2034. Manufacturers are innovating to ensure performance in sub-zero conditions, developing units capable of reliable operation down to -35 °C and incorporating enhanced defrost cycles and variable-speed inverters. Wind-resistant designs are emerging as a response to efficiency losses during strong, cold winds.

3. Impact of Extreme Weather
Climate change is creating new operational challenges for heat pumps. Extreme cold and wind can reduce efficiency and extend defrost cycles. Next-generation systems aim to mitigate these losses with improved coil design, sensor networks, and automatic airflow control, ensuring reliable industrial performance even during severe winter conditions.

4. European Policy Momentum and the Clean Heat Manifesto
In May 2025, nearly 20 leading companies released the "Clean Heat Europe" manifesto, advocating for stable, supportive policy frameworks to accelerate industrial decarbonization. This aligns with the EU's energy transition strategy, which targets 10 million new heat pump installations by 2027 and up to 60 million by 2030. These initiatives are supported by programs like the Heat Pump Accelerator Platform, which addresses workforce training and regulatory alignment to sustain deployment.

5. Market Dynamics and Mixed Signals
Despite policy support, European heat pump installations saw a 21-23% decline in 2024 compared to the previous year, returning to pre-Ukraine war levels. Declines were notable in Germany and France, while the UK experienced a 63% increase in sales. This highlights the importance of stable subsidy schemes and cost competitiveness to maintain long-term growth in the sector.

6. Toward a Robust Clean-Heat Future
Overall, the market is transitioning from niche adoption to mainstream deployment in industrial applications. Continued innovation in extreme-climate design, policy alignment, and large-scale industrial retrofits will define the sector's ability to meet its decarbonization and energy efficiency potential through 2030 and beyond.

Downstream Customers
Children's Hospital of Alabama
Hounslow Council
Hamburg District Heating Authority
SmurfitKappa Roermond Paper
Drammen Fjernvarme
Enwave Energy Corporation
St. Joseph's Health Care London
Royal Bank Plaza
Toronto-Dominion Centre
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Scotiabank Arena

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Regional Insights
The market is segmented regionally into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa. Asia-Pacific and Europe are expected to dominate the market in both value and volume by 2031 due to aggressive energy transition policies and manufacturing investments.

The global industrial low-temperature heat pump systems market is entering a transformative phase as demand surges across energy-intensive sectors. Manufacturers are prioritizing high-efficiency systems and strategic policy alignment to capitalize on this momentum through 2031 and beyond.

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