France's heat pump sector is betting on a rebound
France's heat pump sector is showing signs of recovery after a period of stagnation. Interest in heat pump installations has surged, with requests from homeowners increasing significantly. Sales figures for both air-to-water and air-to-air heat pumps indicate a positive trend in the market.
- ▪Requests for heat pump installation work rose by more than 140% in April compared to the previous year.
- ▪Sales of air-to-water models were up 6.6% in the first quarter.
- ▪Sales of air-to-air heat pumps jumped by 25% according to UNICLIMA.
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On the air-to-water heat pump production line, HTI model, at the Intuis factory in Feuquières-en-Vimeu, France, May 18, 2026. FLORENCE BROCHOIRE FOR LE MONDE Is it merely a flicker or the start of a true recovery? After two sluggish years, France's heat pump sector is remaining cautious. Yet, several indicators point to renewed interest in this electricity-powered heating solution. At Effy, a company that specializes in energy renovation, requests from private homeowners for heat pump installation work rose by more than 140% in April compared to the previous year.
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