Heat pump water heaters or will become the next competitive high ground for businesses

As a new subdivision of energy-based water heaters, domestic domestic heat pump water heaters formally entered the market in 2002, injecting fresh blood into the water heater industry. Compared with other water heaters, the advantages of energy-saving and safe heat pump water heaters are outstanding. The market share has risen from less than 3% in 2009 to 5% in 2010. Although from the market share to total sales, heat pump water heater data are far less than other three types of water heaters bright, but with the national energy-saving emission reduction policy, both safe and energy-efficient heat pump water heater is clearly more optimistic. Since 2011, not only the United States, Gree, Haier and other companies invested heavily in heat pump water heaters, and even giant solar water heaters, such as Emperor Ming, Four Seasons Mu Ge, and Norit are also actively entering the heat pump market.

However, at the same time, the development of heat pump water heaters still faces many obstacles. In addition to high prices and inconsistency with the installation environment, the duplication of industry standards is an important factor hindering the development of the industry. In the interview, it was learned that the GB/T23137-2008 National Standard for Heat Pump Water Heater for Household and Similar Uses was formally announced on September 1, 2009. However, due to lack of specific implementation rules, the entry threshold is low, and the industry is still in a mixed baggage. "The pattern has seriously affected consumers' correct understanding of heat pump water heater products.

In addition, heat pump water heaters are currently not included in the scope of energy subsidies. In this regard, an industry source told reporters that on the one hand is the heat pump water heater market in the northern market has not yet listed a large number, you can choose a small space; the other hand, its current consumer groups are mostly residential conditions, the use of central hot water system of the family This may be controversial for other consumers.

However, she also stressed that with the increase in domestic energy consumption pressure and commitment to energy-saving and emission reduction, it is expected that the country will introduce encouragement and subsidy policies within 2 to 3 years, and increase the promotion and application of heat pump water heater products.