Copeland, a global provider of sustainable climate solutions, has announced a strategic investment in BlueHeart Energy, a Netherlands-based startup developing a promising innovative heat pump technology. This investment demonstrates Copeland’s focus on driving and enabling innovation that helps combat climate change and achieve net-zero emissions.
To meet the goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, as the Paris Agreement outlines, the International Energy Agency (EIA) projects that clean heat technologies – like heat pumps – must more than double to comprise 50% of global sales by 2030. Heat pumps alone have the potential to cut global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by at least 500 million tonnes by 2030.
Copeland’s investment reflects its commitment to exploring and investing in cutting-edge technologies that address climate change and heating and cooling challenges in residential, commercial, cold chain and industrial environments. BlueHeart’s novel thermo-acoustic-based heating technology has the potential to complement current compressor technologies with a compact design and quiet operation, which is particularly suitable for smaller-sized residences.
“We’re pleased to announce our strategic investment in BlueHeart, whose innovative thermo-acoustic-based heat pump technology complements our best-in-class scroll compressor portfolio,” said Ross B. Shuster, CEO for Copeland. “This investment will assist BlueHeart in taking their novel technology to commercial readiness and reinforces Copeland’s dedication to driving the global energy transition and delivering efficient, sustainable heating solutions worldwide.”
“We’re proud to announce this important strategic step together with Copeland. As a result, BlueHeart can take a major leap forward in bringing the BlueHeart system to market complemented and supported by a leading global partner,” said Michiel Hartman, CEO for Blue Heart Energy. “This investment reinforces BlueHeart’s dedication to scaling, industrialising and addressing its clients’ application needs through our technology, delivering future-proof heating and cooling solutions worldwide.”
Copeland will leverage its decades of industry experience and technical expertise to support BlueHeart’s product development and market readiness efforts. This support will include assistance in design for manufacturing at scale, market insights, customer engagement strategies, and access to established sales channels. These resources aim to accelerate technology development and commercial viability.
This investment aligns with Copeland’s broader strategy to deliver sustainable and efficient heating solutions for diverse housing environments globally. It underscores Copeland’s dedication and mission to drive innovative solutions that contribute to the global energy transition.
The European Innovation Council Fund has also joined as a strategic investor, reaffirming the significant value and transformative potential of BlueHeart’s technology.
