Heat pumps, erstwhile seen as the future of home heating, are becoming increasingly popular in Poland today. More and more homeowners are considering alternate heat sources, and the process of modernization of the boiler area is becoming an increasingly pressing problem. Among the dilemmas faced by consumers is the choice of the right kind of fuel.
Although the Ministry of Climate and Environment is committed to phasing out eco-gross from large cities in Poland, it is inactive possible to heat houses with conventional boilers for this kind of fuel. However, expanding environmental awareness and changing regulatory rules cast uncertainty on the future of this solution.
In turn, heat pumps, considered ecological and low-cost in operation, are not always the right choice for older buildings with lower thermal insulation. In addition, their installation is not possible anywhere, especially where access to pipelines is not available.
Therefore, investments in another forms of heating are becoming increasingly attractive to Polish consumers. 1 of the programs of large interest is the Clean Air Programme, which aims to destruct old low efficient coal boilers and replace them with more ecological alternatives.
Record interest in Clean Air
According to the data of the Polish Smog Alarm, Clean Air Programme is very popular among residents. The evidence number of over 6.6 1000 applications for backing was submitted only within 1 week in March. Although this figure is expanding to accomplish the nonsubjective of eliminating 3 million old coal boilers between 2018 and 2020, it will be essential to increase the rate of application.
According to the analysis of the Polish Smog Alarm, the interest in heat pumps is clearly decreasing, while biomass boilers are gaining popularity. Experts surprise this trend, but propose that an increase in interest in biomass boilers may be caused by lower first costs and fuel availability.
Wood boiler – clean heating
Biomass boilers, especially those moving on pellets or dry wood, become an increasingly attractive option for homeowners. Unlike heat pumps, biomass boilers let for greater independence, allowing power generation in case of power grid failure.
In addition, the usage of biomass fuel can be more ecological if adequate fuel quality and combustion conditions are ensured. Wood gasifying boilers can be a peculiarly attractive option for older home holders, where the installation of heat pumps can be hampered by mediocre thermal insulation.
In conclusion, the interest in alternate heat sources in Poland is growing, and programmes supporting the modernization of the boiler area are highly appreciated by the inhabitants. Heat pumps, though erstwhile seen as the future of home heating, lose their popularity, giving way to other, more accessible and economical solutions specified as biomass boilers.
