Government Support for Installation of Floor Heating Drives Europe Underfloor Heating Market.
In response to the 10-point plan for a green industrial revolution, the UK government is focusing on energy efficiency. As part of the government's goal to "build back better" following the COVID-19 pandemic, the 10-point plan outlines US$ 12.61 billion of funding. The majority of this funding will be allocated to UK infrastructure projects. However, among those 10 points plan a significant investment in making homes more energy efficient, the UK is moving away from fossil fuel boilers and stepping toward low-carbon heating sources such as hydrogen and heat pumps.
For this, the UK government is emphasizing the policy to improve the energy efficiency of ~2.8 million homes, with 600,000 heat pumps being installed every year by 2028. The government is also encouraging homeowners to consider upgrading their heat emitters to a more efficient option, such as underfloor heating, as it is ~30% more efficient than radiators, especially when connected with heat pumps and other such low-carbon systems.
Thus, such government initiatives emphasize low-carbon heating sources and development of underfloor heating system based on greywater, driving the growth of the underfloor heating market.
Europe Underfloor Heating Market Overview
Homes warmed with underfloor heating are extra comfortable and up to 40% more efficient than those using conventional central heating systems. Underfloor heaters offer a low-carbon heating solution and use radiant heat technology to warm people in a space with infrared energy rather than just warming the air. Thus, underfloor heaters are prevalent in Europe. Several players in Europe are providing underfloor heating. For instance, Warmup underfloor heating products have been installed across the world in over 2.5 million homes and are trusted for their high-quality design. Home heating businesses and industry are responsible for a third of the UK's greenhouse gas emissions.The majority (85%) of homes in the UK are heated by natural gas, followed by oil, coal, and LPG-all nonrenewable fossil fuels. With the Net Zero Emissions Law, the UK government is directing to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to be net zero by 2050, due to which traditional gas and oil heating systems are being gradually phased out. Thus, the UK government is investing heavily in supporting low-carbon electricity, such as renewable source driven heating systems-including infrared central heating- such renewables-based heating solution will benefit in the long run by proving environment friendly and energy efficient.
The UK government has unveiled a US$ 2.10 billion grant scheme called the Green Homes Grant designed to help pay for a range of upgrades to improve energy efficiency measures and support the installation of low-carbon heating in 600,000 homes. Such green energy plans and electricity-driven heating systems are propelling the installation of underfloor heating in Europe, thereby propelling the market. Several players across the region have launched underfloor heating products. For instance, as of October 2022, Warmup PLC launched a VLo line of low-profile hydronic underfloor heating systems. Such product launches across the region propel the growth of the Europe underfloor heating market.
Europe Underfloor Heating Market Segmentation
The Europe underfloor heating market is segmented based on type, installations, application, and country. Based on type, the Europe underfloor heating market is bifurcated into hydronic system components and electric system components. The hydronic system components services held a larger market share in 2022. The hydronic system components is sub segmented into wet hydronic heating and dry hydronic heating. Furthermore, electric system components is bifurcated into heating mats and heating cables.- Based on installation, the Europe underfloor heating market is bifurcated into retrofit and new. The retrofit held a larger market share in 2022.
- Based on application, the Europe underfloor heating market is bifurcated into residential & commercial. The residential held a larger market share in 2022.
- Based on country, the Europe underfloor heating market is segmented into Germany, the UK, Russia, France, Italy, and the Rest of Europe. Germany dominated the Europe underfloor heating market share in 2022.
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Companies Mentioned
- Danfoss AS.
- Emerson Electric Co.
- nVent Electric Plc.
- Watts Water Technologies Inc.
- Robert Bosch GmbH.
- Resideo Technologies Inc.
- Uponor Corp.
- REHAU Ltd.
- Daikin Europe NV
- Schneider Electric SE.