Heat Pump Central Plant - From Low Temperature

Attribute

Unit

Data type

Description

deployment

bool

If set to ‘true’, the technology will be considered in the energy system model (this does not necessarily mean it will be used). Only relevant for optimisation.

kW_th_max

kW

str

Maximum thermal power output

force_cap_max

bool

cap_min_use

kW

float

cop

float

co2_intensity

kg CO2/kWh

int

Carbon-dioxide intensity of technology output (annual average value).

lifetime

years

int

Expected lifetime of technology before replacement is required.

capital_cost

CHF/kW

float

CAPEX cost of technology per unit of capacity.

maintenance_cost

CHF/kW/year

int

OPEX cost of technology per unit of capacity.

interest_rate

float

Interest rate for computing levelised costs (if required).