LG Electronics is set to install heat pumps in an apartment complex, marking the first such initiative in South Korea. This project aims to expand the existing heat pump business, which has primarily focused on single-family homes, into the multi-family housing sector, leading the country's electrification market for heating and cooling.
On September 15, LG Electronics signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the Jeju International Convention Center with the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, Jeju Development Corporation, and the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology to promote the 'Electrification of Heating and Cooling in Multi-Family Housing and Power to Heat (P2H) Demonstration Project.'
The demonstration project will take place at the Shin Hyo Apartment in Seogwipo City, which consists of 12 units across seven floors. Design work is expected to be completed by October, with construction beginning shortly thereafter and full operation anticipated by December.
LG Electronics will oversee the design of the heat pump system, supply high-efficiency products, and handle commissioning, maintenance, and performance evaluation. The Jeju government will facilitate regulatory and policy connections, while Jeju Development Corporation will provide the demonstration building and manage its operation. The Korea Institute of Industrial Technology will be responsible for the design of the P2H system and data analysis.
Key technologies being implemented include an 'integrated heating and cooling system for each unit' and a 'centralized hot water P2H system.' The system will allow for direct cooling and underfloor heating using a single outdoor unit, reducing installation space.
In common areas, an air-source heat pump and a large-capacity hot water tank will be installed in the first-floor pilot space to ensure stable hot water supply. Notably, the P2H technology will utilize heat generated from surplus renewable energy, contributing to grid stability and reducing energy costs for residents.
Based on the operational data collected from this demonstration, LG Electronics plans to establish a 'Korean Standard Model for Electrification of Multi-Family Housing' that can be applied to public rental housing, remodeling projects, and new developments.
Oh Se-gi, Vice President and Head of LG Electronics' Energy Solutions Research Institute, stated, "This demonstration, conducted in an apartment where residents live, is significant as it validates a heating and cooling electrification model optimized for multi-family housing. We aim to achieve a decarbonized electrification transition in the domestic residential environment based on our proven technology in the global market."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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