The new study by Energy & Strategy of the Politecnico di Milano, previewed at HPT 2027, will analyse high-temperature industrial applications, hybrid configurations, multi-site applications in the tertiary sector, and future scenarios up to 2035.

Milan, 11 May 2026 – Reducing energy costs and strengthening energy security are today two strategic priorities for Europe and Italy. Dependence on energy imports continues to impact price volatility and the competitiveness of the production system, particularly in the most energy-intensive industrial sectors.

In this context, the energy transition is increasingly taking on an economic and industrial value, in addition to its environmental dimension. Renewable energy plays a central role in building a more resilient, efficient and independent energy system.

Despite a slowdown recorded in 2025, mainly due to regulatory uncertainty and reduced incentives, the renewable energy sector continues to show strong signs of vitality. Market growth is being driven in particular by the expansion of energy storage systems, the increase in Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and the repowering of existing plants.

Photovoltaics confirm themselves as the most dynamic segment: in the past year alone, 5.6 GW of new capacity were installed in Italy. At the same time, large-scale installations are gaining importance and, since 2024, have accounted for around 50% of newly installed photovoltaic capacity in the country (Source: Renewable Energy Report 2026, Energy & Strategy, School of Management of the Politecnico di Milano).

However, the real transformation of the market lies in the integration of technologies. The combination of photovoltaics, storage systems and heat pumps currently represents one of the most effective solutions to reduce energy costs and accelerate decarbonisation in industrial and commercial sectors.

Heat pumps are rapidly evolving: from a technology dedicated to individual buildings to a core component of integrated energy ecosystems, capable of interacting with renewables, storage systems and energy management platforms.

These topics are at the heart of the second edition of Heat Pump Technologies (HPT 2027), the international event dedicated to heat pumps and integrated energy efficiency technologies, scheduled for 7–8 April 2027 at Allianz MiCo in Milan.

Following the success of its first edition, HPT is expanding its positioning, evolving towards a format even more focused on energy integration and advanced industrial and commercial applications, with technical-scientific content, real-life case studies and networking moments among all players in the value chain.

The new Energy & Strategy study: focus on industry, hybrid systems and multi-site applications

One of the key moments of the 2027 edition will be the preview presentation of the new study by the Energy & Strategy Group of the Politecnico di Milano.

The report will provide an updated snapshot of the heat pump market and will explore the growing role of hybrid configurations based on the integration of heat pumps, photovoltaics and storage systems.

Significant focus will be placed on high-temperature heat pumps for industrial applications, opportunities related to waste heat recovery, and strategies to improve energy efficiency in industrial and commercial sectors.

The study will also analyse the increasing relevance of multi-site applications in the tertiary sector (retail chains, retail, hospitality and large multi-location groups), addressing topics such as system standardisation, centralised procurement, digital monitoring, predictive maintenance and economies of scale.

The objective is to provide concrete tools to interpret market evolution and outline scenarios up to 2035, highlighting development opportunities for designers, ESCOs, utilities, system integrators, installers and HVAC manufacturers.

Exhibiting companies at HPT 2027 will be able to actively contribute to the study through the sharing of their field experience, providing insights that will be included in the final report presented during the main conference.

An event for the key players of the energy transition

HPT 2027 targets a highly qualified audience including energy-intensive industries, designers, real estate professionals, public administration, ESCOs, energy managers, facility managers and institutional stakeholders.

“The current energy context makes the need for an integrated approach to technologies increasingly evident,” says Massimiliano Pierini, Managing Director of RX Italy. “With Heat Pump Technologies 2027, we aim to create a platform capable of connecting technological innovation, market dynamics and policy, highlighting the strategic role of integration between heat pumps, renewables and storage systems. It is within this convergence that a key part of our country’s energy competitiveness is at stake.”

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