Johnson Controls Launches High-Temperature Heat Pumps to Electrify Energy-Intensive Industries
Event summary
- Johnson Controls launched the Sabroe HitemHP line of industrial high-temperature heat pumps on September 15, 2026.
- The heat pumps can deliver up to three times the energy efficiency of electric boilers and significantly improve efficiency compared with natural gas boilers.
- In a customer application, the system demonstrated potential to reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 82%, energy costs by more than 91%, and water costs by up to 30%.
- The HitemHP range uses only natural refrigerants, aligning with upcoming EU regulatory compliance.
The big picture
Johnson Controls' new heat pumps address the critical need for electrification in energy-intensive industries, particularly those requiring high-temperature process heat. The launch aligns with Europe's Clean Industrial Deal and regulatory shifts towards natural refrigerants, positioning the company as a key player in the decarbonization of industrial heating. The technology's ability to significantly reduce energy costs and emissions could drive widespread adoption across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, and food and beverage processing sectors.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- How quickly energy-intensive industries in Europe will adopt the new heat pumps to meet decarbonization goals.
- Regulatory Impact
- Whether the upcoming EU regulations on natural refrigerants will accelerate the deployment of the HitemHP range.
- Competitive Response
- How competitors will react to Johnson Controls' breakthrough in high-temperature heat pump technology.
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