Objective
To encourage innovative research and ideas on assessing the environmental benefits of replacing conventional heating systems with heat pumps in Swedish and French homes, considering what heat source is replaced, what size and types of heat pumps that are installed in Sweden and France. Also calculating the payback times for the heat pumps.
Eligibility
Open to undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students currently enrolled in Swedish universities.
Research Focus Areas
Environmental Impact Assessment: Assess the reduction in CO2 emissions and other environmental benefits from installing heat pumps in place of traditional heating systems, also considering what specific traditional heat source we are replacing (gas, oil, direct heating etc..) with what size of heat pump that is installed.
Electricity Mix and Efficiency
Evaluate the efficiency of heat pumps in the context of Sweden and France electricity mix, including renewable energy sources.
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Analyze the economic aspects, including cost savings and return on investment, for homeowners switching to heat pumps.
Submission Requirements
Detailed research proposal (max. 4000 words)
Preliminary findings or theoretical framework
Expected outcomes and potential real-world applications
Awards
First place
Monetary award (20 000 SEK) + Internship opportunity at DREM
Second place
Monetary award (10 000 SEK)
Additional recognitions for notable submissions on DREM's website
Submission Deadline: [31st of May]
Judging Critetia
Originality, relevance, scientific rigor, potential impact.
How to Enter
For the entry, email to challenge@drem.se with your full name and the university you belong to.
