Empowering Energy Transition: IoT-Driven Heat Pump Management for Optimal Thermal Comfort

This paper analyzes the process of energy transition from traditional solid fuel heating to an air-to-air (A2A) heat pump-based heating system. Special emphasis was placed on the implementation of new technologies for improved management of energy systems, aiming to elevate both comfort levels and e...

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Main Authors: Ivica Glavan, Ivan Gospić, Igor Poljak
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2624-831X/6/2/33
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description This paper analyzes the process of energy transition from traditional solid fuel heating to an air-to-air (A2A) heat pump-based heating system. Special emphasis was placed on the implementation of new technologies for improved management of energy systems, aiming to elevate both comfort levels and energy efficiency. This paper explores the use of the open-source software Home Assistant as an integration platform for home automation, designed to manage smart home devices while preserving local control, user privacy, and increasing cybersecurity. The proposed hardware platform includes a Raspberry Pi with appropriate IoT modules, providing a flexible and economically viable solution for household needs.
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spelling doaj-art-82e9f94d45e24fdc813ae354a6ef2d652025-08-20T02:21:07ZengMDPI AGIoT2624-831X2025-06-01623310.3390/iot6020033Empowering Energy Transition: IoT-Driven Heat Pump Management for Optimal Thermal ComfortIvica Glavan0Ivan Gospić1Igor Poljak2Department of Maritime Sciences, University of Zadar, Mihovila Pavlinovića 1, 23000 Zadar, CroatiaDepartment of Maritime Sciences, University of Zadar, Mihovila Pavlinovića 1, 23000 Zadar, CroatiaDepartment of Maritime Sciences, University of Zadar, Mihovila Pavlinovića 1, 23000 Zadar, CroatiaThis paper analyzes the process of energy transition from traditional solid fuel heating to an air-to-air (A2A) heat pump-based heating system. Special emphasis was placed on the implementation of new technologies for improved management of energy systems, aiming to elevate both comfort levels and energy efficiency. This paper explores the use of the open-source software Home Assistant as an integration platform for home automation, designed to manage smart home devices while preserving local control, user privacy, and increasing cybersecurity. The proposed hardware platform includes a Raspberry Pi with appropriate IoT modules, providing a flexible and economically viable solution for household needs.https://www.mdpi.com/2624-831X/6/2/33energy transitionInternet of Thingsthermal comfortheat pumpsmart homeHome Assistant
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smart home
Home Assistant
title Empowering Energy Transition: IoT-Driven Heat Pump Management for Optimal Thermal Comfort
title_full Empowering Energy Transition: IoT-Driven Heat Pump Management for Optimal Thermal Comfort
title_fullStr Empowering Energy Transition: IoT-Driven Heat Pump Management for Optimal Thermal Comfort
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title_short Empowering Energy Transition: IoT-Driven Heat Pump Management for Optimal Thermal Comfort
title_sort empowering energy transition iot driven heat pump management for optimal thermal comfort
topic energy transition
Internet of Things
thermal comfort
heat pump
smart home
Home Assistant
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