PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1948177
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1948177
A geothermal heat pump (GHP), also known as a ground-source heat pump, is an energy-efficient system that transfers heat between the ground and a building to provide heating, cooling and sometimes hot water. It leverages the stable underground temperature as a renewable thermal energy source, using buried pipes (ground loops) and a heat exchanger to regulate indoor climate.
The primary purpose of a geothermal heat pump is to deliver sustainable and cost-effective heating and cooling while significantly reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
The global geothermal heat pump market reached a value of nearly $4,406.20 million in 2024, having grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.70% since 2019. The market is expected to grow from $4,406.20 million in 2024 to $6,380.58 million in 2029 at a rate of 7.69%. The market is then expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.47% from 2029 and reach $9,145.87 million in 2034.
Expansion Of Smart City Initiatives
During the historic period, the geothermal heat pump market was mainly driven by the expansion of smart city initiatives. As urban infrastructure evolves toward sustainability and energy efficiency, smart city projects increasingly incorporate geothermal heat pumps to reduce carbon emissions and optimize energy use. These systems provide reliable, renewable heating and cooling solutions that align with the goals of intelligent energy management, reduced environmental impact and long-term operational cost savings. Moreover, government-led smart city programs often include incentives for green building technologies, further accelerating the adoption of geothermal heat pumps in residential, commercial and district energy applications. For instance, in December 2023, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, a US-based national metrology institute, the NIST global community technology challenge (GCTC) presented three innovative smart city projects at the Smart Cities Connect conference in Washington, D.C. These projects demonstrated efforts by cities to enhance transparency and improve access to information between local governments and residents, positioning them as models for other communities. Additionally, in April 2023, according to the IMD Smart City Index Report, a Switzerland-based business school, the number of smart cities worldwide increased from 118 cities in 2021 to 141 cities in 2023. Therefore, the geothermal heat pump market was mainly driven by the expansion of smart city initiatives.
Revolutionary Geothermal System Optimized For High-Temperature Applications
Major companies in the geothermal heat pump market are focusing on the development of specialized systems designed to meet the unique heating and cooling needs of residential, commercial and industrial applications. These innovations aim to improve energy efficiency, system performance and user convenience, while also offering customizable configurations that cater to diverse climatic and operational requirements. For instance, in June 2025, Johnson Controls, an Ireland-based heat pump solutions company launched YORK CYK Water-to-Water Compound Centrifugal Heat Pump. It is a high-efficiency geothermal system designed for industrial, institutional and municipal applications. It delivers hot water up to 180°F (82°C) and operates with up to four times the efficiency of traditional boiler-chiller systems. Featuring compound compression and variable-speed drive (VSD) technology, it ensures stable, quiet and energy-efficient operation. Compatible with low-GWP refrigerants, the CYK model provides a sustainable, high-performance solution for large-scale heating and decarbonization projects.
The global geothermal heat pump market is concentrated, with large players operating in the market. The top 10 competitors in the market made up 48.51% of the total market in 2024.
Geothermal Heat Pump Global Market Opportunities And Strategies To 2034 from The Business Research Company provides the strategists; marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global geothermal heat pump market as it emerges from the COVID-19 shut down.
Where is the largest and fastest-growing market for geothermal heat pump? How does the market relate to the overall economy; demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The geothermal heat pump market global report from The Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.
The report covers market characteristics; size and growth; segmentation; regional and country breakdowns; competitive landscape; market shares; trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's history and forecasts market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider geothermal heat pump market; and compares it with other markets.