Up to half the cost of a heat pump is installation, and combined with the shortage of technicians, this makes the process time-consuming and expensive. People want dependable warmth they can get quickly—without complex installs, long waits, or surprise costs.
The solution
ZK Varme develops self-installable heat pumps designed for affordability, efficiency, and ease of use. By removing the need for professional installation, we reduce costs and make sustainable heating accessible to more households.
One unit, one hole in the wall, zero technicians.
Why is this important?
Heating accounts for up to 70% of household energy consumption in Nordic regions.
Most households need heating for the majority of the year — often 8 months or more — and energy prices have doubled in the last decade, creating a multi-billion-dollar market for efficient and affordable solutions.
Early feedback shows strong interest from homeowners seeking lower heating costs. They highlight the following as key benefits:
Affordability,
Ease of installation,
Potential energi savings
We have also attracted interest from a major distributor in the Nordic market and are now preparing our pilot series.
Choosing ZK Varme
Unlike traditional heat pump providers, we focus on self-installation and affordability.
This unique positioning allows us to serve a large, underserved market segment that existing players overlook.
Around 940,000 heat pumps are sold annually across Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Germany — markets where the distributor already interested in our product is strongly represented. The EU targets 30 million new heat pumps by 2030, but installer capacity is a major bottleneck — a challenge our self-installable solution overcomes.
Investors gain access to a rapidly expanding market at the forefront of the energy transition.
With the right support, ZK Varme can scale quickly and capture a large share of the affordable heating segment, delivering both strong returns and measurable climate impact.
Are you the right investor?
Uncover our red flags.
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We still need to complete final product development and secure a production partner to handle volumes. We have identified potential partners but not yet initiated dialogue. With the right investment, we can finalize development, establish manufacturing, and scale to meet rising demand.
Uncover our green flags.
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Our patented solution is 40–50% cheaper for customers than traditional heat pumps, as it requires no certified technician for installation.
Background
Living in the far north, I personally experienced how high energy costs made heating unsustainable. This inspired me to create an affordable heat pump solution that anyone could install themselves.
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CEO
Engineer with a background in technology.
Together with co-founder who brings extensive hands-on experience as a machinist.
We combine practical know-how with engineering insight to develop and scale an affordable heating solution.
