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Update COP equations

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Description

Feature Request

Current COP for heat pumps are based on a 2012 data paper. This paper from 2019 has updated equations that may be worth exploring.

Not saying one is better than the other, just may be good to try both!

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Research direction

Start by locating the current COP equations in the Python model and compare their 2012 source with the linked 2019 paper. Determine how both equation sets could be tried or evaluated; done when the updated equations and the existing alternative have a clear, testable comparison.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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