How do foreigners keep warm: A 10-day inventory of popular heating methods around the world
As winter approaches, heating methods become a hot topic around the world. This article will combine the hot discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days, summarize the heating methods commonly used by foreigners, and display the heating characteristics of different countries through structured data.
1. Mainstream heating methods in European and American countries

Due to the cold climate and long heating history, European and American countries have formed diversified heating systems:
| country | Mainstream method | Energy share | average cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | Central heating, fireplace | Natural gas(55%) | $150-300/month |
| germany | District heating, electric heating | Renewable energy (45%) | €200-400/month |
| United Kingdom | gas boiler | Natural gas (78%) | £120-250/month |
2. Asian heating methods
Asian countries have developed unique heating methods by combining traditional culture and modern technology:
| country | Featured way | Use ratio | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | Kotatsu, floor heating | Household usage rate 82% | Energy saving and environmental protection |
| South Korea | Wentu (floor heating) | Penetration rate 95% | Combination of tradition and modernity |
| northern china | central heating | Covering a population of 300 million | government subsidies |
3. Emerging heating technology trends
Heating innovations that have been hotly discussed in the technology media in the past 10 days:
1.Intelligent temperature control system: Automatically adjust indoor temperature through AI algorithm, increasing energy saving effect by 30%
2.Phase change materials for heating: The use of special materials to store and release heat has become a hot spot for new building materials.
3.Solar heating upgrade: The efficiency of new solar collectors has been increased to 85% and is being widely trialed in Nordic countries
4. Environmentally friendly heating has become a global focus
In the context of climate change, countries have introduced heating and environmental protection policies:
| country | Environmental protection policy | Implementation time | target |
|---|---|---|---|
| france | No oil heating | 2025 | Carbon reduction by 40% |
| Canada | heat pump subsidy | 2023-2030 | The penetration rate increased to 65% |
| Sweden | Carbon neutral heating | 2045 | The world's first |
5. Heating wisdom in special areas
1.arctic countries: Using triple-layer glass windows + ultra-thick wall insulation, heat loss is reduced by 60%
2.desert area: Passive design that stores heat during the day and releases it at night, with temperature difference adjustment up to 15°C
3.alpine areas: Switzerland and other countries have developed micro-hydropower heating systems, with an energy self-sufficiency rate of 80%.
6. Interesting stories about cultural differences in heating
1. Finns like to warm up in saunas and then jump into glacial lakes. This "ice and fire" method has recently become popular on social media.
2. The Tuscany region of Italy retains the ancient "hot water circulation wall" system and has become a hot spot for architectural preservation.
3. Residents in Siberia, Russia developed a "double-layered porch" design to effectively block the -50℃ cold
7. Future heating development direction
Based on expert opinions in the past 10 days, heating will show three major trends in the future:
1.personalization: Intelligently adjust the temperature in different areas based on family members’ activities and physiques
2.Zero carbonization: The proportion of clean energy such as geothermal energy and biomass energy will exceed 50%
3.Healthy: Heating takes into account functions such as humidity adjustment and air purification at the same time
From the above analysis, it can be seen that the global heating method is undergoing a multi-dimensional transformation from simple warmth to intelligence, environmental protection, and health. Different countries and regions have developed unique heating systems based on climate characteristics, energy structures and cultural traditions. These experiences are worth learning from each other.
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