The Definitive Guide toAI Data Centers
Ask the GuideAboutAccount
Guide › Glossary › COP

COP · Coefficient of Performance

A heat pump or chiller's ratio of heat moved to electricity consumed; higher means more efficient cooling or heating.

Current numbers

COP ~3.2–5.0heating COP reported for most data-center district-heating cases in the 2025 Yuan et al. reviewas of 2025 review; online 2025-05-19, September issue · register ↗

← All terms