Heating tape and system

A heating tape, comprising:

• a first barrier film;
• a first grounding sheath;
• a first insulating film;
• a heating element layer;
• a second insulating film;
• a second grounding sheath;
• and a second barrier film,
• wherein the heating element layer is disposed between the first and second insulating films and includes a heating element film comprising a polymer composite having conductive particles and at least one set of electrodes at least partially embedded in the polymer composite and extending along at least a substantial portion of the length of the heating tape, wherein the at least one set of electrodes comprise a graphene-like coating on at least one major surface that interfaces with the heating element layer.