Energy: Consumption

Many companies and organizations have mandatory goals to reduce CO₂ emissions. The first legal milestone must be reached by 2030. Individuals are also actively engaged in this. Moreover, saving on energy costs is important for both companies and individuals.

These developments and goals place significant demands on consumers and producers who develop innovative products such as heat pumps or hydrogen vehicles. What is wise and feasible? Kiwa makes this clear with tailored advice, testing, certification, and training.

What’s happening in the field of energy consumption?

Our experts receive an ever growing number of questions about developing innovative products that use renewable energy sources and carriers. Examples include equipment suitable for hydrogen, hydrogen-powered vehicles and industrial burners.

We also see a clear trend in the combined use of renewable energy sources and carriers as replacements for conventional fuels in production processes and heating of homes and buildings.

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Why Kiwa?

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One-stop-shop: knowledge of all sustainable energy solutions under one roof
✓Proven quality for testing, certification and training
✓Independent advice and assessment
✓Concrete innovation steps with a tailored approach
✓Quick action with our clear vision on the energy transition

Our most requested services regarding energy consumption

Our top-4 services for deploying heat pumps:

1. Testing energy performance (COP), for example, according to NTA 8800

2. Quality certification according to HP Keymark (European Heat pump Association)

3. Testing sound levels according to EN 12102

4. Certification of pressure equipment according to PED (Pressure Equipment Directive)

Our top-8 services for using hydrogen:

1. Inspection and testing according to Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)

2. Testing hydrogen solutions in our laboratories

3. Testing components of hydrogen gas under accreditation in our analytical chemistry laboratory

4. Testing hydrogen embrittlement according to the Disc method and ISO 11114-4

5. Odor tests (odorant analyses) for safe use of hydrogen

6. Testing hydrogen components for vehicles

7. Advice, research, and testing of hydrogen installations

8. Feasibility studies of alternative fuels such as hydrogen

The latest news on the energy transition

The 5 misconceptions about hydrogen

Many people think of hydrogen as something new—a futuristic technology that has only recently gained attention. This isn’t entirely true. Hydrogen has been used for decades in industrial processes. However, numerous misconceptions still surround hydrogen, especially as it gains prominence in the energy transition. Let’s debunk some of these myths.
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Hydrogen in Industry: The key to decarbonization

Is your industrial organisation ready for the energy transition? Many Dutch industrial companies are facing increasing pressure to reduce energy consumption, driven not only by societal expectations but also by stricter regulations. With the ambition to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and a CO₂ reduction of 55% by 2030, the government expects companies to actively contribute to decarbonization. The question is: how can your business prepare and what role can hydrogen play in this?
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Why hydrogen is essential in the energy transition

The energy transition involves significant changes: phasing out fossil fuels and switching to sustainable, clean energy sources. Hydrogen plays a key role in this shift. Although hydrogen has long been used in industrial processes, it is now gaining attention as a clean energy source. But why is hydrogen so vital in this transition? Let’s dive in.
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