Heat pumps

Heat pumps are increasingly being used to heat, cool and provide hot water to buildings. This development aligns with the trend to use less gas: heat pumps are an interesting sustainable alternative to traditional boilers.

This shift means moving from an individual boiler to a system with various components that must meet quality requirements and European regulations. Kiwa makes this tangible. As one of Europe’s largest testing and certification organizations, we have our own advanced test lab for testing and certifying all aspects related to heat pumps.

What’s happening in the field of heat pumps?

Legislation regarding boilers and heat pumps is evolving. Achieving goals for the sustainability of homes and other buildings is highly dependent on this.

The demand for certified (hybrid) heat pumps and certified professionals is expected to increase significantly in the coming years. Additionally, testing and inspecting the safety, quality, performance and noise level of heat pumps remain essential, now and in the future.

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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 top-5 services related to heat pumps:

1. Testing energy performance (COP) according to NTA 8800, EN 16147, EN 14825, and EN 14511

2. Certification of quality 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)

5. Life cycle assessments (LCA) by NIBE

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