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.

Events

Gain the latest knowledge and be inspired by our experts. During these events, we share the latest developments and practical stories. There’s also plenty of room to exchange ideas with peers.

Curious about upcoming events?

Keep me informed

Why Kiwa?

✓
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

The latest news on the energy transition

Boil-off Systems crucial for safe hydrogen use
23 May 2024
In the application of hydrogen excess hydrogen inevitably occurs. To prevent its release, it is essential to equip vehicles and hydrogen networks with a boil-off management system (BMS) capable of efficiently venting excess gas. Kiwa's hydrogen expert Hans de Laat wrote an article on this topic.
Read more
Video: The Lower Flammability Limit of Hydrogen
17 May 2024
Dutch energy distributor Alliander asked Kiwa to research and visualize the combustion of hydrogen at low concentrations. Kiwa developed a special test box and recording. The video shows that at low concentrations, the probability of ignition of hydrogen is lower compared with natural gas.
Read more
Quality and sustainability converge at Kiwa's material research laboratory
19 March 2024
As an authority in energy and water distribution, Kiwa has been involved in testing and certifying materials used in gas, water and other pipeline systems for years. Kiwa's material experts have accumulated a wealth of experience, utilized in residual lifetime and failure assessments, resulting in a well-equipped material research laboratory that serves the entire energy and water sector.
Read more

Check all the news