Accredited Heat Pump Testing for Certification and European Market Access
Get your heat pump seen by Danish homeowners
Varmepumpelisten (the Heat Pump List) helps homeowners find independently verified, energy-efficient heat pumps and gives suppliers a trusted platform to showcase compliant products.
Why your product should be included on the list
The Danish Energy Agency’s Heat Pump List on SparEnergi.dk is a trusted platform where homeowners can find energy-efficient heat pumps verified by independent testing. The list covers a wide range of heat pumps available on the Danish market and allows users to sort products by energy efficiency, sound level, heating capacity, type, and supplier. It gives suppliers a strong opportunity to showcase their products to homeowners actively looking for reliable, high-quality heating solutions.
Being listed helps demonstrate that your heat pump meets legal requirements, delivers documented energy performance, and stands out in a growing market for renewable heating solutions.
The service is free to join, and approved products are displayed with key technical details, energy labels, and direct links to supplier websites.
Three key benefits of joining the Heat Pump List:- Visibility – Get your heat pump seen by thousands of Danish homeowners actively looking for energy-efficient heating solutions.
- Credibility – Show consumers that your product meets legal requirements and has verified energy performance.
- Increased sales – Drive interested users directly to your website and turn attention into potential customers.
Get Accredited Heat Pump Testing that Supports Certification and Faster Access to European Markets
Danish Technological Institute helps heat pump manufacturers, distributors and authorities document product performance through independent, accredited testing. We test heating efficiency, cooling efficiency, sound power levels and domestic hot water performance to support certification, EU compliance and market access across Europe.
Our Heat Pump Test Laboratory is accredited according to EN/ISO 17025:2017 and approved under recognised European schemes including CEN Heat Pump KEYMARK, EHPA Quality Label, NTA 8800 and MCS.
Talk to our specialists about your test scope and documentation needs.
With testing from Danish Technological Institute, you can:
- document product performance with independent third-party data
- support certification under recognised European schemes
- strengthen compliance with EU regulations
- reduce uncertainty before market entry
- increase credibility with customers, partners, and authorities
Move from product claims to recognised documentation
In our Heat Pump Test Laboratory, we help you turn product claims into recognised documentation by testing energy efficiency, sound power levels, and compliance with European standards and regulations.
With more than 40 specialists and over 30 years of experience in heat pump testing, we help you navigate requirements, document performance, and strengthen your position in a competitive market.
We test the parameters that matter for certification, compliance and market credibility, including:
- COP/SCOP for heating efficiency
- EER/SEER for cooling efficiency
- Sound power levels
- Domestic hot water (DHW) production
We also assess compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks, including the Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) and the Ecodesign Directive.
As an independent, accredited laboratory, we provide results that are recognised by certification bodies and authorities across Europe - giving you credible, third-party documentation for product certification, regulatory compliance and access to European markets and subsidy schemes.
A Reliable Basis for Certification and Market Access
Whether you are preparing for certification, entering a new European market or documenting performance claims, our testing services provide the data you need to move forward with confidence.
The test results gave us the documentation we needed to proceed with certification and strengthen our position in the European market.NAVN, VIRKSOMHED
Why Test Your Product?
Independent heat pump testing provides documented proof that your product performs as claimed and meets the requirements set by certification bodies, regulators, and subsidy programmes across Europe.
For manufacturers, verified test data supports certification, market access, and customer trust. For wholesalers and distributors, it strengthens purchasing decisions and reduces risk. For authorities, it provides a reliable basis for market surveillance.
In a competitive market where energy efficiency is a key differentiator, recognised third-party data gives customers and partners the confidence they need.
Accredited testing provides the independent documentation you need to support certification, regulatory compliance and customer trust. It helps verify internal measurements, strengthen product claims and reduce uncertainty before entering new European markets. Testing supports purchasing decisions by verifying that products meet specified energy efficiency levels and quality requirements. By testing a batch of products before and after the tender process, you can reduce risk and ensure that expectations are met. Testing supports effective market surveillance by assessing whether products placed on the market comply with applicable requirements. This contributes to identifying non-compliant products and helps ensure that consumers have access to legal, safe, and quality-assured products.As a Manufacturer
As a Wholesaler and Distributor
As a Market Surveillance Authority
From Accredited Testing to Tailored Insight
The Heat Pump Test Laboratory is approved by several European certification schemes to perform tests in accordance with international standards and market-specific requirements. This gives manufacturers a direct pathway to certification and market access in multiple European countries.
Approved schemes include:
- CEN Heat Pump KEYMARK - the European quality mark for heat pumps
- EHPA Quality Label - the European Heat Pump Association's quality label
- NTA 8800 - the Dutch standard for energy performance of buildings
- MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) - the UK certification scheme for renewable energy technologies
With EN/ISO 17025:2017 accreditation and approvals under recognised European test schemes, we provide testing based on international standards and market-specific requirements. This gives you a reliable basis for certification, compliance documentation and market access.
We also carry out other types of tests, often specified by our customers to meet particular product, development, or documentation needs.
Accredited Excellence
Verify compliance and document product performance through EN/ISO 17025:2017 accredited testing services.
Our accreditation ensures that the testing procedures meet international standards, providing you with reliable and globally recognised results.
European Test Schemes
Our Heat Pump Test Laboratory is approved by various European test schemes to perform tests according to international standards and requirements relevant for various European markets.
These include the CEN Heat Pump KEYMARK scheme, the EHPA Quality Label,
the NTA 8800, and the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).
Testing Services for Your Product Category
Our Heat Pump Test Laboratory is equipped to test five main categories of heat pump products across dedicated climate chambers, acoustic chambers and test rigs. We test air-to-water heat pumps, brine-to-water heat pumps, exhaust air heat pumps, multifunctional ventilation units and domestic hot water heat pumps.
Select your product category below to see relevant test options, parameters and support available for your product type.
Explore Our Climate Chambers and Test Rigs
Our climate chambers and test rigs are designed to replicate a wide range of real-world operating conditions. Sound testing is carried out at temperatures ranging from −15 °C to 35 °C and at relative humidity levels from 20% to 100%, enabling precise measurement across seasonal and climate variations.
Explore the individual climate chambers and test rigs below to see specifications, capabilities, and product types each facility supports.
Our 5-Step Testing Process
When testing your product with us, you work with a dedicated testing team that follows your product throughout the entire process. Key decisions are made in close dialogue with you, and all our test engineers and support staff are fluent in English, ensuring clear communication all the way.
You are welcome to visit the laboratory to see the facilities and, where possible, observe the testing. We guide you through the testing process step by step, from initial consultation and test setup to monitoring, reporting, and next steps.
If adjustments are needed during the test process, our certified specialists work with you to find a practical solution while keeping the process moving. When required, they can support technical modifications such as adjustments to refrigerant charge or components, helping ensure that the test can be completed as planned. We discuss your specific needs and requirements. Our dedicated team prepares the test environment tailored to your product. We conduct rigorous tests using our state-of-the-art equipment. Access live data from your product's test, even outside working hours. Receive a comprehensive report detailing test results and compliance status.1. Initial Consultation
2. Test Setup
3. Testing
4. Real-time Monitoring
5. Analysis and Reporting
Frequently Asked Questions About Heat Pump Testing
If you have questions about heat pump testing, certification schemes, documentation requirements or the testing process, our FAQ gives you a quick overview of the most common topics.
The team guided us through the process and helped us handle adjustments quickly and professionally during testing.NAVN, VIRKSOMHED
Why Choose Us?
COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTATION
Independent, accredited test results recognised by certification bodies and authorities across Europe.
DEEP HEAT PUMP EXPERIENCE
More than 40 specialists and over 30 years of experience in heat pump testing.
DEDICATED SUPPORT
A dedicated testing team follows your product throughout the process from initial consultation to final reporting.
FLEXIBILITY
If adjustments are needed during testing, we work with you to find a practical solution.
REAL-TIME ACCESS
Follow your product’s test data online - also outside working hours.
ADVANCED SOUND TESTING
Sound testing across varying temperature and humidity conditions.
Why Choose Us?
COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTATION
Independent, accredited test results recognised by certification bodies and authorities across Europe.
DEEP HEAT PUMP EXPERIENCE
More than 40 specialists and over 30 years of experience in heat pump testing.
DEDICATED SUPPORT
A dedicated testing team follows your product throughout the process from initial consultation to final reporting.
FLEXIBILITY
If adjustments are needed during testing, we work with you to find a practical solution.
REAL-TIME ACCESS
Follow your product’s test data online - also outside working hours.
ADVANCED SOUND TESTING
Sound testing across varying temperature and humidity conditions.
Meet Some of Our Experts
Our heat pump testing specialists bring extensive experience in testing, documentation, standards and certification requirements.
Learn more about the members of our team and how their expertise supports your testing process.
Lasse has overall responsibility for the team, the laboratory and its technical direction. He has more than 25 years of experience in refrigeration and heat pump technology, covering product testing, laboratory measurements, and market surveillance, as well as energy efficiency and the implementation of international standards. He is an expert in testing in accordance with international standards and has extensive experience with heat pumps, refrigeration systems, condensing units and related components for both public authorities and industry. Preben has worked in the energy sector for more than 20 years. He specialises in testing heat pumps as well as providing technical consultancy and product assessment. He is a member of national and international standardisation committees, and he is also a member of an international committee of test laboratories. Kamalathasan is an electronics engineer specialising in acoustics, with more than 25 years of experience. He has extensive expertise in the development, testing in accordance with international standards, measurement, calculation and documentation of heat pumps, refrigeration systems and related components. He works as a testing specialist, responsible for heat pump testing and the laboratory’s accreditation. Gustav ... Jesper ....
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