Where a heat pump make/model is in scope of the Ecodesign Regulations or has EN14825 / EN16147 test data, the associated test data and heat pump information must be entered in DEAP following the guidance in this section. This section is used for space heating where the heat pump is in scope of the Ecodesign Regulations or has valid EN14825 test data. This section is used for water heating where the heat pump is compliant with the Ecodesign Regulations or has valid EN16147 test data as applied to water heating.
The test data declared in accordance with Ecodesign Regulations is based on EN14825 for space heating and on EN16147 for water heating. Test data will generally either be based on test certificates or technical data sheets which are required to be in declarations made publicly available under the Ecodesign Regulations.
Technical data declared by the manufacturer must clearly apply to the heat pump make/model/qualifier being assessed and include a reference to the applicable Ecodesign Regulation, Energy Label and/or relevant standards. Alternatively, details of the heat pump’s compliance with the Ecodesign Regulations must be provided in addition to the test result data. For example, Ecodesign technical data being used for the calculation of DEAP space heating efficiency for hydronic systems must reference the Ecodesign Regulation 813/2013 or be accompanied by an appropriate Energy Label. Water heating performance data must reference the Ecodesign Regulation 813/2013 and/or 814/2013 or be accompanied by an appropriate Energy Label, when listed in the Product Information requirements for these regulations.
Alternatively, relevant performance data for the heat pump can be taken from accredited test data or CE marked data referencing EN14825. Relevant performance data for the heat pump for water heating can be taken from accredited test data or CE marked data referencing EN16147.
Ecodesign / EN 14825/ EN16147 test data can be submitted to HARP by manufacturers. BER Assessors may import heat pump HARP data into DEAP through the library. For heat pump data not listed on the HARP database, the data can still be entered manually. Under the Ecodesign Regulations, the relevant technical Product Information is required to be published the instruction manuals for installers and end-users, and free access websites of manufacturers, their authorised representatives, and importers.
The key references for Ecodesign Regulations applicable to heat pumps are as follows:
Table 4.23 - Ecodesign Regulations applicable to heat pumps
| Regulation | Title | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 813/2013 | Commission Regulation implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to Ecodesign requirements for space heaters and combination heaters | Applies to hydronic heat pumps used for space heating only or for space heating and hot water |
| 2014/C 207/02 | Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Commission Regulation (EU) No 813/2013 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to Ecodesign requirements for space heaters and combination heaters | Transitional methods of measurement and calculation for space heating only or for space heating and hot water |
| 814/2013 | Commission Regulation implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to Ecodesign requirements for water heaters and hot water storage tanks | Applies to heat pumps water heaters |
| 2014/C 207/03 | Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Commission Regulation (EU) No 814/2013 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to Ecodesign requirements for water heaters and hot water storage tanks | Transitional methods of measurement and calculation for water heaters |
| 206/2012 | Commission Regulation implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to Ecodesign requirements for air conditioners and comfort fans | Applies to warm air heat pumps up to 12kW |
| 2014/C 110/01 | Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Commission Regulation (EU) No 206/2012 of 6 March 2012 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to Ecodesign requirements for air conditioners and comfort fans […] | Transitional methods of measurement and calculation for warm air heat pumps up to 12kW |
| 2016/2281 | Commission Regulation implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for the setting of Ecodesign requirements for energy-related products, with regard to Ecodesign requirements for air heating products, cooling products, high temperature process chillers and fan coil units | Applies to warm air heat pumps over 12kW |
| 2017/C 229/01 | Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/2281 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to Ecodesign requirements for air heating products, cooling products, high temperature process chillers and fan coil units | Transitional methods of measurement and calculation for warm air heat pumps over 12kW |
| S.I. 454: 2013 | European Union (Ecodesign requirements for certain energy related products) (amendment) Regulations 2013 | S.I. implementing Ecodesign framework directive |
The Regulations above clearly set out the mandatory requirements for heat pumps placed on the market after 26 September 2015.
Assessors may require additional test data to complete the calculation including from the following:
If heat pump data is imported from the HARP database, this will automatically populate the relevant fields in the DEAP software.
If a heat pump is not on the HARP database, but has space heating test data available from Ecodesign data & declarations, or accredited test data to EN14825, that data must be entered in DEAP as follows:
DEAP uses this data to determine the space heating efficiency and efficiency adjustment factor based on the EN15316-4-2:2017 calculation methodology.
DEAP determines the efficiency based on a number of factors:
If heat pump data is imported from the HARP database, this will automatically populate the relevant fields in the DEAP software.
If a heat pump is not on the HARP database, but it has DHW test data compliant with the Ecodesign Product Information requirements or accredited test data to EN16147, that data must be used in DEAP.
The required data from EN16147 test data or Ecodesign technical data or certified EN16147 data is as follows:
DEAP uses the test data along with system information and hot water demand calculations from the DEAP survey to determine the water heating efficiency and efficiency adjustment factor. DEAP determines if and to what extent a backup water heater is required to meet the dwelling’s water heat requirements when deriving the overall heat pump efficiency.
In the following cases the DEAP software alerts the BER Assessor that some of the data is not in line with requirements of Ecodesign Regulations. In these instances, the BER Assessor should seek the correct data from the client, supplier, or manufacturer. If this is not available, the BER Assessor should inform the client and designer/installer, advising them that the heat pump may not perform to the calculated efficiency:
In both instances above, the BER assessor may still use the test data available, but only after seeking revised data as indicated from the supplier/manufacturer.