UL expands heat pump test facilities in US and Europe
30th January 2025
USA/ITALY: Testing, inspection and certification company UL Solutions is to expand its HVAC facilities in Plano, Texas, and Carugate, Italy, to meet demand for heat pump performance and safety evaluations.
UL Solutions says that it will expand the scope and capacity of the US facility to include commercial HVAC performance testing and reinforce existing low-global warming potential refrigerant capabilities.
The facility will offer services encompassing refrigerant leakage mitigation, safety construction assessments, global safety compliance testing and information technology, and energy storage safety evaluations.
UL Solutions will also conduct energy efficiency performance testing across new configurations and modified models.
In Carugate, Italy, UL Solutions is expanding its footprint to provide performance testing alongside its existing safety expertise, targeting European residential and light commercial heat pump manufacturers.
Key additions include eco-design requirement testing, focusing on energy consumption during standby and off modes, and performance metrics like COP and sound power levels.
“These expanded capabilities in Europe and North America underscore our commitment to providing comprehensive and integrated solutions for the HVAC industry,” said Alessio Dellanoce, vice president and general manager of the appliances, HVAC and lighting group at UL Solutions.
“By offering both performance and safety testing within a single location, we are streamlining the testing process for our customers, reducing their time to market and associated costs while helping them demonstrate that their products meet the highest safety and efficiency standards.”
