Energy label 2021, more readable for the consumer
Energy labels show the classification of appliances manufactured or sold in the EU according to their energy consumption. They allow you to save money by making an informed choice of products that consume the least amount of energy.
seasonal efficiency
Seasonal efficiency is a method of measuring the actual energy efficiency of heating and cooling technology, over an entire year. This measure gives a more realistic indication of the energy efficiency of a system and its environmental impact. The energy efficiency assessment method is defined within the framework of the EU directive on energy-using products (ErP directive, or eco-design directive) which specifies the minimum requirements for eco-design to be integrated by manufacturers into energy-using products.
Seasonal efficiency requires a rating system for heating and cooling/cooling products that must be implemented by all manufacturers. This evaluation system is as follows:
- The seasonal efficiency ratio (SEER) for cooling/cooling
- The seasonal coefficient of performance (SCOP) for heating
How to interpret the SEER and SCOP codes?
The energy consumption (efficiency) of a heat pump is expressed by the coefficients SEER and SCOP.
- SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) is the product’s seasonal energy efficiency coefficient and defines its energy class in cooling mode.
- SCOP (Seasonal Coefficient of Performance) is the seasonal coefficient of performance and defines the heat pump energy class in heating mode. The higher the SCOP and SEER coefficients, the more economical the device. These codes make it easier to compare the energy performance of different devices.
Seasonal evaluations
Seasonal assessments reflect the actual energy consumption of a heat pump, based on its full-year energy efficiency. SEER and SCOP values measure annual energy consumption and efficiency with typical daily use.
In the long term, they take into account temperature fluctuations and standby periods to give a clear and reliable indication of typical energy efficiency over an entire heating or cooling season.
