Labelling of Solar Thermal Systems in the EU
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The new directives on labelling of heating devices were published on Sep 9, 2013, by the European Commission and come into effect in all member states on Sep 26, 2015.
Energy labelling heating devices
The energy labelling is required for:
- Space heaters and combination heaters with a rated heat output ≤ 70 kW
- Packages of space heater ≤ 70 kW, temperature control, and solar device
- Packages of combination heater ≤ 70 kW, temperature control, and solar device “combination heater” = space heater + hot water supply
Combination heater packages including solar thermal systems are the only devices which can reach the highest efficiency class A+++.
Solar thermal systems are always part of a package, therefore the package requirements apply. A Solar thermal system does not get a label on its own, since it is not considered as a heat generator, but as efficiency technology. Tanks or pumps require a product label.
Eco Design vs. Energy Labelling
The ecodesign regulations (813 and 814/2013) specify the basic requirements of the devices: Efficiency, sound power levels, NOx emissions, and many more.
The energy labelling regulations (811 and 812/2013) describe the labelling into energy efficiency classes, how the label is to be done.
Label for Packages of space heater, temperature control, and solar device
Label for Packages is given to combinations of space heater, temperature control, and solar device.
| Legend: | |
|---|---|
| I. | Dealer’s and/or supplier’s name or trade mark |
| II. | Dealer’s and/or supplier’s model(s) identifier |
| III. | Symbol of the a) the space heating or b) water heating, including the declared load profile letter |
| IV. | Seasonal space heating energy efficiency class of the space heater and, if applicable, water heating energy efficiency class |
| V. | Indication of whether a solar collector, hot water storage tank, temperature control, and/or supplementary space heater may be included in the package |
| VI. | Seasonal space heating energy efficiency class of the package |
| VII. | Water heating energy efficiency class of the package |
Sources:
- Directive 2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council
- Commission Delegated Regulation (Eu) No 811/2013
- SOLARTHERMIE in der Energy-related Products Richtlinie (ErP), ErP-Leitfaden des Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft e.V., Juli 2014