{"id":66698,"date":"2026-02-23T13:50:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T12:50:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/?page_id=66698"},"modified":"2026-07-06T15:00:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T13:00:03","slug":"scop","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/en\/heat-pump-efficiency\/scop\/","title":{"rendered":"Seasonal Coefficient of Performance (SCOP)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1185.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><nav class=\"fusion-breadcrumbs fusion-breadcrumbs-1\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:1%;--awb-breadcrumb-sep:&#039;\/&#039;;\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav><\/nav><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:3%;--awb-margin-bottom:3%;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;--fontSize:42;line-height:1;\">Seasonal Coefficient of Performance (SCOP) in Heat Pump Efficiency<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>SCOP is one of the most important indicators for understanding how efficiently a heat pump performs over an entire heating season.<\/p>\n<p>While COP describes efficiency at one specific operating point, SCOP shows how the system performs across changing outdoor temperatures, part-load conditions, and real seasonal demand. 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href=\"https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/en\/heat-pump-efficiency\/scop\/#Climate_Profiles_Used_in_SCOP\" >Climate Profiles Used in SCOP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/en\/heat-pump-efficiency\/scop\/#What_Is_a_Good_SCOP\" >What Is a Good SCOP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/en\/heat-pump-efficiency\/scop\/#What_Influences_SCOP_in_Practice\" >What Influences SCOP in Practice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/en\/heat-pump-efficiency\/scop\/#SCOP_vs_COP_vs_SPF\" >SCOP vs COP vs SPF<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/en\/heat-pump-efficiency\/scop\/#Why_SCOP_Matters_for_Homeowners\" >Why SCOP Matters for Homeowners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/en\/heat-pump-efficiency\/scop\/#Practical_Interpretation\" >Practical Interpretation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/en\/heat-pump-efficiency\/scop\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_SCOP_Means\"><\/span>What SCOP Means<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SCOP (Seasonal Coefficient of Performance) is the ratio between:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Total useful heat delivered during a heating season<\/li>\n<li>Total electricity consumed during the same period<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It reflects performance under varying temperature conditions rather than a single laboratory test point.<\/p>\n<p>In Europe, SCOP is calculated according to EN 14825, which defines how seasonal efficiency must be determined under standardized climate profiles.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-margin-top:2%;--awb-margin-bottom:2%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"border:3px solid #333333;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" alt=\"seasonal coefficient of performance in heat pump\" title=\"scop\" src=\"https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/scop-1024x559.webp\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-66712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/scop-200x109.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/scop-400x218.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/scop-600x327.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/scop-800x436.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/scop-1200x655.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_SCOP_Is_More_Meaningful_Than_COP\"><\/span>Why SCOP Is More Meaningful Than COP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>COP answers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cHow efficient is the heat pump at this exact temperature condition?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>SCOP answers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cHow efficient is the heat pump across an entire heating season?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Because outdoor temperature changes daily and systems often operate at part load, seasonal efficiency better represents real usage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SCOP includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Performance at multiple outdoor temperatures<\/li>\n<li>Part-load operation<\/li>\n<li>Standby and auxiliary electricity consumption<\/li>\n<li>Defrost cycles (for air-source systems)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This makes SCOP significantly more representative for homeowners and planners.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_SCOP_Is_Calculated\"><\/span>How SCOP Is Calculated<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SCOP is determined using:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Defined climate bins (temperature ranges across a heating season)<\/li>\n<li>Load distribution profiles<\/li>\n<li>Measured COP values at several test points<\/li>\n<li>Corrections for standby and control energy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The European framework for seasonal testing is defined in EN 14825, which works alongside EN 14511 for rated performance data.<\/p>\n<p>SCOP is also used in European energy labeling regulations under EU Ecodesign Regulation 813\/2013, where it contributes to seasonal space heating efficiency (\u03b7s).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Climate_Profiles_Used_in_SCOP\"><\/span>Climate Profiles Used in SCOP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SCOP is calculated using three standardized European climate zones:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Average climate<\/li>\n<li>Warmer climate<\/li>\n<li>Colder climate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each profile represents different outdoor temperature distributions.<\/p>\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In warmer regions, SCOP tends to be higher due to milder winters.<\/li>\n<li>In colder regions, SCOP will be lower because the system must operate at lower source temperatures and may require more defrost cycles (for air-source units).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Austria typically falls within the average or colder climate profile, depending on altitude and region.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Good_SCOP\"><\/span>What Is a Good SCOP?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no universal \u201cgood\u201d SCOP without context, but general reference ranges for modern residential systems are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Around 3.5 to 4.5 for many well-designed air-source systems<\/li>\n<li>Often above 4.0 for ground-source systems under stable conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Actual values depend on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Heat source type (air, ground, water)<\/li>\n<li>Flow temperature requirement<\/li>\n<li>Building heat load<\/li>\n<li>Control strategy<\/li>\n<li>Climate zone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Higher SCOP means lower seasonal electricity consumption for the same heat demand.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Influences_SCOP_in_Practice\"><\/span>What Influences SCOP in Practice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SCOP is affected by both equipment design and system integration.<\/p>\n<h3>Flow Temperature<\/h3>\n<p>Lower heating water temperatures improve efficiency significantly. Floor heating systems typically enable higher SCOP than high-temperature radiator systems.<\/p>\n<h3>Outdoor Temperature<\/h3>\n<p>Air-source systems experience lower efficiency at low outdoor temperatures and during defrost operation.<\/p>\n<h3>Part-Load Operation<\/h3>\n<p>Modern inverter-driven compressors improve part-load efficiency and reduce cycling losses.<\/p>\n<h3>System Design<\/h3>\n<p>Hydraulic balance, emitter sizing, and proper control strategies all influence seasonal performance.<\/p>\n<h3>Standby and Auxiliary Energy<\/h3>\n<p>Circulation pumps, controllers, and standby losses are included in SCOP calculation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SCOP_vs_COP_vs_SPF\"><\/span>SCOP vs COP vs SPF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To avoid confusion:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>COP =<\/strong> efficiency at a single test condition<\/li>\n<li><strong>SCOP =<\/strong> calculated seasonal efficiency under standardized climate conditions<\/li>\n<li><strong>SPF (Seasonal Performance Factor) =<\/strong> measured seasonal efficiency from real operation and metering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>SCOP is a standardized seasonal estimate. SPF reflects actual installed system performance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_SCOP_Matters_for_Homeowners\"><\/span>Why SCOP Matters for Homeowners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For early-stage evaluation, SCOP helps you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Compare heat pumps under seasonal conditions<\/li>\n<li>Estimate annual electricity demand<\/li>\n<li>Understand expected operating efficiency<\/li>\n<li>Assess energy label classification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because it reflects part-load behavior and climate influence, SCOP provides a more reliable efficiency reference than a single COP value.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Interpretation\"><\/span>Practical Interpretation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If two heat pumps have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Similar COP at A7\/W35<\/li>\n<li>But different SCOP values<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The one with the higher SCOP is likely optimized for seasonal operation, including part-load performance and control efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>However, SCOP still assumes standardized building conditions. 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What is SCOP in a heat pump?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"4073961a2c44a4d23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_4073961a2c44a4d23\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"393\">SCOP (Seasonal Coefficient of Performance) measures how efficiently a heat pump operates over an entire heating season.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"621\">It compares the total heat delivered during the season with the total electricity consumed. Unlike COP, which reflects one test condition, SCOP reflects performance across changing outdoor temperatures and part-load operation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-2bc7add41d70a7d13 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#59682f;--awb-content-color:#3f3f3f;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_2bc7add41d70a7d13\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"2bc7add41d70a7d13\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-66698-1\" data-target=\"#2bc7add41d70a7d13\" href=\"#2bc7add41d70a7d13\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">2. How is SCOP calculated?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"2bc7add41d70a7d13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_2bc7add41d70a7d13\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"776\">SCOP is calculated using standardized seasonal testing methods defined in <strong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"775\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">EN 14825<\/span><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"803\">The calculation includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"1013\">\n<li data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"858\">\n<p data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"858\">Performance at several outdoor temperature points<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"882\">\n<p data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"882\">Part-load operation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"924\">\n<p data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"924\">Standby and auxiliary electricity use<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"971\">\n<p data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"971\">Defrost operation (for air-source systems)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1013\">\n<p data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1013\">A defined climate temperature profile<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1096\">The result represents seasonal efficiency under standardized European conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-145b7e4602a0214ef fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#59682f;--awb-content-color:#3f3f3f;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_145b7e4602a0214ef\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"145b7e4602a0214ef\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-66698-1\" data-target=\"#145b7e4602a0214ef\" href=\"#145b7e4602a0214ef\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">3. What is the difference between COP and SCOP<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"145b7e4602a0214ef\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_145b7e4602a0214ef\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1244\">COP measures efficiency at a single operating point under defined laboratory conditions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1357\">SCOP measures efficiency across an entire heating season using multiple temperature conditions and load levels.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1368\">In short:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1433\">\n<li data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1400\">\n<p data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1400\"><strong data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1400\">COP = instant efficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1433\">\n<p data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1433\"><strong data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1433\">SCOP = seasonal efficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1494\">For estimating annual performance, SCOP is more meaningful.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-ef315b04fbfdf9d16 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#59682f;--awb-content-color:#3f3f3f;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_ef315b04fbfdf9d16\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ef315b04fbfdf9d16\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-66698-1\" data-target=\"#ef315b04fbfdf9d16\" href=\"#ef315b04fbfdf9d16\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">4. What is considered a good SCOP value?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"ef315b04fbfdf9d16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_ef315b04fbfdf9d16\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1640\">There is no single \u201cgood\u201d SCOP without context, but modern residential systems often achieve:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1747\">\n<li data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1691\">\n<p data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1691\">Around 3.5 to 4.5 for many air-source systems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1747\">\n<p data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1747\">Around 4.0 or higher for many ground-source systems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1844\">Actual values depend on climate zone, flow temperature, building insulation, and system design.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1928\">Higher SCOP means lower seasonal electricity consumption for the same heat demand.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-2ece514dbbc3506f2 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#59682f;--awb-content-color:#3f3f3f;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_2ece514dbbc3506f2\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"2ece514dbbc3506f2\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-66698-1\" data-target=\"#2ece514dbbc3506f2\" href=\"#2ece514dbbc3506f2\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">5. Does climate affect SCOP?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"2ece514dbbc3506f2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_2ece514dbbc3506f2\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2064\">Yes. SCOP is calculated using standardized European climate profiles (warmer, average, colder).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2118\">In colder climates, SCOP is typically lower because:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2244\">\n<li data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2154\">\n<p data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2154\">Outdoor temperatures are lower<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2189\">\n<p data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2189\">The heat pump must work harder<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2244\">\n<p data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2244\">Air-source systems may require more defrost cycles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2309\">This ensures the rating reflects regional operating conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-a66be8c9ae444ca79 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#59682f;--awb-content-color:#3f3f3f;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_a66be8c9ae444ca79\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a66be8c9ae444ca79\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-66698-1\" data-target=\"#a66be8c9ae444ca79\" href=\"#a66be8c9ae444ca79\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">6. Is SCOP the same as real-world performance?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a66be8c9ae444ca79\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_a66be8c9ae444ca79\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2380\">Not exactly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2529\">SCOP is calculated using standardized assumptions and laboratory data. It provides a reliable comparison between products under defined conditions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2570\">Actual seasonal performance depends on:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2687\">\n<li data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2596\">\n<p data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2596\">Installation quality<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2626\">\n<p data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2626\">Flow temperature settings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2648\">\n<p data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2648\">Hydraulic balance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2669\">\n<p data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2669\">Control strategy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2687\">\n<p data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2687\">User behavior<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2776\">Measured real-life performance is often described as Seasonal Performance Factor (SPF).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-13c0db706ecf5dd2f fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#59682f;--awb-content-color:#3f3f3f;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_13c0db706ecf5dd2f\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"13c0db706ecf5dd2f\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-66698-1\" data-target=\"#13c0db706ecf5dd2f\" href=\"#13c0db706ecf5dd2f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">7. Why is SCOP used in energy labeling?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"13c0db706ecf5dd2f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_13c0db706ecf5dd2f\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"3019\">SCOP is used in European energy labeling regulations, including <strong data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2933\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">EU Ecodesign Regulation 813\/2013<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, because it reflects seasonal heating efficiency rather than a single test condition.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3021\" data-end=\"3137\">This makes it more suitable for comparing the expected energy performance of heat pumps in residential applications.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-156ff68141ed95713 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#59682f;--awb-content-color:#3f3f3f;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_156ff68141ed95713\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"156ff68141ed95713\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-66698-1\" data-target=\"#156ff68141ed95713\" href=\"#156ff68141ed95713\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">8. Does a higher SCOP always mean lower energy bills?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"156ff68141ed95713\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_156ff68141ed95713\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p data-start=\"3203\" data-end=\"3272\">Generally, yes \u2014 under similar installation and operating conditions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3386\">A higher SCOP indicates that the heat pump delivers more heat per unit of electricity across the heating season.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3388\" data-end=\"3436\">However, real electricity costs still depend on:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3534\">\n<li data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3462\">\n<p data-start=\"3440\" data-end=\"3462\">Building heat demand<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3463\" data-end=\"3486\">\n<p data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3486\">Electricity tariffs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3487\" data-end=\"3511\">\n<p data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3511\">System configuration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3512\" data-end=\"3534\">\n<p data-start=\"3514\" data-end=\"3534\">Climate conditions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3536\" data-end=\"3630\">SCOP provides a standardized comparison baseline, not an exact prediction of your energy bill.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":2902,"parent":66448,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-66698","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/66698","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/34"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=66698"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/66698\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/66448"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2902"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=66698"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}