For establishing the values of cooling capacity, power input, energy efficiency ratio and seasonal energy performance ratio, measurements shall be made under the following conditions:

the seasonal energy performance ratio (SEPR) is not more than 10 % lower than the declared value, with point A measured at the rated cooling capacity

From 1 July 2016, the seasonal energy performance ratio (SEPR) of process chillers shall not fall below the following values:

The Ecodesign regulation also imposes new provisions regarding technical documentation and the publication of the coefficient of performance or the seasonal energy performance ratio.

All relevant performance data of the condensing unit, as well as the coefficient of performance or the seasonal energy performance ratio, is calculated based on these data.

the contribution of a back-up heater (if applicable) in the calculation of the seasonal efficiency of a unit in heating mode.

The seasonal energy performance ratio (SEPR) of condensing units with a rated cooling capacity higher than 2 kW at low temperature and 5 kW at medium temperature

At the date of entry into force of this Regulation, the best available technology on the market for process chillers in terms of seasonal energy performance ratio was identified as follows: