LG Electronics is advancing the development of next-generation heat pump technologies through its Global Heat Pump Consortium, which conducts research across varied climate conditions worldwide. As regions shift away from fossil-fuel boilers, LG is focusing on improving efficiency and stability in cold-climate and hot-climate environments.
The company formed the Consortium for Advanced Heat Pump Research (CAHR) in Alaska in 2023, partnering with the University of Alaska Anchorage and the University of Alaska Fairbanks to develop solutions suited for low-temperature regions. This network has since expanded to include 12 universities across five countries. Findings from long-term testing in Alaska were presented at AHR Expo 2025, showing enhanced performance through reduced thermal resistance in heat exchangers. These insights supported the development of LG’s residential cold-climate heat pump, recognized at the event’s Sustainable Solutions category.
LG also established the European Consortium for Advanced Heat Pump Research (ECAHR), which recently completed field testing of LG’s R32 Air-to-Air Heat Pump in Norway. Results indicated meaningful reductions in energy consumption and emissions compared with electric heaters.
With field testing underway in seven global locations and new collaborations in Saudi Arabia for tropical-climate research, LG continues to refine HVAC technologies based on real-world performance insights.
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