Carel sees skills development as key to heat pump market growth

Europe’s heat pump expansion depends on skilled workers, with rising demand increasing the need for qualified installers, designers and technicians. The European Heat Pump Association estimates the region’s heat pump and components sector supports about 433,000 jobs across 300 production sites. Europe’s F-gas Regulation is accelerating adoption of low-GWP refrigerants, requiring changes to manufacturing, installation and maintenance practices. The European Cyber Resilience Act will impose cybersecurity requirements on covered products, extending supply-chain responsibilities throughout the product life cycle. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Carel Industries S.p.A. published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 15, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)