LG Establishes Global R&D Triangle to Develop High-Performance Heat Pumps in Extreme Cold

LG Electronics is establishing a global R&D triangle connecting North America, Europe and Asia to lead the global heat pump market and secure heat pumps designed for cold climate zones. The company aims to develop regionally specialized core technologies optimized for the cold climate of Northern Europe through the establishment of the European Consortium for Advanced Heat Pump Research.

The collaboration with leading European universities follows the foundation of the LG Advanced Cold Climate Heat Pump Laboratory in Alaska last year, and the company plans to expand efforts to enhance the performance of its heating, ventilation and air conditioning products in low-temperature climate conditions.

LG held a signing ceremony on June 18 at the main auditorium of Oslo Metropolitan University in Norway to mark the commencement of the consortium.