Measure heat and temperature together
For direct measurement, the terms call for calibrated heat-flow metering and simultaneous temperature monitoring of the heat-transfer medium.
Industrial process heat
Make industrial heat pump data useful for IF26 reporting and fleet-wide service.
For industrial heat-pump manufacturers, the same well-structured operating data can support project measurement and reporting workflows and create a stronger service view across the installed fleet.
Why measured performance matters
One data foundation, two practical jobs
Industrial process-heat projects need traceable measurements. OEM service teams need a consistent view of how equipment performs after commissioning. Both start with correctly mapped signals, synchronized time series and enough operating context to make the data understandable.
DCC can support that foundation. The exact meters, calculations, boundaries and reporting workflow must be configured for each project.
Project reporting workflow
A structured basis for beneficiary review, reporting and independent verification.
OEM service workflow
Fleet monitoring, expected-versus-actual performance and better-informed service.
IF26 Heat Auction
Data requirements at a glance
As of 24 September 2026, the European Commission has published the final terms and conditions, with bidding expected to open in early December 2026. The forthcoming call documents are authoritative and should be checked before a project is prepared or submitted.
Build a usable reporting basis
The recorded data must support a heat-volume-weighted average temperature over the relevant reporting period and the monitoring, reporting and verification process.
Prepare for independent verification
Supported process heat is monitored, reported and verified by an independent third party at the applicable payment interval after entry into operation.
Cover the wider project setup
Projects need an EMAS- or ISO 50001-compliant energy-management system and appropriately calibrated meters. Additional certification applies when waste heat is used as the heat-pump source.
Relevant scope and capacity thresholds
The 80–100°C topic requires at least 5 MWth and heat pumps with COP above 1.5; the 100–400°C topic requires at least 3 MWth. Multiple units may be combined at one physical site, but capacity cannot be pooled across sites. IF26 excludes space heating and heat produced for sale to district heating.
Illustrative data flow
How DCC supports the workflow
From raw signals to a reviewable data basis
DCC can collect, organize, calculate and visualize the relevant machine and meter data. Configuration follows the project’s approved measurement concept and reporting responsibilities.
Map project-specific signals
Define the heat-flow, temperature, electrical and operating signals required from the heat pump, meters and surrounding process.
Keep synchronized history
Collect and organize time-series data with the asset, timestamp and operating context needed for review and calculation.
Configure calculations and views
Set up project-specific calculations, trends and dashboards so teams can inspect measured performance and underlying data.
Support reporting workflows
Prepare configurable reporting views and data outputs for the beneficiary and its independent verifier to review.
Beyond reporting
Turn the same foundation into fleet-wide service insight
Once the project reporting view is separated from day-to-day service workflows, OEMs can reuse the underlying operating data to support customers across installations.
- Compare expected and actual performance
- See operating trends across installations
- Give service teams context before intervention
- Create consistent customer-facing dashboards
Relevant data architecture
What the Fenagy story demonstrates
Fenagy uses connected equipment data for fleet monitoring, expected-versus-actual performance views and aggregation for reporting. That architecture is relevant to an industrial process-heat data setup, even though the featured Fenagy applications are primarily district heating.
This is not a claim that Fenagy or its existing projects are part of, selected for or eligible under IF26.
Explore the Fenagy customer storyScope and responsibilities
What DCC does, and what remains outside it
Does DCC make a project eligible for IF26?
No. Eligibility is determined under the binding call and the project’s documented design. DCC can support a configured data and reporting workflow; it does not determine eligibility or guarantee an award.
Does DCC calibrate meters or certify ISO 50001?
No. Calibration and energy-management certification are separate project responsibilities handled by qualified parties. DCC receives and organizes mapped data from the agreed sources.
Does DCC perform independent verification?
No. The beneficiary and independent verifier retain their respective responsibilities. DCC can provide a structured measurement and reporting basis for their review.
Can one setup also support OEM service?
Yes. With suitable permissions and configuration, the underlying time-series data can also support fleet monitoring, performance comparison and service workflows without merging those tasks with the formal verification role.
Map the measurement and service view before the data starts flowing.
Bring your heat-pump architecture, proposed meters and reporting questions. We will help define how DCC can support the project-specific data workflow.
Discuss your data setup