Polska Organizacja Rozwoju Technologii Pomp Ciepła

What Polska Organizacja Rozwoju Technologii Pomp Ciepła does

Polska Organizacja Rozwoju Technologii Pomp Ciepła (PORT PC) is a Polish non-governmental industry association (stowarzyszenie) founded in 2011 and headquartered in Kraków. It is dedicated to the research, development, certification, and public promotion of heat pump technologies in Poland, serving as the central knowledge, certification, and advocacy hub for the national heat pump ecosystem. PORT PC does not manufacture or sell hardware; instead, it convenes manufacturers (including NIBE-BIAWAR, Panasonic, Robur, and Kostrzewa), distributors, installers, designers, and policymakers under a unified platform that connects European-level advocacy (via EHPA membership) with Polish market execution.

PORT PC's product portfolio comprises professional tools and certification services rather than physical goods. Core offerings include the SCOP Calculator (Kalkulator SCOP) and POBE Heating Cost Calculator for performance and cost benchmarking; the EUCERT installer training and certification program, supported by a searchable national installer database; the EHPA-Q quality mark and product registry (Baza urządzeń EHPA-Q); HP KEYMARK certification support; public awareness campaigns ('Dom bez rachunków' and 'Pompuj ciepło z głową'); annual market reports; the flagship Kongres PORT PC congress; the Sector Skills Centre (Branżowe Centrum Umiejętności) in Krzeszowice for vocational training; an online shop for publications; and an annual industrial heat pump application competition. The underlying technology is a content-and-database platform built on the portpc.pl website with subdomains for calculators and EU project outputs.

PORT PC operates as a membership-funded non-profit with a 1-10 employee footprint. Revenue mechanics span four streams: annual membership subscription fees from corporate and individual members; event and congress registration fees plus sponsorship; fees for EUCERT training and EHPA-Q certification services; and one-time publication sales through the online shop. Grant-based funding supplements operations, including KPO funding for the Krzeszowice Skills Centre and INTERREG Central Europe funding via the GeoPLASMA-CE project. Go-to-market is primarily event-driven (annual congress drawing 300+ professionals) and community-led, layered with public-facing campaigns and university partnerships across six Polish technical universities. Pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Polska Organizacja Rozwoju Technologii Pomp Ciepła

Legal name

Polska Organizacja Rozwoju Technologii Pomp Ciepła

Website

https://portpc.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PORT PC is a Polish non-profit industry association founded in 2011 that promotes heat pump technology through certification (EUCERT, EHPA-Q), training, market intelligence, and advocacy, serving manufacturers, installers, designers, and homeowners across Poland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kraków

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: PORT PC operates as a membership-based association (stowarzyszenie) with members that include heat pump manufacturers, distributors, installers, designers, and other industry stakeholders. Annual membership fees fund the organization's operations, advocacy, and event activities.
2. Event and Congress Participation: The annual PORT PC Congress (Kongres PORT PC) is a major industry gathering. Revenue is generated through event registration fees and sponsorship.
3. Training and Certification Services: EUCERT training programs and certification services for heat pump installers, and EHPA-Q quality mark certification for manufacturers, generate fees for professional development and quality assurance services.
4. Publications and Shop: PORT PC sells publications, reports, and guides through its online shop (portpc.pl/sklep/), including market reports, technical handbooks (e.g., 'Poradnik Dom bez Rachunków'), and other industry publications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Polska Organizacja Rozwoju Technologii Pomp Ciepła (PORT PC) is a Polish non-profit industry association (stowarzyszenie) that coordinates and promotes the development of heat pump technology in Poland. It serves its members — heat pump manufacturers, installers, designers, and distributors — through technical tools (SCOP and POBE calculators), certification schemes (EHPA-Q, HP KEYMARK, EUCERT), training programs, technical publications, industry databases, congresses/events, and advocacy campaigns.

Product overview

Polska Organizacja Rozwoju Technologii Pomp Ciepła (PORT PC) is a Polish industry association dedicated to promoting and developing heat pump technologies in Poland. The organization offers a portfolio of services including professional tools (SCOP Calculator, POBE Heating Cost Calculator), training and certification programs (EUCERT training, EHPA-Q quality mark, HP KEYMARK certification), professional databases (installer directory, device database), public awareness campaigns ("Dom bez rachunków", "Pompuj ciepło z głową"), market research reports, annual industry congresses, and a training center (Branżowe Centrum Umiejętności). The organization also facilitates industry competitions and operates an online store for publications. PORT PC serves as an industry platform connecting manufacturers, installers, researchers, and end consumers in the heat pump ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SCOP Calculator Technical calculator tool used to compute the Seasonal Coefficient of Performance (SCOP) for heat pumps, supporting installers, designers, and manufacturers in performance assessment.
• POBE Calculator Calculator implementing the Polish POBE methodology for assessing heat pump performance in real operating conditions.
• EUCERT Installer Training and Certification Recognized European training and certification program qualifying heat pump installers under the EUCERT competence scheme, delivered in Poland by PORT PC.
• EHPA-Q Quality Mark European quality mark for heat pumps certifying product quality; issued/handled in Poland by PORT PC for member manufacturers.
• HP KEYMARK Certification Voluntary European certification scheme for heat pumps, providing independent third-party product certification recognized across European markets.
• Heat Pump Industry Databases Industry-maintained databases providing market and technical information on heat pumps and installers in Poland.
• PORT PC Training Center Physical training center delivering heat pump education, including EUCERT and other technical programs for installers and industry professionals.
• Heat Pump Congress and Industry Events Industry congresses and events convened by PORT PC to bring together heat pump manufacturers, installers, designers, distributors, and policymakers.
• Technical Reports and Publications Technical reports, position papers, and informational publications covering heat pump technology, market data, and policy for the Polish sector.
• Publication Shop Online and physical shop operated by PORT PC offering publications, reports, and related materials for sale.
• Industry Awareness Campaigns Awareness and information campaigns promoting heat pump technology to consumers, professionals, and policymakers in Poland.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% satisfaction rate among homeowners using heat pumps (based on representative survey of 1,000 homeowners conducted in August 2025)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• Bank Światowy (World Bank)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026A representative of the World Bank participated in the XIV Kongres PORT PC, discussing the Climate and Development Report for Poland (CCDR) and the future integration of buildings with the energy system. The World Bank's engagement reflects growing international attention on Poland's energy transition.
• Ember (Energy Think Tank)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026PORT PC published the Polish version of Ember's 'Electrotech Revolution' report in June 2026, with the premiere held at the XIV Kongres PORT PC. Ember is a UK-based energy think tank. PORT PC received permission from Ember to produce and distribute the Polish-language version, significantly expanding the reach of the report's insights on electrification and heat pump technology in the Polish market.
• Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne S.A. (PSE)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Grzegorz Onichimowski, President of the Management Board of Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne S.A. (Polish Power Grids), participated in the XIV Kongres PORT PC and highlighted the importance of electrification for Poland's energy infrastructure. PSE's involvement signals that building and transport electrification is becoming a central challenge for Poland's energy infrastructure and economy.
• GeoPLASMA-CE Partner Organizations (6 Central European countries)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2019The GeoPLASMA-CE project brings together partners from 6 Central European countries working on shallow geothermal energy mapping and planning. While PORT PC collaborates with the broader consortium, the specific involvement focuses on dissemination and expertise sharing for ground-source heat pump applications in Central Europe.
• Bank Ochrony Środowiska (BOŚ Bank)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 June 2019BOŚ Bank became a strategic partner of the 'Dom bez rachunków' campaign in June 2019. The bank offers a dedicated EKO DOM+ mortgage product with a loan period up to 35 years, margin from 1.39%, and 0.5% commission, designed to finance plus-energy building construction including heat pumps and PV systems. This partnership represents a key financing enabler for the campaign's target audience of prospective homeowners.
• Polish Universities (Scientific Circles)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2019PORT PC and PZITS collaborate with scientific circles at six Polish technical universities: Politechnika Białostocka, Politechnika Gdańska, Politechnika Lubelska, Politechnika Poznańska, Politechnika Śląska w Gliwicach, and Politechnika Warszawska. The collaboration involves students specializing in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), as well as PZITS Young Members' Circles, supporting education and knowledge transfer in heat pump technology.
• European Heat Pump Association (EHPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPORT PC is a member of the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA), the leading European industry association for heat pump technology. This membership enables PORT PC to participate in European policy discussions, access international market data, collaborate on certification standards (EHPA-Q), and represent the Polish heat pump industry at the European level. PORT PC actively contributes to EHPA initiatives, including joint declarations at COP24.
• Porozumienie Branżowe na Rzecz Efektywności Energetycznej (POBE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPORT PC is one of seven founding member organizations of POBE (the Branch Partnership for Energy Efficiency), along with Główna Sekcja Ciepłownictwa Ogrzewnictwa i Inżynierii Atmosfery PZITS, Polska Korporacja Techniki Sanitarnej Grzewczej Gazowej i Klimatyzacji (KFCH), Stowarzyszenie Branży Fotowoltaicznej Polska PV, Stowarzyszenie Energooszczędne Domy Gotowe, Stowarzyszenie Producentów i Importerów Urządzeń Grzewczych (SPIUG). POBE jointly runs the 'Dom bez rachunków' campaign and issues policy positions on programs like 'Czyste Powietrze'.
• Państwowy Instytut Geologiczny – PIB (PIG-PIB) / GeoPLASMA-CE Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPORT PC participates in the GeoPLASMA-CE project (Shallow Geothermal Energy Planning, Assessment and Mapping Strategies in Central Europe), funded by INTERREG Central Europe. The project involves 11 partners from 6 countries and aims to develop shallow geothermal maps and strategies for the Polish-Czech border region, including the Wałbrzych district. PORT PC contributes expertise on ground-source heat pumps and presents case studies at project seminars.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Heat Pump Association (UK): UK national trade association for the heat pump industry, focused on training, certification, installer quality, and policy advocacy — directly comparable in scope and operating model to PORT PC.
• Association pour la Promotion de la Pompe à Chaleur (AFPAC): French national heat pump association promoting heat pump adoption through training, certification, market data, and policy advocacy — directly comparable to PORT PC's role in Poland with similar mission and operating structure.
• European Heat Pump Association (EHPA): European-level heat pump industry association of which PORT PC is a member. EHPA runs the EUCERT, EHPA-Q, and HP KEYMARK programs at European scale and represents industry interests in Brussels — directly comparable to PORT PC at supranational level.
• AFEC (Asociación de Fabricantes de Equipos de Climatización): Spanish association of HVAC equipment manufacturers covering climate-control technologies — directly comparable as a national industry association in the HVAC sector.
• Bundesverband Wärmepumpe e.V. (BWP): German national heat pump industry association — the most established European national HP association. BWP runs certification, training, market data, and policy advocacy in Germany, providing the closest direct comparable to PORT PC's membership-driven model.
• Assoclima: Italian HVAC equipment manufacturers' association covering heating, cooling, and refrigeration including heat pumps — directly comparable as a national industry association in the HVAC/heat pump space.
• Svenska Värmepumpföreningen (SVEP): Swedish national heat pump association representing manufacturers, installers, and other stakeholders — comparable to PORT PC as a national heat pump industry hub with a mature market.

Others

• IEA Heat Pump Technology Collaboration Programme: International Energy Agency's Heat Pump Technology Collaboration Programme focused on heat pump market data, technology research, and policy — provides the global data layer that PORT PC and peer national associations leverage for their national advocacy.
• ANIMA Federazione: Italian federation of HVAC, plumbing, and energy associations — adjacent to PORT PC's convening role across multiple HVAC and energy trade bodies in Italy, providing a federated model comparison.

Regional players

• Polskie Zrzeszenie Inżynierów i Techników Sanitarnych (PZITS): Polish national association of sanitary, heating, and HVAC engineers. POBE co-coordinator and PORT PC partner in 'Dom bez rachunków'; comparable as a national HVAC engineering body, though broader in scope than PORT PC's heat-pump focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookpl-pl.facebook.com/PORTPC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/port-pc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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