Shares of Worksport Ltd. (NASDAQ: WKSP) climbed after the company disclosed accelerated progress for its ZeroFrost™ anti-frosting technology, which is embedded in the Aetherlux™ Pro heat pump. Worksport said the technology is moving toward certification and commercialization ahead of the timetable it had previously outlined, a development that coincided with an 11.2% increase in the stock on Thursday.
Company statements indicate the Aetherlux Pro is scheduled to enter formal certification processes earlier than anticipated. Worksport is targeting AHRI performance standards, ENERGY STAR qualification, and other industry certifications with the aim of securing approvals during 2026 and positioning the product for deployment in North America.
Worksport also disclosed that a sizable government entity is closely watching upcoming laboratory performance results as part of an evaluation effort. While no procurement decisions have been made, Worksport said it expects that validated test data could quicken conversations around potential deployment and large-scale supply arrangements.
In outlining next steps, the company said manufacturing prototypes are due to arrive in February 2026 and will be delivered to testing partners soon after. The technology is expected to undergo structured performance and reliability evaluations at two government-affiliated laboratories during the first half of 2026.
Assuming successful certification and initial commercial placements, Worksport plans for the Aetherlux product to begin generating revenue in the second half of 2026 as it transitions from development to commercial execution. The company noted continued strong dealer interest and stated plans to formalize its sales function by hiring senior commercial leadership as certification milestones approach.
Worksport described ZeroFrost as a materially undervalued intellectual property asset within its portfolio and indicated the company believes the technology could produce significant long-term value in the global heat-pump market, which the company cited as expected to exceed $150 billion by 2030.
Context and next milestones
- Formal certification efforts for Aetherlux Pro are now anticipated to begin earlier in 2026 than previously expected.
- Manufacturing prototypes are scheduled for delivery in February 2026, with laboratory testing to follow at two government-affiliated facilities during H1 2026.
- Worksport expects certification, early commercial deployments, and revenue generation for Aetherlux in H2 2026, alongside plans to expand its commercial leadership and sales organization.
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