Panasonic Heating and Cooling Solutions is expanding its range of Aquarea L Generation heat pumps with its Hydro Split All in One High Performance units, now available across Europe.
The L Generation series utilises the natural refrigerant R290, which has a low GWP of three, therefore it has a lower environmental impact when released into the atmosphere compared to other refrigerants, a statement has said.
The units are available in capacities 5, 7 and 9kW. The series provides outstanding efficiency with a SCOP of up to 5.06, as well as benefitting from a reduced sound level, up to 8dB(A) less than previous models. The All in One R290 unit has a hydraulic connection between the indoor and outdoor unit, providing water outlet temperatures of up to 75°C down to -10°C.
The heat pumps were recognised in the 2022 Good Design Awards. As well as recognising the performance efficiencies of the units, the judges commended the outdoor unit’s design which blends into the landscape and contributes to the improvement of the surrounding environment.
Moreover, the units were also awarded the iF Design Award and The Red Dot Award, both highlighting the outstanding design of the heat pumps, aesthetically as well as and functionally.
Panasonic’s Aquarea All in One Heat Pump is a compact, easy-to-install system with a footprint of 598 x 600mm. It can be neatly lined up with other big appliances like a refrigerator or washing machine to reduce the space required for installation.
Due to its low height, it can also be installed with a ventilation unit on top. Supplying efficient heating, the unit generates domestic hot water and stores it inside a 185L stainless steel tank with U-Vacua insulation to reduce energy losses.