Daikin Europe will unveil its next generation air-to-water heat pumps, the Daikin Altherma 4, at ISH 2023. In recent months, Daikin Europe has been steadily investing in both product development and manufacturing sites all over Europe. Last year, the company announced it would build an entirely new heat pump factory in Poland, which is expected to be operational by mid-2024. The first tangible results of these investments will be visible at ISH 2023, with the presentation of the new Daikin Altherma 4 heat pump series. The innovative range builds further on the Daikin Altherma 3 range, which has revolutionised the heat pump market. The new generation air-to-water heat pumps will lead the way for the European industry that is focussing on decarbonizing heat in an efficient, safe, and comfortable way and will be launched from 2024 onwards.
The new range will contain tailor-made components that enhance performance, add application flexibility while also safeguarding each stage of product lifecycle. It is ‘smart’ at home and in the community, thanks to its new touch screen controller, remote control possibilities and remote troubleshooting. It’s compatible with third party Home Automation Systems and Home Energy Management systems. The new tailor-made components, together with a thorough training programme, offer installers and other stakeholder efficiency, safety and peace of mind throughout the product lifecycle: transporting, storing, installing, servicing and disposing the product, giving them the opportunity to experience Feel Good Technology, as they do with any of Daikin’s products.
Daikin will continue to offer a wide portfolio using R32 refrigerant. In addition, based on the upcoming high demand for heat pumps in the light of REPowerEU in combination with the phasing down of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in Europe, Daikin will provide a new range of air-to-water heat pumps with refrigerant R454C. This lower GWP refrigerant offers a wide range of installation possibilities, making it suitable for the different types of housing structures throughout Europe. Moreover, where the complete refrigerant circuit is installed outside, and where feasible from safety aspects, certain product ranges will be provided with R290. Just as Daikin did for other refrigerants, and will also do for units with R290, it will take specific safety measures considering the total life cycle of the equipment. As always, Daikin is committed to using the refrigerant that best fits the application and customer need, weighing safety, cost-effectiveness, energy efficiency and environmental impact to arrive at the best-balanced refrigerant choice.
Daikin Europe will be exhibiting at the ISH trade fair (Stand E41, Hall 12.0, Messe Frankfurt fairgrounds, Frankfurt am Main) from March 13-17, 2023.