Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions is launching its new sustainable and highly efficient ECOi-W AQUA-G BLUE air to water reversible heat pumps, ideal for large commercial, industrial or multi dwelling residential applications. By utilising R290, a natural refrigerant with a very low Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 3, this heat pump has a lower environmental impact when released into the atmosphere compared to other refrigerants. It delivers outstanding performance, aligning with Panasonic’s vision of a carbon-free society and its GREEN IMPACT plan.
This new range boasts a high seasonal performance value with a maximum SEER 4,4 and SCOP 3,9, and has an impressive energy efficiency rating of A++. Its cooling mode application sees a water outlet temperature of -15 °C, ensuring optimal operation temperature for process equipment in factories. It also provides the ideal solution for heating, cooling and domestic hot water, reaching 70 °C leaving water temperature from 0 °C outside air temperature.
For a more reliable and efficient solution, the new range utilises unique scroll compressor technology. This allows the ECOi-W AQUA-G BLUE range to provide the perfect balance of efficiency and silent operation, with a notably low minimum sound power level of only 79.9 dB(A), and a minimum pressure level of just 51.9 dB(A). An optional compressor box is available to provide an additional level of noise reduction.
Panasonic offers a unique range of capacities available with the R290 refrigerant and scroll compressor technology, with 4 sizes from 50 – 80 kW. In addition, the range can boost capacity up to 480 (kW) by connecting up to 6 units in cascade. The units are fully customisable with various configuration options and will be available to market in Autumn 2023.
The range is compatible with Panasonic’s Plug & Play Cascade Control, which allows connection to Panasonic’s ECOi-W Cloud for remote access in real time, to optimise the service and maintenance work.
Special safety measurements are equipped for R290 refrigerant, including the addition of a ventilation system, air/refrigerant separator and a non-flammable sealed electrical box.
