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AC, heating and DHW from one unit

SPAIN: Panasonic has introduced a new heat pump which offers air conditioning, heating and domestic hot water supply from only one outdoor unit.

Launched at this week’s C&R 2021 show in Madrid, the new Aquarea EcoFlex heat pump is designed for facilities with limited spaces such as apartments or housing complexes. It has a heat recovery function which uses waste heat from air conditioners, and incorporates a ducted system, which also features Panasonic’s nanoe X air purification technology.

Designed with Wi-Fi connectivity as standard, the Aquarea EcoFlex comes equipped for smart control and energy monitoring. 

It will be available from Spring 2022.

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