Panasonic unveils propane Aqua‑G EVO heat pump
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- Panasonic announced the Aqua‑G EVO series, expanding its ECOi‑W heat‑pump line as a boiler‑replacement solution for commercial, light‑industrial and multi‑residential buildings.
- Aqua‑G EVO uses an inverter‑driven compressor and pump with advanced refrigerant circuits and defrost management to deliver precise temperature control, high seasonal efficiency and reliable heating in harsh winter conditions.
- propane (R290) serves as the natural refrigerant, offering an ultra‑low GWP of 0.02 and meeting Europe’s tightening F‑Gas regulations.
- Aqua‑G EVO maintains roughly 85 % of its capacity at –10 °C outdoor, can deliver 55 °C water at –18 °C ambient, and up to 75 °C domestic hot water at –2 °C ambient.
- Aqua‑G EVO is offered in 60 kW, 80 kW and 110 kW models that can be cascaded up to eight units (≈ 880 kW total) or installed side‑by‑side in groups of up to four for compact plant‑room footprints.
- Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions provides a full HVAC ecosystem—including high‑efficiency chillers, nanoe X fan coils for air‑quality improvement, and smart platforms for centralized multi‑site control—to complement the heat‑pump line.
Why it matters: The Aqua‑G EVO gives commercial and multi‑residential owners for building managers a propane‑driven, ultra‑low‑GWP heat‑pump that can replace gas boilers, helping them meet Europe’s tightening F‑Gas regulations and corporate sustainability targets while cutting reliance on fossil‑fuel heating and potentially lowering operating costs.
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