Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions announced on 22 April 2022 that its Aquarea T-CAP Mono-bloc J Generation R32 is now offered with a three-phase power supply option for heating and cooling capacities between 9 and 16kW1. The company said the addition means both single-phase and three-phase options are available across all capacities in the range1.
The maker states the three-phase option suits projects needing higher heating, cooling and domestic hot water output, and that offering both supply types gives more flexibility where power supplies face increased demand, including applications requiring stability and security such as heat pumps1. Panasonic describes the range as suitable for retrofit projects and new builds, able to replace gas or oil boilers and connect to underfloor heating, radiators or fan coil units1.
"The highly efficient Aquarea T-CAP Mono-bloc J Generation R32 from Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions now comes in a three-phase power supply option for heating/cooling capacities between 9-16kW"
It uses dual-piped heat exchanger technology that Panasonic calls unique to itself1.
Because the design is Mono-bloc, the refrigerant circuit is sealed inside the outdoor unit, so there is no need to consider the amount of refrigerant per room1. Control is through Panasonic's Aquarea Smart Cloud, which the company says allows user control and remote access by service professionals, covering heating and hot water functions and monitoring of energy consumption1.
Why it matters for households
Three-phase electricity is not the standard domestic supply in most UK homes, so the significance of this update lies mainly in what it says about matching a heat pump to a property's electrical supply rather than in a change most households would notice directly. For a home with a three-phase connection, or one where a larger capacity unit is being considered, the option widens what can be installed without altering the supply arrangement. The sealed refrigerant circuit in the outdoor unit is a servicing and installation consideration rather than a household one. No UK pricing, availability dates or eligibility for any grant scheme are given in the announcement1.
What happens next
No next steps, launch dates for the UK market or pricing have been reported1.
Sources1 cited
- Panasonic Aquarea T-CAP Mono-Bloc J Generation R32 Now in Three-Phase, aircon.panasonic.eu