{"id":49037,"date":"2025-05-28T08:47:35","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T07:47:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecoforest.com\/?p=49037"},"modified":"2025-06-26T12:34:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T11:34:54","slug":"ecoforest-launches-the-first-air-source-heat-pump-with-superheater-dhw-up-to-80oc-at-no-additional-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecoforest.com\/en\/news\/ecoforest-launches-the-first-air-source-heat-pump-with-superheater-dhw-up-to-80oc-at-no-additional-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"Ecoforest Launches the First Air-Source Heat Pump with Desuperheater: DHW up to 80\u00baC at No Additional Cost"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ecoforest has introduced a groundbreaking advancement in heat pump technology by integrating its exclusive High Temperature Recovery (HTR) system, previously only available in its ground-source heat pumps, in the <a href=\"https:\/\/ecoforest.com\/en\/products\/heat-pumps\/air-source-heat-pumps\/ecoair-6-24-pro\/\" data-type=\"ecoforest_product\" data-id=\"42004\">ecoAIR<sup>+<\/sup> 6-24 PRO<\/a>, one of the most versatile units on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this innovation, the model can now simultaneously produce heating or cooling together with domestic hot water (DHW), or even heat a swimming pool, at virtually no extra cost, thanks to the use of waste heat from the compressor.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ed6cdc-c2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ed6cdc-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ed6cdc-c2\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ed6cdc-c2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ed6cdc-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ed6cdc-c2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_ed6cdc-c2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ed6cdc-c2\"><strong><strong><strong>A leap in efficiency and comfort<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>HTR is Ecoforest&#8217;s proprietary desuperheater technology, designed to recover excess heat from the compressor discharge. While traditionally used in industrial processes, Ecoforest is the first to successfully adapt this system for air-source heat pumps. This innovation allows for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simultaneous production of heating or cooling alongside DHW or pool heating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DHW temperatures up to 80\u00baC without electrical resistance, drastically reducing energy consumption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced overall efficiency, especially in temperate climates or radiator\/fan coil systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fewer compressor start\/stop cycles, extending system life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consistent thermal comfort through balanced energy delivery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Until now, Ecoforest&#8217;s High Temperature Recovery technology has only been incorporated into geothermal or water-to-water heat pumps, where it has already demonstrated its ability to multiply the efficiency of installations at minimum operational cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How HTR Works<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The HTR system captures high discharge temperatures from the compressor and uses them to raise the DHW tank temperature. This means the ecoAIR<sup>\u207a<\/sup> 6-24 PRO can heat water while simultaneously cooling a space, without impacting energy bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In heating mode, with an outdoor temperature of 5 \u00baC and a supply temperature of 55 \u00baC, the system can heat DHW to 80 \u00baC using recovered heat, at virtually no cost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In cooling mode, even with an outdoor temperature of 30\u202f\u00b0C, the unit can maintain a supply temperature of 7\u202f\u00b0C for cooling while simultaneously producing domestic hot water at 80\u202f\u00b0C virtually free of charge, thanks to the recovered thermal surplus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This dual functionality boosts overall system performance and significantly lowers total energy consumption, ideal for both retrofits and new construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/ecoforest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ecoAIR_6_24_PRO_HTR_EN-1024x960.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49102\" style=\"width:500px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecoforest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ecoAIR_6_24_PRO_HTR_EN-1024x960.png 1024w, https:\/\/ecoforest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ecoAIR_6_24_PRO_HTR_EN-300x281.png 300w, https:\/\/ecoforest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ecoAIR_6_24_PRO_HTR_EN-768x720.png 768w, https:\/\/ecoforest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ecoAIR_6_24_PRO_HTR_EN-1536x1441.png 1536w, https:\/\/ecoforest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ecoAIR_6_24_PRO_HTR_EN.png 1803w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>ecoAIR\u207a 6-24 PRO HTR scheme.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_47813d-eb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_47813d-eb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_47813d-eb\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_47813d-eb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_47813d-eb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_47813d-eb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_47813d-eb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_47813d-eb\"><strong><strong><strong>The most versatile air-source heat pump, now even more efficient<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The model <a href=\"https:\/\/ecoforest.com\/en\/products\/heat-pumps\/air-source-heat-pumps\/ecoair-6-24-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ecoAIR<sup>+<\/sup> 6-24 PRO<\/a> was already known for:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A 6\u201324 kW power range, scalable to 144 kW in cascade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most of the hydraulic components are built into the unit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exclusive DDC dynamic defrost system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fully in-built compatibility with PV systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The incorporation of HTR makes this unit an ideal solution for refurbishment and new construction projects that seek efficiency without compromising comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Technology Rooted in R&amp;D<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Being able to transfer this technology from our range of water-to-water heat pumps to the new ecoAIR\u207a 6-24 PRO HTR makes it possible to significantly improve the efficiency of air-to-water heat pumps\u2014especially enhancing their suitability for refurbishment projects,\u2019 stresses Ecoforest&#8217;s R&amp;D director, Francisco Uh\u00eda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The incorporation of HTR technology in the ecoAIR\u207a 6-24 PRO models is the result of Ecoforest\u2019s in-house R&amp;D team, dedicated to developing new products and continuously improving heat pump and biomass equipment from the company\u2019s headquarters in the Porto do Molle industrial estate (Nigr\u00e1n).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ecoforest<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 1959, Ecoforest is a family-owned pioneer in renewable HVAC systems. In 1992, it became Europe\u2019s first manufacturer of pellet stoves. Today, it leads the market with a full range of biomass and heat pump products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2020, it launched the first ground-source heat pump with R290 suitable for indoor installation, the <a href=\"https:\/\/ecoforest.com\/en\/products\/heat-pumps\/ground-source-heat-pumps\/bomba-de-calor-ecogeo-pro-1-6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ecoGEO<sup>+<\/sup> 1-6 PRO<\/a>. In 2024, it completed its air-source and ground-source ranges with R290 with the new <a href=\"https:\/\/ecoforest.com\/en\/products\/heat-pumps\/ground-source-heat-pumps\/ecogeo-lite-1-6-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ecoGEO<sup>+<\/sup> LITE 1-6 PRO<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ecoforest.com\/en\/products\/heat-pumps\/air-source-heat-pumps\/ecoair-6-24-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ecoAIR<sup>+<\/sup> 6-24 PRO<\/a> models. The factory located in Nigr\u00e1n (Pontevedra) employs more than 200 people and has its own R&amp;D department.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ecoforest has introduced a groundbreaking advancement in heat pump technology by integrating its exclusive High Temperature Recovery (HTR) system, previously only available in its ground-source heat pumps, in the ecoAIR+ 6-24 PRO, one of the most versatile units on the market. With this innovation, the model can now simultaneously produce heating or cooling together with 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