Sunamp launches new heat battery models and heat pump integrations
Heat battery manufacturer Sunamp, a leader in thermal storage technologies, has added a low-power model to its range of Thermino heat batteries for hot water, along with new heat pump integrations.
Thermino heat batteries, which use Sunamp’s proprietary Plentigrade phase change material, are up to 4x smaller than the equivalent hot water cylinder, can store energy from renewable and non-renewable sources and enable heat pumps to be fitted in space-constrained homes which can’t easily accommodate a bulky hot water cylinder.
The thermal batteries can also store grid electricity during off-peak hours when tariffs are lower, releasing it as high sanitation, mains pressure hot water at a constant temperature instantaneously on demand.
Low-power heat battery models for efficient and sustainable hot water
Sunamp’s new low-power Thermino model has been created to cater for situations where only a smaller electrical power supply is available.
The new models were developed to respond to challenges from the Italian market where homes may have fuse ratings as low as 16A meaning a total of 3kW. By reducing the charging power below 2kW the new Thermino models can serve these homes and other applications where incoming power capacity is limited, such as holiday lodges and park homes that often also have 16A supply.
Low power Thermino heat batteries have a heating element capacity of 1800 watts, adding to the range of existing models with a power rating of 2800 watts (at 230V, 50 Hz). The new models remain compatible with a range of solar PV diversion controllers including my-PV, Elios4you from 4-noks, and myenergi eddi.
Heat pump integrations widen access to low-carbon heating
The space-saving Thermino xPlus works with a wide range of heat pumps, helping homes and businesses reduce carbon emissions while optimising energy use.
Midea R290 M Thermal Arctic HT, Mitsubishi Ecodan PUZ-WZ and NIBE S2125 R290 heat pumps are the latest to become compatible with Sunamp’s heat batteries, thanks to new Optimino key technology which allows seamless integration between the systems. These heat pumps join others from top manufacturers including Bosch, Daikin and Vaillant which are already tried and tested with Thermino heat batteries.
“The latest integrations with leading heat pump manufacturers are a game-changer for the industry,” said Giovanni Calabrese, head of engineering at Sunamp.
“By combining our pioneering heat battery technology with an expanding list of heat pumps, we’re making it easier than ever for homeowners to transition to a low-carbon future without compromising on hot water output or space. It’s the ideal solution for smaller homes with no space for a hot water cylinder which means pumps could not be fitted otherwise.”
This advancement also creates greater flexibility for specifiers looking to integrate low-carbon heating into projects, offering a streamlined and efficient solution for heating and hot water even in space-constrained properties.
