19 May MHI Thermal Systems Receives A’ Design Awards for Air-to-Water Heat Pumps
(Oilandgaspress) -–Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has received two highly prestigious awards at A’ Design Award 2026, an international design competition in Italy, for its in-house developed Hydrolution EZY Series of air-to-water (ATW) heat pumps for the European market that utilize the natural refrigerant R290 and the ZT Series of residential-use air-conditioners for the overseas market.
The A’ Design Award is an international design competition established in Italy in 2008. The award aims to elevate the quality of design around the world, and promote the appreciation and understanding of excellent design. Categories include products, architecture, and fashion. At this year’s awards, the Hydrolution EZY Series received the Platinum Award, given to the top 1% of entries, and the ZT Series won the Golden Award, presented to the next top 2% of submissions.
Hydrolution EZY is a series of monobloc type ATW heat pumps utilizing the natural refrigerant R290. The series was designed by the Italian design firm Tensa Industrial Design. The black unit is fitted with a resin fan guard accented with a silver vertical line and is structured to make it difficult to see the fan from an oblique direction, for a design that is bold and sophisticated while integrating into its installation environment. The units can reach a flow temperature of 75℃, enabling hot water to be drawn in outside temperatures of -25℃ to +43℃. They are also highly efficient and silent due to the new in-house developed compressor. The 6kW model is no louder than 34dB even when operating at maximum capacity, and has a quiet mode for reduced operating noise, providing flexibility to comply with noise regulations in densely populated residential areas. In addition, as a safety measure, the units are equipped with a refrigerant leak detection sensor. In the event of a leak, the unit will automatically stop running, and a fan will engage to ensure safety.
The ZT Series are MHI Thermal Systems’ standard residential-use wall-mounted air-conditioners, created by completely redesigning the earlier ZS Series in 2025. The design by Diamond Office Service Co., Ltd., a company in MHI Group, features a sympathetic design that seamlessly integrates into any space. The front panel’s sharp, sophisticated form lends the units a modern presence that harmonizes with contemporary interiors. Functional features include an increase of approximately 12% in energy efficiency during the cooling season, meaning greater energy savings.
MHI Thermal Systems will continue striving to develop technologies that meet market needs and provide optimal heating and cooling solutions.
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