Rheem Middle East, a manufacturer of HVACR and water heating products, has launched the Odin Plus Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater and Century Comfort Ducted Inverter Series into the Africa marketIt signals a strategic push to address rising demand for energy-efficient cooling and water heating across the continent’s construction and real estate sector.The Century Comfort Ducted Inverter Series is an advanced range built to combine effective cooling, intelligent control, and year-round efficiency.Designed specifically for hot climates, it provides uninterrupted cooling during extreme weather conditions, and functions efficiently under higher ambient or low ambient temperatures.Odin Plus Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater utilises warmth from surrounding ambient air to heat water, allowing property developers and homeowners to reduce energy usage.The product has a rated power consumption of 430 watts, meaning the unit only uses a small amount of electricity while delivering much higher heating output.It is also PV ready and fully compatible with solar energy systems for additional cost savings.“When it comes to water heating, striking the balance between efficiency and performance is crucial,” said Samer Bachour, general manager Rheem Middle East and Africa.“Our new Odin Plus delivers reliable, energy efficient hot water without compromising on performance. Rheem’s connected technologies are designed to meet the region’s evolving needs, and this new product does just that.”Bachour said that the new product range may also help with Africa’s sustainability objectives.“As our team works toward achieving our new sustainability goals for 2035 — which includes reducing greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 30% across the entire lifecycle of Rheem products — we are leading the industry by developing environmentally conscious solutions with a sustainability-first approach,” he added.“Our next generation of sustainability goals provides a north star, helping us focus on innovative products with higher efficiency and manufacturing them in a process that reduces our direct use of resources.”Read more:
Rheem targets Africa with new HVAC, water heating range
New HVAC and water heating range for Africa (Image source: Rheem)
