Decarbonising Heating in Hotels, Leisure and Sports Facilities with High-Performance Heat Pumps

Hotels, leisure centres, and sports facilities are among the most energy-intensive environments in the built sector. From providing year-round comfort to ensuring a reliable supply of hot water for guests and visitors, these spaces face significant challenges in delivering energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.

With tightening European regulations and growing pressure to reduce carbon emissions, operators are increasingly seeking reliable, low-impact technologies that meet both performance and sustainability goals. In this context, air-to-water heat pumps have emerged as one of the most effective solutions for achieving energy efficiency, operational flexibility, and environmental responsibility.

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Why Heat Pumps Are Ideal for Hotels, Leisure and Sports Facilities

The Daikin EWYE-CZ air-to-water heat pump is designed to meet the diverse demands of heating, cooling, and domestic hot water production across a wide range of applications, including:

• Hotels and Resorts
• Spas and Wellness Centres
• Swimming Pools and Sports Facilities
• Conference Centres and Entertainment Venues

These facilities typically require a dependable, energy-efficient solution that can handle high heating and hot water demands. The EWYE-CZ delivers exactly that, with Daikin’s advanced Inverter Scroll technology enabling precise modulation of power output to match real-time requirements. Combined with its use of R-454C refrigerant, renowned for its low Global Warming Potential (GWP) and full compliance with EU sustainability legislation, this heat pump provides a future-proof pathway for decarbonising heating systems.

High-Temperature Performance for Demanding Applications

A key advantage of the EWYE-CZ is its ability to produce hot water at temperatures up to 70°C. This is particularly beneficial in hospitality, leisure, and sports environments, where hot water demand is constant, for use in showers, spas, cleaning, laundry, and wellness areas.

The unit is available in eight sizes, from 19 kW to 70 kW, all featuring Daikin's reliable Inverter Scroll compressors. It offers an impressive operating range, supplying water between 20 °C and 70 °C, even in extreme outdoor conditions, ranging from -25°C in winter to 40°C in summer. It can also operate efficiently at high delta T values, ideal for distributing hot water across diverse heating applications within the same facility.

Reliable Hot Water for Enhanced Comfort and Hygiene

For hotels, sports centres, and wellness facilities, ensuring a consistent and hygienic hot water supply is non-negotiable. The Daikin EWYE-CZ is engineered with high-performance domestic hot water (DHW) production in mind.

With integrated anti-legionella controls for external tanks, the system supports stringent hygiene standards, safeguarding the health and comfort of guests, visitors, and staff. Its ability to reliably deliver hot water at high temperatures throughout the year ensures seamless operations and guest satisfaction.

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Advantages of Heat Pumps Over Traditional Heating Systems

Compared to conventional gas boilers and electric heaters, heat pumps like the EWYE-CZ deliver significant environmental and financial benefits:

High Energy Efficiency

With a typical Coefficient of Performance (COP) of around 3, heat pumps generate up to three times more thermal energy than the electricity they consume.

Lower Carbon Emissions

Especially when powered by renewable electricity, heat pumps drastically reduce CO₂ emissions.

Versatility

A single system provides heating, cooling, and domestic hot water, making it ideal for new builds and energy retrofit projects.

Future-Proof Compliance

The EWYE-CZ is fully compliant with the latest F-Gas regulations, making it a sustainable choice for forward-thinking operators.

Daikin's Full Inverter Technology: Optimising Efficiency and Reducing Costs

At the heart of the EWYE-CZ lies Daikin’s Full Inverter technology, ensuring optimal performance, energy efficiency, and low operating costs. Inverter-driven compressors and fans continuously adapt to the facility's heating and cooling load, providing exceptional energy savings, especially during part-load conditions—the most common operating state for HVAC systems.

The unit can also be configured in a master-slave arrangement, allowing up to four units to be connected in parallel on the same hydraulic circuit. The master unit intelligently controls system operation based on real-time demands and external conditions, reducing energy waste, enhancing system longevity, and simplifying maintenance.

Meeting F-Gas Regulations and Sustainability Targets

The EWYE-CZ heat pump operates with R-454C, a low-GWP refrigerant with a GWP of just 145.5, which is well below the thresholds set by the latest EU F-Gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573. This makes the unit a future-proof choice for any hotel, leisure, or sports facility aiming to reduce environmental impact and ensure regulatory compliance.

As the drive towards decarbonisation accelerates, specifying equipment with a low environmental footprint is more critical than ever. With the EWYE-CZ, operators can reduce both direct and indirect CO₂ emissions while benefiting from outstanding performance and reliability.

Compact Design for Space-Constrained Installations

Space constraints are a common challenge in hotels and leisure centres, particularly in urban settings or when retrofitting existing buildings. The EWYE-CZ offers compact versions with one to four inline fans, designed to deliver high efficiency with minimal footprint.

An integrated Inverter water pump simplifies installation, while low-noise versions are available - ideal for noise-sensitive environments such as hotel rooms, wellness centres, and spa areas where guest comfort is paramount.

Meeting Diverse Heating and Hot Water Needs Across Leisure Facilities

Hotels, sports centres, and leisure complexes require flexible, reliable heating and hot water solutions that can adapt to the needs of different spaces, including:

• Hotel Rooms and Communal Areas: Maintaining comfortable, consistent temperatures enhances the guest experience.
• Spas, Pools, and Wellness Areas: High-temperature hot water is essential for showers, saunas, steam rooms, and cleaning routines.
• Changing Rooms and Sports Facilities: Reliable hot water provision ensures hygiene and operational efficiency.
• Restaurants, Kitchens, and Laundry Services: The system can support high-demand areas with constant hot water needs.

The EWYE-CZ heat pump meets these demands while reducing energy consumption and contributing to sustainability targets, making it an ideal solution for modern leisure and hospitality environments.

Partner with Daikin Applied for Your Decarbonisation Journey

At Daikin Applied UK, we understand the operational, comfort, and sustainability challenges faced by hotels, leisure, and sports facilities. Our advanced heat pump solutions, including the EWYE-CZ range, are designed to help operators:

• Improve energy efficiency
•  Reduce carbon emissions
• Ensure reliable hot water and climate comfort
• Comply with the latest F-Gas and sustainability regulations
• Maximise space with compact, low-noise systems

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Future-proof your building, enhance guest comfort, and meet your sustainability targets with Daikin’s market-leading heat pump solutions.