Engineered in Britain, Built for Net Zero: How Daikin Applied (UK) Is Shaping the Future of Sustainable HVAC
In a race to meet climate targets, the UK's built environment is under pressure like never before. From the NHS's ambition to reach net zero by 2040, to the urgent need to slash building emissions by 43% by 2030, the message is clear: transform or fall behind. But what if the most powerful lever for this transformation isn’t overseas? What if it’s already here, being engineered in Northumberland?
At Daikin Applied (UK), we’re not just responding to the challenge. We’re leading it. Our British-built air handling units (AHUs) and connected HVAC solutions are driving measurable carbon and cost savings across healthcare, commercial estates, and data centres. And we’re doing it all with a powerful advantage: local engineering expertise.
Built for the NHS. Powered by British Engineering.
Every AHU we manufacture in Cramlington is designed for UK-specific needs. This matters.
Unlike many global HVAC suppliers, our products are:
- Compliant with UK healthcare standards, including HTM 03-01
- Designed to meet the pressures of urban hospitals, data centres and office estates
- Backed by a UK-based team of engineers, providing faster support and regulatory insight
We don't just make HVAC systems. We engineer resilient, sustainable infrastructure for the NHS, data centres, universities and commercial buildings across the UK.
Explore our HTM-Compliant AHUs
Innovation That Makes a Difference
- HTM-Pro T Series: Space-Saving, Compliance-Ready
Fully compliant with HTM 03-01 and compact enough for space-constrained sites, our HTM-Pro T Series is already delivering 25% energy savings at NHS locations. Manufactured in Britain, this range reflects our commitment to more innovative, safer, and more sustainable healthcare environments.
- Daikin on Site (DoS): Remote Monitoring That Pays Off
Our Daikin on Site platform enables:
- Predictive maintenance
- Refrigerant leak detection
- Active energy management
At Oxford Instruments, DoS cut over 20,000 kWh annually. It's smart, simple decarbonisation.
- Pro-W CRAH for Data Centres
With mission-critical uptime and energy efficiency in mind, our Pro-W CRAH units are designed to scale with the growing demands of digital infrastructure.
See HVAC solutions for data centres
- EWYS-4Z: Chiller Efficiency Without Compromise
This four-pipe chiller enables simultaneous heating and cooling, ideal for mixed-use buildings. Lower running costs. Lower environmental impact.
- Propane Chillers: Ready for 2025
Our upcoming propane (R-290) chillers will help customers leap ahead in sustainability, utilising ultra-low GWP refrigerants and inverter-driven performance.
- Rental Solutions: Access Without Upfront Cost
Daikin Rental Solutions offers chillers, heat pumps and AHUs for short- or long-term hire. Perfect for:
- Emergency NHS cover during upgrades
- Seasonal cooling in commercial estates
- Accessing new tech without CapEx
All rentals include installation, commissioning, and DoS remote monitoring.
Driving ESG With Proven Impact
We're committed to enabling real progress on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals. Here’s how:
- Cutting embodied carbon through UK-based manufacturing
- Reducing energy waste with EC fans, IE5/IE6 motors and demand-based controls
- Capturing 80% of otherwise wasted heat via best-in-class energy recovery
- Supporting digital decarbonisation through connected services
You can learn more about Eurovent-certified AHUs.
And yes — we're the only UK manufacturer with Eurovent-certified AHUs, offering unmatched transparency and third-party verified performance.
Quality, Compliance and Confidence
Our products meet or exceed standards, including:
- ISO 9001 (Quality)
- ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)
- HTM 03-01 compliance (Healthcare)
- BESA membership (Industry best practice)
This means facility managers and consultants can specify Daikin Applied (UK) with total confidence.
What’s Next? AI, Machine Learning and More
From NHS hospitals to data centre campuses, our future includes:
- AI-powered optimisation across entire HVAC systems
- Predictive maintenance that prevents downtime
- Smarter plant room control for multi-site estates
By combining Daikin’s global R&D strength with UK engineering agility, we’ll continue to deliver HVAC systems that are cleaner, faster, and smarter.
Final Word: Engineered for Britain. Ready for the Future.
Whether you're retrofitting a healthcare estate, decarbonising a university, or planning the next net-zero data centre, Daikin Applied (UK) is your partner for performance.
Our AHUs are designed and built in Britain, but more importantly, they’re built to perform.
Visit www.daikinapplied.uk to speak to our experts or book a site survey today.