R290 milestone for Energy Save

This spring, we reached an important milestone. More than 10,000 residential heat pumps using R290 (propane) as refrigerant have now been sold across Europe.

The milestone reflects a growing shift in the market, as more homeowners look for heating solutions that combine energy efficiency, lower climate impact and long-term reliability.

R290 has become an increasingly important part of our residential offering in recent years. As a natural refrigerant with extremely low Global Warming Potential (GWP), propane enables highly efficient operation while also supporting the transition toward more sustainable heating systems.

Demand for natural refrigerant solutions continues to grow across Europe, particularly among homeowners looking for future-proof systems with lower operating costs and reliable performance in colder climates.

“Reaching 10,000 sold R290 heat pumps is clear proof that our technology meets real needs. Many homeowners are looking for reliable, future-proof heating with lower operating costs,” says Yibo Zhao, Deputy CEO at Energy Save.

Our R290 heat pumps are developed for Nordic conditions and designed to deliver stable performance even during demanding winter temperatures. Combined with high efficiency and a significantly lower climate impact compared with traditional refrigerants, this has made R290 a key technology platform for us.

Why homeowners choose R290 heat pumps

For us, this milestone is another indication that the transition toward more sustainable heating solutions is continuing across the European market, and that demand for propane-based heat pumps is expected to remain strong in the years ahead.