Prestigious award for Daikin’s Altherma HT heat pumps

Daikin, Altherma, heat pump

Daikin’s Altherma HT (high-temperature) heat pump has received two Rushlight 2009 awards in appreciation of ‘the most significant overall contribution to renewable-energy technology during 2009.’ The Altherma HT won the ground- and air-source power award and also the Rushlight natural energy award — beating the winners of the other categories (solar, wind power, marine energy and hydropower).

The Rushlight Awards support the development of clean technology and improving environmental standards by organisations throughout the UK and Ireland, which have furthered environmental consideration, technology and innovation.

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