EDGE PRO and BIG EDGE PRO the new high-performance, environmentally friendly residential heat pumps – Awarded iF DESIGN AWARD 2025

At ISH 2025, Clivet presents its innovative air-to-water packaged heat pumps: EDGE PRO, from 4 to 16 kW and BIG EDGE PRO, from 18 to 40 kW. An advanced technology that contributes to increasing the energy class of residential buildings, with environmental and economic benefits.

Frankfurt, 17th March 2025 - The EDGE PRO and BIG EDGE PRO heat pumps are an efficient and environmentally friendly home comfort solution. Designed to provide heating, cooling and domestic hot water in homes as a valid alternative to traditional boilers, they use the natural refrigerant R-290, which has a very low environmental impact. They are also quiet and easy to use. In terms of energy efficiency, they achieve class A+++ for heating with both low- (35 °C) and medium-temperature water (55 °C), offering exceptional performance even in the production of high-temperature water.

Thanks to the elegance of the new ALTODesign aesthetics, EDGE PRO and BIG EDGE PRO adapt to any requirement and installation type, including outdoor installations as a monobloc version or in combination with a hydronic indoor module.

These heat pumps also provide an ideal solution for those installations where a high level of silence is required, thanks to the special design of the fans and the two silent operating modes. In addition, in EDGE PRO, the compressor is positioned inside a ‘silent box’ made of several layers of sound-absorbing material specially designed to reduce compressor noise by up to -25 dB(A).

EDGE PRO and BIG EDGE PRO are characterised by their wide operating ranges, guaranteeing reliable performance down to -25 °C outside temperature. EDGE PRO is capable of producing water at 80 °C even at -10 °C outside, while BIG EDGE PRO further increases performance by producing water at 85 °C down to -15 °C outside temperature.

The extended operating ranges, combined with new control logic and different system types, allow a wide range of applications for these units. In larger systems, up to six units can also be connected in cascade.

The control system is intuitive, with a full-colour graphic interface that facilitates daily use. The Wi-Fi connection also allows the heat pump functions to be managed via a dedicated app, enabling remote control.

The EDGE PRO and BIG EDGE PRO heat pumps are an integral part of the Clivet Smart Living system and are compatible with CONTROL4 NRG for efficient management of the entire appliance. Equipped with the Smart-grid function, they operate within advanced electricity grids or in combination with photovoltaic systems.

Clivet wins iF DESIGN AWARD 2025, an outstanding achievement in international design

Feltre 4th March 2025 - Clivet has been awarded with the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2025 for its R-290 EDGE PRO heat pump series. The award, renowned worldwide, is a seal of quality for design excellence and quality. For over 70 years, the award has been conferred by iF International Forum Design GmbH, one of the oldest independent design institutions in the world.

The award was given in the discipline ‘Product’, category ‘1.20 Building Technology’ and recognises the innovative and outstanding design of EDGE PRO. Clivet was one of the best out of almost 11,000 entries from 66 countries, a result that underlines the highly competitive nature of this competition.

Clivet's EDGE PRO was chosen by an international jury of experts, made up of 131 independent design professionals, to receive the coveted seal of approval, for its ground-breaking design that integrates ergonomic features for easy maintenance and multibrands approach.

THUNDER: The full inverter reversible heat pump from Clivet with R-290 natural refrigerant

Clivet presents THUNDER, the energy-efficient air-cooled reversible heat pump from 40 to 85 kW with R-290 natural refrigerant.

Frankfurt, 17th March 2025 - THUNDER is an innovative solution designed with full-inverter technology featuring the latest-generation scroll compressors and axial fans.

For a new building or a renovation, thanks to its ability to produce hot water at high temperature, it is the suitable solution as an alternative or replacement to traditional boilers, in combination with radiator systems. It offers maximum energy efficiency and, thanks to the use of the natural refrigerant (GWP = 0,02) R-290, that can be used in the long term as it fully complies with the European F-Gas regulation (517/2014), it contributes to the reduction of the direct and indirect greenhouse effect.

THUNDER is available in the 40 to 85 kW power range and is characterised by its high performance, application versatility and extended operating limits.

Top performance

The unit achieves outstanding performance for medium temperature applications: with a seasonal SCOP (W55) heating efficiency of up to 3.63, the unit far exceeds the minimum requirements of the Ecodesign (ErP) directive.

THUNDER provides heating, cooling and domestic hot water production up to 75°C and an operating range in heating of -20°C to +42°C outside air. Thanks to its careful design, the unit delivers a heating capacity very close to its nominal data, even at very cold outside air temperatures.

‘These results have been made possible thanks to the adoption of full-inverter technology that has been redesigned to use propane (R-290), a refrigerant with a very low GWP - explains Giuseppe Barreca, Clivet's product manager - Another innovative feature of THUNDER is the low noise level obtained (69 dB(A) of sound power in the super silenced version), which makes the unit the ideal solution for noise-sensitive installations such as city centres.

Maximum silence

THUNDER features 3 acoustic levels, with no change in the size of the unit:

● Acoustic configuration with compressor soundproofing (SC): basic version

● Silenced acoustic configuration (LN): -2 to -4 dB (A) less than the SC version

● Supersilenced acoustic configuration (EN): -6 to -10 dB (A) less than SC version

Safety

THUNDER is designed in full compliance with European safety standards, with additional safety measures such as the ATEX gas leakage sensor and extractor fan. All components are suitable for the use of R-290 refrigerant.

Modularity

THUNDER is designed for modularity, and dedicated hydraulic connections simplify and speed up the installation process. Up to 6 units can be hydraulically connected in parallel, and up to 16 units can be managed in a local network.

Modularity can also be configured across units of different capacities. The system obtained by combining several modules retains the strengths of the single module but multiplies its advantages: greater reliability, simplified handling and installation, quick and easy maintenance, scalability, and redundant operation.

CVT8-Y 8-16 HP VRF units with R-32 refrigerant

Frankfurt, 17th March 2025 - With the new CVT8-Y units, presented as a preview and operating with R-32 refrigerant, Clivet continues its commitment to developing air conditioning systems with reduced environmental impact. These VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) units, featuring vertical air discharge, offer a capacity between 8 and 16 HP. They inherit and improve the already excellent features of the previous series (which use R410A refrigerant), confirming their position at the top of the sector.

Main features of the CVT8-Y units:

● new SafeBox 2.0: offers greater protection for the electronic boards, reaching IP67 protection rating

● EasyCom 2.0 protocol: improves electromagnetic noise resistance and increases the number of connectable indoor units

● Best performance indexes: offer average energy saving of 12% compared to units with R410A

Distinctive features of the CVT8 series

● EVI vapour injection inverter Scroll compressor: ensures high performance even at low temperatures

● Multisensor: constantly monitors the system to ensure reliability and comfort

● EMS 2.0: advanced algorithm for optimising energy efficiency.

To overcome the limits imposed by the use of A2L gases, such as R32, this series introduces special boxes equipped with shut-off valves that reduce the releasable charge of the refrigerant. This allows VRF systems to be practically installed with no constraints on minimum room areas. The new outdoor units are compatible with the V8 control platform and allow complete local and remote control of system operation. Existing indoor units are already compatible with these new models thanks to their multi-refrigerant capability.

Emilio Barsacchi, Clivet’s product manager, comments: ‘We are very proud to announce these units, even as preview. Clivet has now become a major player in the VRF market, and these units represent the future of the range. With improved functionality, performance and reliability, the new CVT8-Y represents a benchmark in the sector.

Clivet Smart Living at ISH 2025: the system for integrated management of living comfort

Frankfurt, 17th March 2025 - Energy independence of homes is increasingly crucial from both an economic and an environmental perspective. Thanks to technological innovation, individuals and businesses can now significantly reduce their dependence on traditional energy networks. Clivet has embarked on a revolution in the way living comfort is managed, thanks to the introduction of advanced solutions that improve the quality of life by promoting a more sustainable use of resources.

An example of this approach is Clivet Smart Living, the integrated system designed to manage comfort and energy efficiency in homes.

Clivet Smart Living is the modular solution that optimises energy consumption related to air conditioning, aiming to achieve energy independence. The system can be equipped with new components over time, both to improve indoor comfort and to increase energy capacity in response to new needs.

The system consists of several advanced technologies:

● heat pumps, available in a wide range to suit various types of homes, new or more aged. Options include:

○ split heat pumps with environmentally friendly R-32 refrigerant;

○ monobloc heat pumps with R-32 and R-290, offering high thermodynamic performance with reduced environmental impact;

○ Hydro-Split heat pumps.

● The ELFOFRESH EVO air renewal and purification system, which includes active thermodynamic recovery and electronic filtration to ensure healthy indoor air;

● The AIRPATH air distribution system, designed to optimise air distribution throughout the home;

● The ELFOROOM2 and MOOD room terminals: these devices are silent, compact and aesthetically pleasant, certified by EUROVENT for energy efficiency.

● Clivet SINERGY: the electrical energy accumulator that integrates with photovoltaic panels, allowing the comfort system and domestic utilities to be powered even when there is no sun.

● The smart thermostats, equipped with sensors to monitor temperature and humidity in each room, which together with CONTROL4 NRG are able to collect data on consumption and energy production;

● Air quality sensors, to monitor various parameters such as temperature, humidity, ambient noise and pollutant levels, ensuring a comfortable environment at all times;

● the CONTROL4 NRG centralised management: this system allows to control up to 24 independent zones, optimising energy consumption and contributing to home’s energy independence.

● the Clivet EYE App, an application for remote control of all the elements of the Clivet Smart Living system, monitoring the energy produced and consumed by the home.

EDGE PRO and BIG EDGE PRO the new high-performance, environmentally friendly residential heat pumps – Awarded iF DESIGN AWARD 2025

At ISH 2025, Clivet presents its innovative air-to-water packaged heat pumps: EDGE PRO, from 4 to 16 kW and BIG EDGE PRO, from 18 to 40 kW. An advanced technology that contributes to increasing the energy class of residential buildings, with environmental and economic benefits.

Frankfurt, 17th March 2025 - The EDGE PRO and BIG EDGE PRO heat pumps are an efficient and environmentally friendly home comfort solution. Designed to provide heating, cooling and domestic hot water in homes as a valid alternative to traditional boilers, they use the natural refrigerant R-290, which has a very low environmental impact. They are also quiet and easy to use. In terms of energy efficiency, they achieve class A+++ for heating with both low- (35 °C) and medium-temperature water (55 °C), offering exceptional performance even in the production of high-temperature water.

Thanks to the elegance of the new ALTODesign aesthetics, EDGE PRO and BIG EDGE PRO adapt to any requirement and installation type, including outdoor installations as a monobloc version or in combination with a hydronic indoor module.

These heat pumps also provide an ideal solution for those installations where a high level of silence is required, thanks to the special design of the fans and the two silent operating modes. In addition, in EDGE PRO, the compressor is positioned inside a ‘silent box’ made of several layers of sound-absorbing material specially designed to reduce compressor noise by up to -25 dB(A).

EDGE PRO and BIG EDGE PRO are characterised by their wide operating ranges, guaranteeing reliable performance down to -25 °C outside temperature. EDGE PRO is capable of producing water at 80 °C even at -10 °C outside, while BIG EDGE PRO further increases performance by producing water at 85 °C down to -15 °C outside temperature.

The extended operating ranges, combined with new control logic and different system types, allow a wide range of applications for these units. In larger systems, up to six units can also be connected in cascade.

The control system is intuitive, with a full-colour graphic interface that facilitates daily use. The Wi-Fi connection also allows the heat pump functions to be managed via a dedicated app, enabling remote control.

The EDGE PRO and BIG EDGE PRO heat pumps are an integral part of the Clivet Smart Living system and are compatible with CONTROL4 NRG for efficient management of the entire appliance. Equipped with the Smart-grid function, they operate within advanced electricity grids or in combination with photovoltaic systems.

Clivet wins iF DESIGN AWARD 2025, an outstanding achievement in international design

Feltre 4th March 2025 - Clivet has been awarded with the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2025 for its R-290 EDGE PRO heat pump series. The award, renowned worldwide, is a seal of quality for design excellence and quality. For over 70 years, the award has been conferred by iF International Forum Design GmbH, one of the oldest independent design institutions in the world.

The award was given in the discipline ‘Product’, category ‘1.20 Building Technology’ and recognises the innovative and outstanding design of EDGE PRO. Clivet was one of the best out of almost 11,000 entries from 66 countries, a result that underlines the highly competitive nature of this competition.

Clivet's EDGE PRO was chosen by an international jury of experts, made up of 131 independent design professionals, to receive the coveted seal of approval, for its ground-breaking design that integrates ergonomic features for easy maintenance and multibrands approach.

THUNDER: The full inverter reversible heat pump from Clivet with R-290 natural refrigerant

Clivet presents THUNDER, the energy-efficient air-cooled reversible heat pump from 40 to 85 kW with R-290 natural refrigerant.

Frankfurt, 17th March 2025 - THUNDER is an innovative solution designed with full-inverter technology featuring the latest-generation scroll compressors and axial fans.

For a new building or a renovation, thanks to its ability to produce hot water at high temperature, it is the suitable solution as an alternative or replacement to traditional boilers, in combination with radiator systems. It offers maximum energy efficiency and, thanks to the use of the natural refrigerant (GWP = 0,02) R-290, that can be used in the long term as it fully complies with the European F-Gas regulation (517/2014), it contributes to the reduction of the direct and indirect greenhouse effect.

THUNDER is available in the 40 to 85 kW power range and is characterised by its high performance, application versatility and extended operating limits.

Top performance

The unit achieves outstanding performance for medium temperature applications: with a seasonal SCOP (W55) heating efficiency of up to 3.63, the unit far exceeds the minimum requirements of the Ecodesign (ErP) directive.

THUNDER provides heating, cooling and domestic hot water production up to 75°C and an operating range in heating of -20°C to +42°C outside air. Thanks to its careful design, the unit delivers a heating capacity very close to its nominal data, even at very cold outside air temperatures.

‘These results have been made possible thanks to the adoption of full-inverter technology that has been redesigned to use propane (R-290), a refrigerant with a very low GWP - explains Giuseppe Barreca, Clivet's product manager - Another innovative feature of THUNDER is the low noise level obtained (69 dB(A) of sound power in the super silenced version), which makes the unit the ideal solution for noise-sensitive installations such as city centres.

Maximum silence

THUNDER features 3 acoustic levels, with no change in the size of the unit:

● Acoustic configuration with compressor soundproofing (SC): basic version

● Silenced acoustic configuration (LN): -2 to -4 dB (A) less than the SC version

● Supersilenced acoustic configuration (EN): -6 to -10 dB (A) less than SC version

Safety

THUNDER is designed in full compliance with European safety standards, with additional safety measures such as the ATEX gas leakage sensor and extractor fan. All components are suitable for the use of R-290 refrigerant.

Modularity

THUNDER is designed for modularity, and dedicated hydraulic connections simplify and speed up the installation process. Up to 6 units can be hydraulically connected in parallel, and up to 16 units can be managed in a local network.

Modularity can also be configured across units of different capacities. The system obtained by combining several modules retains the strengths of the single module but multiplies its advantages: greater reliability, simplified handling and installation, quick and easy maintenance, scalability, and redundant operation.

CVT8-Y 8-16 HP VRF units with R-32 refrigerant

Frankfurt, 17th March 2025 - With the new CVT8-Y units, presented as a preview and operating with R-32 refrigerant, Clivet continues its commitment to developing air conditioning systems with reduced environmental impact. These VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) units, featuring vertical air discharge, offer a capacity between 8 and 16 HP. They inherit and improve the already excellent features of the previous series (which use R410A refrigerant), confirming their position at the top of the sector.

Main features of the CVT8-Y units:

● new SafeBox 2.0: offers greater protection for the electronic boards, reaching IP67 protection rating

● EasyCom 2.0 protocol: improves electromagnetic noise resistance and increases the number of connectable indoor units

● Best performance indexes: offer average energy saving of 12% compared to units with R410A

Distinctive features of the CVT8 series

● EVI vapour injection inverter Scroll compressor: ensures high performance even at low temperatures

● Multisensor: constantly monitors the system to ensure reliability and comfort

● EMS 2.0: advanced algorithm for optimising energy efficiency.

To overcome the limits imposed by the use of A2L gases, such as R32, this series introduces special boxes equipped with shut-off valves that reduce the releasable charge of the refrigerant. This allows VRF systems to be practically installed with no constraints on minimum room areas. The new outdoor units are compatible with the V8 control platform and allow complete local and remote control of system operation. Existing indoor units are already compatible with these new models thanks to their multi-refrigerant capability.

Emilio Barsacchi, Clivet’s product manager, comments: ‘We are very proud to announce these units, even as preview. Clivet has now become a major player in the VRF market, and these units represent the future of the range. With improved functionality, performance and reliability, the new CVT8-Y represents a benchmark in the sector.