Reclaim Energy by Solar Thermal Australia has been recognised as winner of the prestigious 2022 Future Energy Industry Leader Award at the Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards.

“Through our commitment to product innovation and next generation technology, we truly believe our team has designed a hot water system that is one of the most energy efficient and flexible solutions available in Australia today” says Chris Taylor, Managing Director.

The award recognises Reclaim Energy’s contribution to transitioning Victoria to net zero emissions and providing clean, affordable, and secure energy by offering the most efficient and smart hot water system in the Australian market.

Whilst water heating is the second largest segment of household energy use, it is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions (up to 25%) from an average Australian home. To address this issue, Reclaim Energy developed a sustainable heat pump hot water system that reduces annual energy bills and is significantly more environmentally friendly.

“As the first truly smart heat pump hot water system available on the market, we are pleased to put energy consumption back in the hands of the householder” adds Chris Taylor.  The system is designed to allow householders to manage their energy consumption in line with their needs and complimenting existing renewable energy technology.

Using industry leading technology, Reclaim Energy were able to develop a heat pump hot water system to meet the demanding and variable Australian conditions. This means that all Australians can enjoy reductions of up to 80% on the annual energy bills.

In addition, the Reclaim heat pump uses a natural CO2 refrigerant to heat water.  This technology is 200 times more environmentally friendly than traditional heat pumps which use synthetic refrigerants. As a result, the system by its very design helps householders to significantly reduce their emissions.  This is critical when you consider that up to 25% of a household’s energy consumption is used to heat water.

The Reclaim Energy CO2 Heat Pumps controller has been designed to be complimentary to a households PV solar system thereby allowing householders to take advantage of any surplus energy they are creating before it gets exported back to the grid. Operating at a whisper quiet level, makes it the quietest hot water heat pump on the market.

Reclaim Energy products are adaptable for use in small and large homes as well as large commercial premises.