What Is an Air to Water Heat Pump and Why Is It Perfect for Cyprus Homes?
If you have been hearing more about heat pumps lately but are not quite sure what they are or whether they are right for your home, you are not alone. Air to water heat pumps are quickly becoming one of the most popular clean energy solutions in Cyprus, and for good reason. In this guide, we explain exactly how they work, why they suit the island’s climate, and what to look for when choosing a system.
What is an air to water heat pump?
An air to water heat pump extracts heat from the outside air and transfers it into a water-based system inside your home. That water then circulates through underfloor heating, radiators, or a hot water cylinder, depending on how your property is set up.
In summer, the process reverses: heat is removed from the water circuit and released outside, providing cooling throughout the home. The result is one system that handles heating, cooling, and domestic hot water all year round, running on electricity rather than gas or oil.
Why air to water heat pumps suit the Cyprus climate
These systems perform best when outside temperatures stay mild, which in Cyprus they almost always do. Even in the coldest months, temperatures in Cyprus rarely drop low enough to challenge a modern unit. The Rolls HeatPlus series, for example, is rated to operate reliably in temperatures as low as -25 degrees Celsius, well beyond anything the island requires.
That reliability means the system runs efficiently throughout the year, not just in the shoulder seasons, and can be combined with a photovoltaic system to reduce dependence on grid electricity further.
The two systems Intergaz Energy Solutions supplies
Intergaz Energy Solutions exclusively supplies two air to water heat pump ranges from Rolls, both rated A+++ for energy efficiency under the ErP directive.
The Rolls HeatPlus series uses R32 refrigerant and EVI (Enhanced Vapor Injection) technology to deliver hot water up to 60 degrees Celsius. It is available in 6, 10, 17, and 24 kW outputs to suit different property sizes. All components are housed in a single compact outdoor unit, keeping installation clean and straightforward.
The Rolls Ghost series is built with quiet operation as a priority, incorporating multiple noise reduction technologies. It delivers hot water up to 75 degrees Celsius, includes smart app control for temperature adjustment and energy monitoring from a smartphone, and is available in outputs from 9 kW to 22 kW. The higher output range makes it suitable for larger residential properties and commercial applications.
Both systems connect to underfloor heating, radiators, and domestic hot water, and both use Full DC inverter technology to adjust output to match actual demand rather than running at a fixed rate.
Energy efficiency and environmental benefits
The efficiency of a heat pump is measured by its Coefficient of Performance (COP). Both Rolls series achieve high COP ratings, meaning they produce significantly more energy in heat than they consume in electricity. Both also use R32 refrigerant, which has a lower global warming potential than older refrigerant types.
Paired with a photovoltaic system, an air to water heat pump can substantially reduce a property’s reliance on grid electricity for heating, cooling, and hot water.
Residential and commercial applications
Both the Rolls HeatPlus and Rolls Ghost are suited to residential and commercial use. For homes, having heating, cooling, and hot water covered by one system simplifies both installation and running costs. For commercial properties, the Ghost series offers the output range and smart controls needed to manage larger buildings efficiently. Intergaz Energy Solutions works with residential and commercial clients across Cyprus and can advise on the right system and output size for your property.
Speak to the Intergaz Energy Solutions team to find out which heat pump system is right for your property.