At IFA 2024, Midea, a renowned name in smart home appliances, made a significant impact with its impressive showcase. The company’s Residential Air Conditioner division (Midea RAC) drew considerable attention and recognition, earning the Innovative Heating Technology Gold Award for its groundbreaking CirQHP Indoor Hybrid heat pump. This technologically advanced product tackles the challenges of heating in Europe.
The CirQHP Indoor Hybrid heat pump, the newest addition to Midea RAC’s heating product family, is now an official partner for polar scientific expeditions, providing them with a universal, easy-to-install, and energy-efficient solution for heating. This innovative solution boasts compact dimensions and the ability to be installed indoors, overcoming the limitations of the European market in terms of heat pump installation. Users no longer need to worry about the noise of outdoor units, lack of space for installation, or restrictions imposed by building regulations. The installation process is time-efficient and cost-effective, readily adaptable to various types of homes. The hybrid concept allows users to reduce investment costs while transitioning to the eco-friendlier heat pump technology. Thanks to its ability to connect with new or existing boilers, the CirQHP Indoor Hybrid heat pump optimizes operation through two energy sources, resulting in enhanced energy efficiency, savings, and stability even during extremely cold winter periods. This solution is anticipated to gradually replace traditional boilers, promoting energy transformation in Europe and initiating a green technological revolution.
Championing Sustainable Living with Eco-Friendly Solutions
Midea actively focuses on sustainable development, and its latest innovation, the Solstice AI-powered air conditioner, stands as a testament to this commitment. Utilizing patented ECOMASTER artificial intelligence technology, the Solstice system represents a remarkable advancement in smart air conditioning. Through machine learning, it analyzes and predicts the thermal load of the interior and changes in ambient temperature, enabling rapid temperature adjustment and precise regulation. This intelligent approach to cooling not only enhances user comfort but also delivers over 30% energy savings. The Solstice air conditioner features a 180° rotating air deflector, ensuring comprehensive air distribution and uniform temperature throughout the home. It also boasts rapid cooling and heating capabilities, achieving noticeable temperature changes within just 10 minutes. The air conditioner’s energy footprint monitoring function and recommendation system for ensuring energy savings, tailored specifically to the environment, further solidify its essential role in supporting sustainable living.
Midea’s eco-friendly cooling products with R290 refrigerant and the intelligent energy consumption management system MHELIOS All-In-One reaffirm the company’s dedication to sustainability. The MHELIOS system integrates with home energy storage systems and smart home appliances, optimizing the eco-friendly use of electricity. This approach considers the actual needs of users, offers demonstrable benefits, and aligns with Midea’s motto “Green Vision Blue Future,” advocating for an energy-efficient and low-carbon future.
Proven Solutions Addressing Cooling Challenges in Europe
Another key product showcased was the PortaSplit air conditioning unit, capturing attention with its creativity, versatility, and performance. This product blends the portability of a mobile air conditioner with the efficiency of a split air conditioner, providing powerful and quiet cooling. Highly valued in Europe for its exceptionally low noise level and robust performance, the PortaSplit system addresses the growing demand for energy-efficient and comfortable temperature regulation solutions. The success of this unit underscores Midea RAC’s commitment to innovation while ensuring maximum quality, raising the bar in the air conditioning and ventilation industry.
Midea’s Commitment to Innovation and Technological Advancement
Midea’s presence at IFA 2024 is a testament to its dedication to innovating heating, cooling, and energy consumption management technologies while enhancing their environmental friendliness. Midea’s commitment to technological prowess is a cornerstone of its strategy. In the past five years, the company has invested nearly 60 billion RMB in research and development, and its development department is continuously expanding. The company is also expanding its global reach in research and development, operating a total of 33 research centers across 11 countries. In the first half of this year alone, Midea secured over 5,000 new patents, increasing its total patent count to over 80,000, placing it among the top eight in the world and confirming its dedication to innovation and technological progress.
