AAON Pushes Boundaries with Next-Generation Alpha Class Heat Pump Technology, Powered by Copeland Innovation
AAON (NASDAQ: AAON) has unveiled significant advancements to its Alpha Class commercial air-source heat pumps, introducing three performance tiers: ECO, PRO, and EXTREME Series. The development stems from AAON's partnership with Copeland, utilizing their variable-speed compressors and refrigerant injection technology.
The flagship EXTREME Series achieves unprecedented performance, operating at minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit while maintaining 100% heating capacity at five degrees. The PRO Series operates down to zero degrees with variable speed compressors, while the ECO Series features 2-step or digital compressors for cost-effective performance.
This innovation supports the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings Commercial Building Heat Pump Accelerator challenge, advancing industry electrification and decarbonization efforts. The development leverages AAON's three-decade partnership with Copeland, focusing on pushing HVAC technology boundaries.
AAON (NASDAQ: AAON) ha presentato importanti innovazioni per le sue pompe di calore ad aria commerciali della linea Alpha Class, introducendo tre livelli di prestazioni: ECO, PRO e EXTREME Series. Questo sviluppo nasce dalla collaborazione con Copeland, sfruttando i loro compressori a velocità variabile e la tecnologia di iniezione del refrigerante.
La punta di diamante, la EXTREME Series, raggiunge prestazioni senza precedenti, funzionando a meno 20 gradi Fahrenheit e mantenendo il 100% della capacità di riscaldamento a cinque gradi. La PRO Series opera fino a zero gradi con compressori a velocità variabile, mentre la ECO Series dispone di compressori a 2 stadi o digitali per un'efficienza economica.
Questa innovazione supporta la sfida Better Buildings Commercial Building Heat Pump Accelerator del Dipartimento dell'Energia degli Stati Uniti, promuovendo l'elettrificazione e la decarbonizzazione nel settore. Lo sviluppo si basa sulla partnership trentennale tra AAON e Copeland, con l'obiettivo di superare i confini della tecnologia HVAC.
AAON (NASDAQ: AAON) ha presentado avances significativos en sus bombas de calor comerciales de aire de la clase Alpha, introduciendo tres niveles de rendimiento: ECO, PRO y EXTREME Series. Este desarrollo surge de la colaboración con Copeland, utilizando sus compresores de velocidad variable y tecnología de inyección de refrigerante.
La serie principal, EXTREME Series, alcanza un rendimiento sin precedentes, operando a menos 20 grados Fahrenheit y manteniendo el 100% de la capacidad de calefacción a cinco grados. La PRO Series funciona hasta cero grados con compresores de velocidad variable, mientras que la ECO Series cuenta con compresores de dos etapas o digitales para un rendimiento económico.
Esta innovación apoya el desafío Better Buildings Commercial Building Heat Pump Accelerator del Departamento de Energía de EE.UU., impulsando la electrificación y descarbonización de la industria. El desarrollo se basa en la asociación de tres décadas entre AAON y Copeland, centrada en superar los límites de la tecnología HVAC.
AAON (NASDAQ: AAON)은 Alpha Class 상업용 공기열원 히트펌프에 대한 중요한 발전을 발표하며 ECO, PRO, EXTREME 시리즈의 세 가지 성능 등급을 도입했습니다. 이 개발은 Copeland와의 협력에서 비롯되었으며, 가변 속도 압축기와 냉매 주입 기술을 활용합니다.
대표 모델인 EXTREME 시리즈는 화씨 영하 20도에서 작동하며 화씨 5도에서도 100% 난방 용량을 유지하는 전례 없는 성능을 달성합니다. PRO 시리즈는 가변 속도 압축기로 영하 0도까지 작동하며, ECO 시리즈는 경제적인 성능을 위해 2단계 또는 디지털 압축기를 특징으로 합니다.
이 혁신은 미국 에너지부의 Better Buildings Commercial Building Heat Pump Accelerator 챌린지를 지원하며, 산업 전기화와 탈탄소화 노력을 진전시킵니다. 이 개발은 30년간의 AAON과 Copeland의 파트너십을 기반으로 HVAC 기술의 한계를 확장하는 데 중점을 둡니다.
AAON (NASDAQ : AAON) a dévoilé des avancées majeures pour ses pompes à chaleur commerciales à source d'air de la gamme Alpha Class, introduisant trois niveaux de performance : ECO, PRO et EXTREME Series. Ce développement résulte du partenariat avec Copeland, utilisant leurs compresseurs à vitesse variable et la technologie d'injection de réfrigérant.
La série phare, EXTREME Series, atteint des performances inédites, fonctionnant à moins 20 degrés Fahrenheit tout en maintenant 100 % de la capacité de chauffage à cinq degrés. La PRO Series fonctionne jusqu’à zéro degré avec des compresseurs à vitesse variable, tandis que la ECO Series propose des compresseurs à 2 vitesses ou numériques pour une performance économique.
Cette innovation soutient le défi Better Buildings Commercial Building Heat Pump Accelerator du Département de l’Énergie des États-Unis, faisant progresser l’électrification et la décarbonation de l’industrie. Ce développement s’appuie sur un partenariat de trente ans entre AAON et Copeland, visant à repousser les limites de la technologie CVC.
AAON (NASDAQ: AAON) hat bedeutende Fortschritte bei seinen Alpha Class kommerziellen Luft-Wärmepumpen vorgestellt und dabei drei Leistungsstufen eingeführt: ECO, PRO und EXTREME Series. Die Entwicklung basiert auf der Partnerschaft mit Copeland, die variable Geschwindigkeitskompressoren und Kältemitteleinblasungstechnologie nutzt.
Die Flaggschiff-EXTREME Series erreicht beispiellose Leistungen, arbeitet bei minus 20 Grad Fahrenheit und hält bei fünf Grad 100 % Heizleistung aufrecht. Die PRO Series arbeitet bis null Grad mit variablen Kompressoren, während die ECO Series mit 2-Stufen- oder Digitalkompressoren für kosteneffiziente Leistung ausgestattet ist.
Diese Innovation unterstützt die Better Buildings Commercial Building Heat Pump Accelerator-Initiative des US-Energieministeriums und fördert die Elektrifizierung und Dekarbonisierung der Branche. Die Entwicklung baut auf der dreißigjährigen Partnerschaft zwischen AAON und Copeland auf und konzentriert sich darauf, die Grenzen der HLK-Technologie zu erweitern.
- Breakthrough technology achievement with -20°F operating capability in EXTREME Series
- Maintains 100% heating capacity at 5°F, setting new industry benchmark
- Strategic partnership with Copeland enhances technological capabilities
- Expanded product line with three performance tiers meets diverse market demands
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AAON's new heat pump operates at unprecedented -20°F, positioning company at forefront of commercial building electrification with tiered market approach.
AAON's next-generation Alpha Class represents a significant technological leap in commercial heat pump capabilities. The flagship EXTREME Series achieves operation at temperatures as low as minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit while maintaining 100% heating capacity at 5°F - performance metrics previously unattainable in commercial rooftop units.
The company has strategically segmented its offering into three tiers: EXTREME, PRO, and ECO. This creates a comprehensive product hierarchy addressing different market needs and price points. The PRO Series operates down to zero degrees (the previous industry benchmark), while the ECO Series delivers standard heat pump performance with improved compressor options.
What makes this advancement technically possible is AAON's implementation of Copeland's refrigerant injection technology to increase mass flow rate while maintaining safe compressor operation in extreme environments. The engineering team developed an intelligent system that automatically switches between multiple operating modes, optimizing performance across temperature ranges without increasing building electrical loads or equipment footprint.
This innovation directly addresses one of the primary barriers to commercial building electrification - the historical performance limitations of heat pumps in cold climates. By achieving reliable operation at extremely low temperatures, AAON is expanding the potential application of electric heating solutions to regions previously dependent on fossil fuel systems.
The advancement aligns with the Department of Energy's Better Buildings Commercial Heat Pump Accelerator initiative, positioning AAON at the forefront of the industry's transition toward electrification and decarbonization.
AAON's -20°F capable heat pumps remove critical barrier to commercial building electrification, supporting decarbonization with flexible multi-tier adoption pathway.
The expansion of AAON's Alpha Class heat pump technology represents a critical advancement for commercial building decarbonization. The EXTREME Series breaks through the "cold climate barrier" that has historically heat pump adoption, enabling full-capacity electric heating in temperature zones where fossil fuel systems were previously the only reliable option.
AAON's multi-tiered approach with ECO, PRO, and EXTREME Series creates a strategic adoption pathway that can accelerate market transformation across different climate zones and budget constraints. This graduated offering structure acknowledges the varying electrification challenges faced in different regions, allowing for incremental technological adoption.
The technical innovation centers on the integration of Copeland's refrigerant injection technology combined with an intelligent control system that automatically adapts operating modes based on conditions. This creates optimal efficiency across temperature ranges - a crucial factor for both operational economics and grid management during peak heating demand.
By achieving reliable performance at temperatures as low as minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit, AAON has effectively expanded the potential geographic footprint for heat pump technology in commercial applications. This directly supports the industry's shift away from combustion heating systems toward electric alternatives that can be powered by renewable energy.
The continued partnership with Copeland demonstrates how strategic supplier relationships can accelerate technological breakthroughs. Their three-decade collaboration has provided AAON with access to specialized compressor and refrigeration expertise, enabling them to push beyond previous industry limitations in heat pump performance.
Since launching Alpha Class in October 2023, AAON has continued to innovate beyond its initial achievement of reliable heat pump operation at ambient temperatures as low as zero degrees Fahrenheit. The next generation of Alpha Class now features ECO, PRO and EXTREME Series to meet diverse market demands.
The flagship EXTREME Series represents the most significant advancement, delivering unprecedented ultra-low-ambient performance down to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit while maintaining 100 percent heating capacity at five degrees—a market first in commercial rooftop heat pumps.
"Alpha Class EXTREME Series represents the most innovative commercial rooftop unit ever created," said Matt Tobolski, COO and President of AAON. "By leveraging partnerships with technology leaders like Copeland, we've achieved what was previously considered impossible in air-source heat pump performance while maintaining our commitments to energy efficiency and sustainability."
EXTREME Series utilizes refrigerant injection technology from longtime partner Copeland to increase mass flow rate and maintain safe compressor operation in extreme environments. AAON engineers developed an intelligent refrigeration system that automatically switches between multiple operating modes to deliver peak efficiency across an extended operating range without significantly increasing building electrical load or equipment footprint.
PRO Series features variable speed compressors that enable operation down to zero degrees, which represented the previous industry benchmark. ECO Series offers AAON's traditional heat pump technology with options for 2-step or digital compressors, delivering industry-leading performance at an exceptional cost-to-value ratio.
This advancement comes as AAON continues its work with partners like Copeland to meet the
"Our collaboration with AAON is grounded in a shared commitment to innovation," said Mark Bills, Copeland Vice President and General Manager of Commercial HVAC. "Together, we're pioneering solutions that not only meet the current challenges but set new standards for the future."
AAON remains committed to prioritizing partnerships like Copeland to continue driving technological innovation in the industry. Together, they are pushing the boundaries of what's possible in commercial HVAC technology.
About AAON
Founded in 1988, AAON is a global leader in HVAC solutions for commercial, industrial and data center indoor environments. The Company's industry-leading approach to designing and manufacturing highly configurable and custom-made equipment to meet exact needs creates a premier ownership experience with greater efficiency, performance and long-term value. Its highly engineered equipment is sold under the AAON and BASX brands. AAON is headquartered in
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