Catalogue

Heat Pumps
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Ecoforest

Our history
The history of Ecoforest begins in 1959 thanks to the vision and sources, for example, air and ground, getting the best of both,
determination of Jose Carlos Alonso, who would become its optimizing the performance and cost of the installations.
founder and today its president. A trip to the United States made
him discover pellets, a fuel that at that time was unknown in This was followed by our range of high power heat pumps in 2014
Europe. As a result, Ecoforest soon became the first distributor of and our peak performance range tracking technology to optimise
pellet stoves in Europe, laying the foundations for a market that is cascade operation in 2015.
now fully consolidated.
Our energy managers for the hybridisation of our heat pumps
Some years later, in the 1990s, we went a step further and became with photovoltaic systems (the perfect combination of present and
the first European manufacturer of pellet stoves, as well as the future) in a unique and much more powerful way, in fact patented
inventors of the pellet hydro-stove, which allowed us to position by us, as well as our family of air-to-water heat pumps (our ecoAIR
ourselves internationally as a reference in the HVAC and renewable range) in which we have already introduced the latest advances in
energy sector. terms of refrigerants (100% natural), have been our most recent
technological developments, and something that has enabled us to
After more than 7 years of research and experimentation in position ourselves as one of the fastest growing manufacturers in
collaboration with the University of Vigo, in 2012 we presented a Europe in recent years.
new range of products, our ecoGEO heat pumps, making us the first
spanish manufacturer of ground source heat pumps and the first
european manufacturer to incorporate modulating compressors
(Inverter Technology) and 4-way valves for the production not only
of heating or DHW, but also cooling, representing a turning point
in the sector.

Always focusing on technological differentiation, in 2013, we

developed our air source with water-to-water heat pumps,
an exclusive type of air source, in which we introduced
innovative technologies like defrosting without compressor
consumption or the possibility of the hybridization of collection

“Ecoforest offers all types of HVAC solutions using renewable energies, and is the only spanish manufacturer
of ground source heat pumps and leader in sales in Spain”.

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 ÍNDEX

ECOFOREST HEAT PUMPS 6

Why pay for something
AIR SOURCE
that is free? 10

GROUND SOURCE 20
Without realising it, we all come across forms
of green energy everyday, more infact than our
society will ever need. Most people now know PHOTOVOLTAIC HYBRIDIZATION 30
about the benefits of solar pannels and wind
turbines, but few realise we have the technology REFERENCE INSTALLATIONS 32
to take advantage of earth we walk on, or the air
we breathe.

A huge part of the energy we use in our homes

now goes towards heating and cooling. Heat
pumps are able to utilise the energy that lays
dormant all around us to power our heating,
DHW and even cooling. All this is done at no
extra cost to the planet, making it an invaluable
technology for our society.

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¿Why choose Ecoforest ?

INNOVATION & DEVELOPMENT

At Ecoforest we have a strong technical and academic
background, this has influenced our decision to spread our
own experience, and to publicize the advances obtained by
our R&D department in our laboratories and in collaborations
with foundations.

ENGINEERING & QUALITY

All Ecoforest heat pumps are subject to exhaustive quality
controls that start at the development / design stage and
finish at the end of the assembly line.

ADVICE
Ecoforest’s technical team is composed of engineers who
can support you in projects requiring particular or complex
solutions.

PRESCRIPTION
Ecoforest equipment, including heat pumps and biomass
products have been introduced into price generator and
design software such as CYPE engineers.

TAILORED TRAINING COURSES

The quality of our products is matched only by the training
and knowledge of our professionals offer. For this reason,
we periodically organize workshops and trainings so that
this knowledge is translated into efficient installations and
satisfied customers.

FAST REACTION
Ecoforest is characterized by fast reaction, both in customer
service and problem solving. Our team is able to react to new
projects in the shortest possible time, which presents a great
competitive advantage.

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¿How does an ecoGEO heat pump work?

The system is based o the simple refrigeration cycle. It consists

of transporting energy in the form of heat from one environment
(which can be air, water or soil) to another. But why is the
COMPRESSION system so efficient?

The heat pump has the ability to absorb energy from external
EVAPORATION CONDENSATION and free sources (ground, water and air). This characteristic
makes it possible to multiply the electrical power needed to
operate the compressor, transporting useful heat in a highly
EXPANSION efficient way.

The performance (COP, in heat mode and EER, in cooling mode),

will be the power delivered to the house between the electrical
power that is consumed by the heatpump.

POWER GAINED 5 kW
COP 5
POWER USED 1 kW

THERMAL POWER DELIVERED 4 kW

EER 4
ELECTRICAL POWER CONSUMED 1 kW

Inverter technology : the modulating heat pump

Inverter technology, in contrast to conventional on/off technology, able to adapt correctly to each installation and save some of the
consists of controlling the speed of the compressor in order to vary elements of the installation that would be necessary in the case
the thermal power produced and the electrical power absorbed by of using an ON/OFF heat pump. This means that heat pumps with
the heat pump. The principal reason for using Inverter technology Inverter technology are not only more efficient, but also allow for
for compressor speed management is that it permits the operation more compact and economical installations.
of the heat pump to be adapted to the thermal demand of the
building at any given moment, optimising its performance and Ecoforest has extensive experience in this technology, as it has
reducing the seasonal electrical consumption of the unit. developed all its products using it from the very first model, being
the only manufacturer with a complete range of Inverter products.
When adapting the speed of the compressor, the power difference
between the demand of the building and the power of the heat
pump is reduced as the pump is able to provide the exact power
at any given moment, also allowing for more flexible installations

ecoGEO Compressor ON/OFF

compressor modulation compressor
modulation with inverter

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Advantages

ECONOMICAL CONFORTABLE REMOTE CONTROL INTEGRAL MANAGEMENT

QUIET MINIMAL MAINTENANCE EFFICIENT NO CO2 EMISSIONS

Amortization of the installation vs traditional heating systems

The following comparison corresponds to a house with a thermal demand in heating of 10 kW in Madrid. Depending on the type of heat, fuel
and performance generator, the consumption varies significantly, and ECOFOREST is the most ecological and economical solution.

Annual energy consumption (kWh)

Oil boiler

Gas boiler

Condensing boiler

Heat pumps ecoGEO+

Performance (%)

Oil boiler

Gas boiler

Condensing boiler

Heat pumps ecoGEO+

The Ecoforest heat pump is the best option compared to the main types of conventional heating systems. The most important difference is the
origin of the primary energy used by the heat pump, as it gets a large part of its energy from a renewable source that is not taken into account
as consumption when calculating efficiency. For this reason, the efficiencies achieved by a heat pump are unattainable for other systems.

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Air source

Air source heat pumps use the energy of the air. Ecoforest has
developed two types of Air source heat pumps:

The ecoAIR+ monobloc heat pump, an innovative product on

the monobloc air source heat pump market that guarantees
unique performance even in the most unfavourable conditions
and adapts to the needs of the installation at all times.

Another type of Air source is the ecoGEO+ & AU, a unique

solution that combines an ecoGEO+ heat pump with an
outdoor Air source unit (AU), providing extraordinary efficiency
and even allowing for hybrid Ground source-Air source
systems to achieve a perfect balance between investment and
performance, a unique solution on the market.

Ground source

Ground source heat pumps make use of the energy contained

in the ground. The temperature of the underground is stable
all year round, which makes it possible to obtain very high
performance all year round, independent of external weather
conditions.

ecoGEO+ heat pumps are Ecoforest’s Ground source heat

pumps. These heat pumps have a very different technology,
thanks to their inverter technology and control strategies that
make it possible to achieve the most efficient and compact
installations on the market.

This range includes products for domestic applications, such

as ecoGEO+ Basic and ecoGEO+ Compact, as well as for
commercial and industrial applications, ecoGEO+ HP, making it
the most complete and advanced range of Ground source heat
pumps on the market.

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Photovoltaic hybridization

The ecoGEO+ and ecoAIR+ heat pumps incorporate hybrid

management with electricity production systems from
renewable sources, which reduces electricity consumed while
optimising the operation of the heat pump in a unique way.

This exclusive management allows Ecoforest heat pumps to

store, in the form of thermal energy, excess electricity from
renewable sources, guaranteeing optimal consumption and
minimising electricity consumption from the network. This
patented technology makes it possible to exploit the full
potential of renewable energies.

It is a unique system that also makes it possible to reduce

the number of electric batteries required in a conventional
photovoltaic or wind power installation, or even eliminate them
completely.

Accessories

A heat pump needs to guarantee comfortable conditions, which

is why all the details must be taken into account when installing
the heat pump. The correct choice of the elements that will form
the environment of the heat pump is as important as having an
efficient heat pump.

Ecoforest provides its customers with the latest accessories for

heat pumps, fully adapted to our products, in order to obtain
the most efficient installations.

The Ecoforest range of accessories is specifically designed for

use with ecoGEO+ and ecoAIR+ heat pumps. All the accessories
offered by Ecoforest have been tested to determine the best
solutions for the installations.

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ecoAIR+
Monobloc Inverter air-to-water heat pumps
A complete range for domestic applications with compact
units that use the most advanced technology to guarantee the
best comfort in any weather condition.

ecoGEO+ & AU
Inverter water-to-water heat pumps with Air source
collection
A unique solution that combines a water-to-water heat pump
with an air unit for total hydraulic collection, resulting in
higher performance than monoblock units. This range covers
both domestic and industrial applications.

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How does air source work?

Air source heat pumps use the outside air as an energy source, Installation is simpler than ground source, requiring only the
producing domestic hot water, heating and cooling. Using the installation of an outdoor unit that collects energy from the air and
thermodynamic cycle, they use the energy in the air to produce the an indoor unit.
thermal energy required by the building.
Air source is a solution with a lower initial investment than Ground
Air source heat pumps are more economical than Ground source and a performance slightly lower, but still much higher than
source heat pumps, but their efficiency is influenced by external that of traditional heating systems.
environmental conditions and their annual efficiency is slightly
lower than that of Ground source heat pumps.

Types of air source heat pumps

Air-to-Air Air-to-Water

Air-to-air heat pumps exchange heat with the outside air and Air-to-water heat pumps exchange heat with the outside air
deliver this heat to the installation by means of hot or cold air, and emit this heat to the installation through hot or cold water.
the best known type of Air source heat pump is the commonly This type of Air source allows us to heat radiators, underfloor
known air-conditioning. heating or fan coils, in addition to heating DHW.

Ecoforest air-to-water heat pumps are monobloc heat pumps. The monobloc concept means that all components of the heat pump are
located in the outdoor unit and the connection between the outdoor unit and the building is fully hydraulic and not a refrigerant connection
as in other cases.

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ecoAIR+ PRO Monobloc Inverter air-to-water heat pumps with

natural refrigerant R290

•• Inverter technology and natural refrigerant R290

•• Modulating thermal power (20-100%) and

modulating flow rate control of the production circuit
(20-100%)

•• Hydraulic kits for compact systems: three-way valve

for DHW, filter, filling kit, heat exchanger, circulation
pump and heating element and buffer tank for DHW

R290 •• Integrated active cooling in all models

•• Interated energy meters

•• Performance in extreme conditions: the use of

propane as a refrigerant guarantees production
temperature and power stability even in the most
unfavourable conditions.

•• Control throught Internet

•• Possibility of hybridisation with photovoltaic energy

•• ECOFOREST control strategy

•• Control of external auxiliary equipment (gas boilers,

heating elements, etc.)

•• DHW recirculation control

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Features

Power ranges
R290 ecoAIR+ 1-7 kW PRO

165 l R290 ecoAIR+ 1-9 kW PRO

R290 ecoAIR+ 3-12 kW PRO

Monobloc heat pump

Outdoor unit Indoor unit

ecoAIR+ PRO CM / HK HK-Compact

Propane, the innovation is natural

The use of propane (R290) to satisfy the thermal needs of buildings When changing a boiler to a heat pump, the key factor for the
is not new, as this natural gas has historically been used for the correct operation of the installation is the high temperature
production of heating and domestic hot water by combustion. required by the radiators. Traditional Air source heat pumps
are unable to produce these high temperatures and for this reason
The use of R290 is already present in a significant number of conventional Air source systems do not work well in this type of
refrigerators. The reasons why this gas can be so interesting as a installation.
refrigerant are the following:
The ecoAIR+ PRO heat pump allows you to reach more than
• Natural gas not produced synthetically 70°C without additional electrical support, even at the most
extreme temperatures. The technology developed by Ecoforest
• Almost zero greenhouse effect (GWP: 3)
makes the replacement of an old boiler very simple and economical,
• Very economical while guaranteeing the best comfort.

• Unique performance and efficiency

• Excellent working temperatures

These characteristics are perfectly adapted to the operating

conditions of Air source heat pumps, as they allow them to
guarantee their performance even in the most unfavourable
conditions.

In addition, propane is a natural refrigerant with almost zero

associated greenhouse emissions. This makes this refrigerant the
solution for the future of Air source energy for both new homes
and retrofit.

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ecoAIR+ EVI Monobloc Inverter air-to-water heat pump with

technology EVI

•• Inverter technology and Scroll compressor

•• Power ranges: 4-20 kW
•• Domestic hot water production with external DHW
tank
•• Production of heating and swimming pool
•• Integrated production of active cooling
•• EVI technology to get the best performance even in
unfavorable conditions
•• Unique system with Flash tank
•• Control trhought Internet with the ecoSMART Easynet
•• Hybridization with photovoltaic energy
•• Single-phase (230V) or three-phase (400V) power
supply
•• Integrated energy and performance meters
•• Control of external auxiliary equipment (gas boilers,
heating elements, etc.)
•• DHW recirculation control

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Characteristics

Power ranges
ecoAIR+ EVI 4-20 kW

Monobloc heat pump

Outdoor unit Indoor unit

ecoAIR+ EVI CM / HK HK-Compact

EVI technology, performance in all conditions

The EVI system makes it possible to achieve significantly higher These characteristics are perfectly adapted to the working conditions
temperatures and performance than other conventional Air source of Air source heat pumps, as they allow them to guarantee their
technologies. performance even in the most unfavourable conditions, an essential
requirement for both new homes and renovations.
The EVI Scroll compressor used in the ecoAIR+ EVI heat pump,
designed for heat pumps, allows the gas to be re-injected into the The ecoAIR+ EVI heat pump can reach temperatures of over 60°C
compressor in an optimal way, achieving higher temperatures. The with no additional electrical support, even at the most extreme
principal advantages of this technology are: temperatures. Thanks to the technology developed by Ecoforest,
the replacement of an older boiler is very simple and economical,
• Improvement of the capacity and the output temperature while guaranteeing maximum comfort.

• Improvement of the seasonal performance

• Higher utilization of the heating capacity of the system

60ºC
Condensation temperature (ºC)

70
60
-15ºC
50
DHW and Heating 40
30
20
7ºC Compresseur scroll
R410A avec EVI
10 Compresseur scroll

50ºC R410A

-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30

Cooling Evaporation temperature (ºC)

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ecoGEO+ & AU Inverter water-to-water heat pumps with Air source

collectors

•• Inverter technology and Scroll compressor

•• Power ranges: 1-6 kW / 1-9 kW / 3-12 kW / 5-22 kW

12-40 kW / 15-70 kW / 25-100 kW

•• Domestic hot water production

•• Production of heating and swimming pool
•• Integrated production of active cooling
•• Control trhought Internet with the ecoSMART Easynet
•• Hybridization with photovoltaic energy
•• Natural refrigerant in ecoGEO PRO models with DHW
production temperatures up to 75°C.

•• Integrated cascade control up to 3 units

•• Single-phase power supply (230V)

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Features
Power ranges
ecoGEO+ Basic & Compact
R290 ecoGEO+ 1-6 kW PRO & AU6

ecoGEO+ 1-9 kW & AU12

ecoGEO+ 3-12 kW & AU12

ecoGEO+ 5-22 kW & AU22

165 l
ecoGEO+ HP
ecoGEO+ 12-40 kW & AU50 S

ecoGEO+ 15-70 kW & AU100 S

ecoGEO+ 25-100 kW & AU150 S

Collection / Production

Outdoor unit Indoor unit

AU ecoGEO+ Basic ecoGEO+Compact ecoGEO+ HP

ecoGEO+ & AU, a different type of air source energy

The combination of ecoGEO+ heat pumps with hidraulic air their frequency, all without activating auxiliary electrical elements,
source units (AU) is a unique solution with many advantages over and allows to achieve high performances. anuales excepcionales.
conventional Air source heat pumps. In addition, for domestic applications, the combination of ecoGEO+
Basic and ecoGEO+ Compact with air source outdoor units (AU)
The main components are situated in the indoor module and are makes it possible to take advantage of HTR technology. This
not exposed to the weather, which guarantees a long service life. characteristic makes the system a more efficient solution, as the
The refrigerant charge, which is also limited to the indoor unit, is energy used for defrosting is produced free of charge during
much lower than in traditional Air source units. In addition, there heating production, which also significantly increases the efficiency
is no distance limitation between the outdoor unit and the heat of the system.
pump, which is indoors, as in other types of systems. The noise level
of the outdoor unit is considerably lower than that of conventional These advantages make this system an ideal solution in Air source,
Air source heat pumps, as the unit has no compressor inside. with a number of advantages over traditional Air source systems.

A unique defrosting system, totally hydraulic and with the

compressor stopped, reduces the duration of defrosting cycles and

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Ecoforest air source solutions

ecoAIR+
All-in-one, HK-Compact
This configuration, which combines an ecoAIR+ with the HK-Compact indoor module, it’s perfect for compact and economical installations.
The HK-Compact indoor unit integrates all the main elements of the hydraulic system, including a 165-litre stainless steel hot water tank.

The ecoAIR+ heat pump can manage up to 3 shunt groups with different temperatures. This scheme is suitable for managing two zones (e.g.
an underfloor heating and cooling circuit and a radiator circuit) which can be connected without the need for a buffer tank thanks to the
wide modulation ranges of the ecoAIR+ units.

Maximum versatility, HK
This configuration, which combines an ecoAIR+ with the HK indoor module, allows the installation to be adapted to every need, providing
all the services required: DHW, heating, cooling and swimming pool. The HK indoor unit integrates most of the elements of the hydraulic
installation, and it is sufficient to fit the specific components required for each case.

The image below shows a DHW tank for high domestic hot water consumption and direct heating/cooling production, with the circulation
pumps, filters and valves integrated in the HK unit.

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ecoGEO+ & AU
Water-to-water heat pumps with air source
The ecoGEO+ Basic and Compact units (Models 2 and 4) can
use air source collection systems using the AU outdoor units,
making possible Air source installations where the heat pump
is indoors and the outdoor unit is a simple water exchanger.

The installation shown in this example combines an ecoGEO+

Compact heat pump with an AU12, guaranteeing the
production of DHW (165l stainless steel tank integrated in
the unit), heating/cooling in several outputs (without the need
for a buffer tank thanks to the wide modulation ranges) and
swimming pool, all controlled by the heat pump.

Hybrid collection system: Ground and air source

The ecoGEO+ units can also manage a hybrid system of ground
source and air source collection, a unique Ecoforest technology
that allows optimal use of both sources at any time.

This has several advantages: on the one hand, the number/

length of Ground source probes required will be significantly
reduced compared to a fully Ground source system, resulting in
a more economical system. On the other hand, the efficiency of
the system can be higher than that of a 100% Ground source
system because the management will allow each source to be
exploited according to its efficiency at any given time.

Individual heat pump and common collection system, ideal for multiple
dwellings
This configuration is perfect for the implementation of energy
transition measures in buildings. It consists of a single Air source
collection for the whole building, usually installed on the roof or
in an available area, which can consist of a single unit covering
all needs or several units distributed according to the available
space. Each flat has its own heat pump, an ecoGEO+ Compact
for example, which requires only 1m2 of floor space, and can
make individual use of the HVAC in each flat. In addition, the
energy meter is also simplified.

This type of installation offers higher performance than

conventional HVAC systems, without the classic heat loss of
distribution columns, and absolute individual comfort. It is also
a very economical system, as all units share the collector.

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ecoGEO+ Basic & Compact

Inverter water-to-water heat pumps
A complete range for domestic installations with compact units
that use the most advanced technology to guarantee the best
comfort.

ecoGEO+ HP
Inverter water-to-water heat pumps
A complete range for installations that require greater thermal
power, incorporating units that use the most advanced
technology to guarantee the best comfort.

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Ground source

How does ground source energy work?

The ground source heat pump extracts energy from the ground or through a water circuit. Ground source systems have no visual or
water for heating, cooling and domestic hot water production. The acoustic impact. Ground source installations require a higher initial
ground source heat pump uses the thermodynamic cycle to provide investment than Air source systems, due to the work associated
these different services, for heating it extracts heat from the ground with the collection circuit.
or water and introduces this heat into the building, and for cooling
it extracts heat from the building and transports it to the ground On the other hand, ground source heat pumps have a higher
or water source. efficiency than air source heat pumps. This allows for greater energy
savings, making Ground source more cost-effective in the long run.
Ground source heat pumps are also known as water-to-water heat
pumps because they extract heat from the ground or a water source
through a water circuit and transfer this energy to the building also

Types of collection systems

...
Vertical closed loop Horizontal closed Open loop Other
loop
These collectors consist of This system consists of Ground source baskets,
boreholes buried at depths These boreholes consist of an open circuit of water thermoactive piles, Ground
generally between 80m and probes buried horizontally collected from the water source pillars, ...
150m. at a depth of 1 to 2 metres. table and after passing
through an exchanger
allows the heat pump to
extract its energy.

Ecoforest ground source heat pumps ecoGEO+ can be paired to any type of collection system thanks to their control strategies that adapt
their operation to the characteristics of each type of source.

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ecoGEO+ Basic & Compact PRO

Inverter water-to-water heat pumps with natural
refrigerant R290

•• Inverter technology
•• Power ranges: 1-6 kW
•• Heating, active cooling, passive cooling, DHW and
swimming pool production
•• Internet control with the ecoSMART easynet kit
R290
•• Integrated photovoltaic hybridization
•• Natural refrigerant in ecoGEO PRO models with DHW
production temperatures of up to 75ºC
•• Integrated cascade management up to 3 units
•• Single-phase (230V) power supply
•• Integrated energy and performance meters
•• Control of external auxiliary equipment (gas boilers,
heating elements, etc.)
•• Hybrid collection systems control
•• DHW recirculation control

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Features

Models
R290 ecoGEO+ 1-6 kW PRO

165 l

Cascade

ecoGEO+ PRO, the only one with natural refrigerant

ecoGEO+ PRO heat pump is the only ground source heat pump Ecoforest’s philosophy of technological innovation for a sustainable
in the world that uses propane (R290) as refrigerant and can be world translates into a unique product ideal for the renovation of
installed indoors without restrictions. This is possible due to the low existing systems that can guarantee the same thermal performance
refrigerant charge of these units. but with the typical efficiency of ground source.

The use of propane as a refrigerant makes it possible to achieve

exceptional performance and hot water temperatures above 75ºC,
while using a natural refrigerant.

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ecoGEO+ Basic & Compact

Inverter water-to-water heat pumps

•• Inverter technology and Scroll compressor

•• Power ranges: 1-9 kW / 3-12 kW / 5-22 kW
•• Heating, active cooling, passive cooling, DHW and
swimming pool production
•• Internet control with the ecoSMART easynet kit
•• Integrated photovoltaic hybridization
•• HTR technology for the production of domestic hot
water
•• Integrated cascade control up to 3 units
•• Single-phase (230V) or three-phase (400V) power
supply
•• Integrated energy and performance meters
•• Control of external auxiliary equipment (gas boilers,
heating elements, etc.)
•• Hybrid collection systems control
•• DHW recirculation control

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Features

Models
ecoGEO+ 1-9 kW

165 l ecoGEO+ 3-12 kW

ecoGEO+ 5-22 kW

Cascade

HTR, heat recovery for the best performance

The HTR (High Temperature Recovery) system consists of a heat pumps, as the production of hot water is done “for free” by
recovery unit that recovers the thermal energy discharged by recovering the high temperature at the compressor discharge.
the compressor at high temperature when the unit is producing
heating or cooling. This, together with their Inverter technology and Ecoforest control
strategies, makes the ecoGEO+ Basic & Compact units the most
Through this heat recovery it is possible to produce domestic efficient ground source heat pumps on the market.
hot water up to 70ºC. This unique technology also allows the
simultaneous production of DHW and heating or DHW and cooling,
achieving considerably higher efficiencies than conventional heat

Traditional heat pump ecoGEO+ heat pump with HTR technology

Performance factor (PF) : Performance factor (PF) :

USEFUL THERMAL POWER 4 KW USEFUL THERMAL POWER + 5 kW + 4 KW
PF 4 PF 9
ELECTRICAL POWER CONSUMED 1 kW ELECTRICAL POWER CONSUMED 1 kW

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ecoGEO+ HP
Inverter water-to-water heat pumps

•• Inverter technology and Scroll compressor

•• Power ranges: 12-40 kW / 15-70 kW / 25-100 kW
•• Heating, active cooling, passive cooling, DHW and
swimming pool production
•• Internet control with the ecoSMART easynet kit
•• Integrated photovoltaic hybridization
•• Simultaneous production of heating and cooling
•• Hybridization of collection sources with the ecoSMART
e-source
•• Integrated cascade control up to 6 units
•• Three-phase (400V) power supply
•• Integrated energy and performance meters
•• Control of external auxiliary equipment (gas boilers,
heating elements, etc.)
•• DHW recirculation control

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Features

Models
ecoGEO+ 12-40 kW

ecoGEO+ 15-70 kW

ecoGEO+ 25-100 kW

Cascade

Simultaneous cooling and heating, the solution for high demands

The thermal needs of industrial, commercial, agricultural, The ecoGEO+ HP heat pumps can manage this type of installation.
etc. buildings present different energy demands than those Thanks to Ecoforest’s control strategies and their great modulation
corresponding to domestic demands. Depending on the type of use capacity, they can modulate their power to adapt it to the most
and the services that the building has to provide, these can vary important thermal demand at any given time and use their
enormously. collection as a source of energy or as a dissipation system in a
modulated way to achieve the correct thermal balance in each
It is common that in certain types of buildings, such as hotels, operating condition.
sports halls, spas, centres, agricultural facilities, etc., it is necessary
to satisfy heating and cooling needs simultaneously almost all year This makes this solution the simplest, most efficient and economical
round. It is in this type of application where a total heat recovery for this type of installation in which greater efficiency means
installation (simultaneous production) becomes an ideal solution, greater savings and the guarantee of correct operation is critical.
and Ecoforest has therefore developed an exclusive technology for
the management of this type of installation.

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Ecoforest Ground source solutions

ecoGEO+ Basic and Compact
Simplicity and versatility
ecoGEO+ Basic units can be installed with an external hot water
tank, so the size can be chosen according to the needs of each
installation. The circulation pumps, expansion valves, safety
valves and the three-way DHW valve are integrated in the unit,
making the installation very simple and compact.

This diagram corresponds to an installation in which the

required services are domestic hot water and heating/cooling
in a single circuit. As the heat pump includes the circulation
pumps inbuilt, it is not necessary to add a buffer tank and no
additional hydraulic elements are required.

The most compact all-in-one system

The ecoGEO+ Compact units incorporate a 165 litre stainless
steel hot water tank.

This compact design allows the user to meet the needs of

DHW, heating, cooling and pool heating. A four-zone heating/
cooling installation, which would be very complex with other
heat pumps, is very simple and easy to install, as it is possible
to avoid installing a buffer tank thanks to the high modulation
capacity of the ecoGEO+ heat pumps. In addition, the heat
pump also manages the heating of the swimming pool.

The smart cascade

The ecoGEO+ Basic and ecoGEO+ Compact heat pumps can be
installed in a cascade of up to 3 units in parallel, reaching a
total modulating capacity between 5 kW and 66 kW in a single
installation. This does not require any additional control devices,
the cascade management is integrated in the control strategies
developed by Ecoforest.

These control strategies for cascade installations have a number

of advantages, as the system accurately tracks the operating
hours of each unit in the cascade to prolong its lifetime, and
prioritises its operation at half load to optimise its performance
at all times. In addition, the management capacity is multiplied
by the number of units in the cascade, resulting in installations
capable of meeting any demand.

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ecoGEO+ HP
The ideal solution for a classic installation
The ecoGEO+ HP heat pumps enable more efficient and simpler installations for industrial applications. This is also applicable to residential
buildings with high thermal needs, as their ability to manage up to 5 heating/cooling zones, the integrated cycle inversion and the possibility
of installing a DHW tank according to the needs of each building, make these units capable of adapting to any type of demand.

They also use Inverter technology, with modulation ranges of up to 80%. This makes it possible to considerably reduce the volume of buffer
tanks required, or even eliminate them altogether.

Cascade and simultaneous production

The ecoGEO+ HP heat pumps can be installed in cascades of up to 6 units in parallel, this management capacity is possible thanks to the use
of the ecoSMART Supervisor, which allows an equal distribution of the operating hours of each unit in the cascade, optimising the life and
efficiency of the system by seeking partial load operation of all the heat pumps.

In addition, these heat pumps can manage heat recovery installations, simultaneous production of heating and cooling, with unique
performance thanks to the exclusive control strategies developed by Ecoforest.

These two features make the ecoGEO+ HP ideal for installations where heating and cooling needs often occur simultaneously and represent
a significant thermal power. In addition, the management capacity of the ecoGEO+ HP heat pumps is multiplied by the number of units in the
cascade, making this system more complete in terms of control of the installation and its elements.

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 Photovoltaic hybridization
Unique hybridization with photovoltaic installation
The ecoGEO+ and ecoAIR+ heat pumps incorporate hybridization This hybridization is compatible with all types of installations and
management with electricity generation systems from renewable systems.
energy sources, which reduces electricity consumption while
optimising the operation of the heat pump in a unique way. This is only possible thanks to Ecoforest’s advanced control
strategies and the performance and modulation capacity of the
This patented technology optimises the available resources in ecoGEO+ and ecoAIR+ heat pumps.
order to achieve self-consumption. In the event of excess electricity
production, the heat pump is activated and modulates its power
to consume only the excess electricity, achieving a “zero” balance
between production and consumption.

Compatible models

ecoAIR + ecoGEO + Basic ecoGEO + Compact ecoGEO + HP

How does it work?

The heat pump is connected to an energy meter that provides a Once there is no more excess energy available, the heat pump will
reading of the electrical balance between the grid and the house. return to its normal operating mode, and will have stored as much
energy as possible in the form of thermal energy for the different
In the event that the injection reading corresponds to sufficient Services. In this way, the services can be supplied at a later date
electrical power to start the system, the heat pump will activate a without the heat pump having to be switched on, thus saving a
“surplus mode” by which it will modify the setpoints of the main large part of the electricity consumption from the grid.
Services of the installation to store thermal energy thanks to this
free and renewable electrical energy that would be injected into
the grid if it were not consumed through this functionality.

This excess power is variable and can change over time, which is
why the high modulation capacity of the ecoGEO+ and ecoAIR+ heat
pumps is so important. The heat pump will adapt its consumption
to consume only the excess energy available at any given time.

Service set-point temperatures

DHW Heating Cooling Pool

Normal operating mode 45 ºC 35 ºC 15 ºC 26 ºC

Excess operating mode 60 ºC 55 ºC 7 ºC 32 ºC

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The functionalities

•• Unique technology: European patent

•• Surplus management: storage of surplus renewable
electricity as thermal energy
•• Tariff control: priority for the operation of the heat
pump during off-peak electricity price periods
•• Power limitation: modulation of the power consumed
by the heat pump in order not to exceed a maximum
contracted power
•• Hybridization of oecoGEO+ and ecoAIR+ heat pumps
with renewable electricity generation systems
•• Compatible with production systems: photovoltaic,
wind, hydroelectric, etc.
•• System to reduce or eliminate electric batteries for
energy storage

ecoSMART e-system, a compact solution for homes

The ecoSMART e-system is a unit designed for use in domestic

installations to obtain more compact and efficient systems.

This unit includes a photovoltaic inverter, the e-manager and a

number of electric batteries to be chosen according to needs,
so that all the components of the photovoltaic installation are
already included and do not need to be installed.

The e-system is compatible with single-phase domestic

installations of less than 5 kW of renewable electricity production
and can be connected to up to two lines of photovoltaic panels.
It is compatible with all types of photovoltaic panels.

The storage capacity is modular and selectable. The e-system

can integrate from 0 to 5 electric batteries of 2.4 kWh each,
reaching a maximum storage capacity of 12 kWh, which is
more than enough for domestic applications and consumption
in individual homes.

These functionalities make it possible to reduce the energy bill

by managing the surplus of renewable energy, controlling the
electricity tariff and regulating the power consumed by the
installation.

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 Reference installations
Finner camp in Donegal
Location Donegal (Ireland)

Type of installation Air source

Type of building Military barracks

Model 5x ecoAIR+ EVI 4-20 KW

Power 100 KW

Services DHW, Heating and Cooling

Residential building in Alphen

Location Alphen (Netherlands)

Type of installation Air source and common collection

Type of building Residential building

Model 89x ecoGEO+ C3 1-9 KW HTR EH

Power 801 KW

Services DHW, Heating and Cooling

Housing development in Madrid

Location Boadilla del Monte (Spain)

Type of installation Ground source

Type of building Single houses

Model 312x ecoGEO+ C3 1-9 KW HTR EH

Power 2.808 KW

Services DHW, Heating and Cooling

Single house with photovoltaic hybridisation

Location Leutkirch (Alemania)

Type of installation Ground source

Type of building Single house

Model ecoGEO+ C4 T 3-12 KW HTR EH

Power 12 KW

Services DHW, Heating and Cooling

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Bath Abbey Cathedral

Location Bath (United Kingdom)

Type of installation Ground source, groundwater

Type of building Cathedral

Model 2x ecoGEO+ HP1 25-100 KW

Power 200 KW

Services Heating

Hotel Casino in Cyprus

Location Girne (Cyprus)

Type of installation Hybrid (Seawater and air source)

Type of building Hotel and casino

Model 12x ecoGEO+ HP1 25-100 KW

Power 1.200 KW

Services DHW, Heating and Cooling

Ecoforest Headquarters
Location Nigrán (Spain)

Type of installation Groundwater

Type of building Factory and offices

Model 2x ecoGEO+ HP3 25-100 KW

Power 200 KW

Services DHW, Heating and Cooling

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Ecoforest shall not be held responsible for any error contained in this these catalogue and reserves the right to make any
modifications it deems necessary for both technical and commercial reasons at any time and without prior notification.
The availability of any equipment described in this document shall always be confirmed by Ecoforest. The inclusion of the
equipment in this catalogue does not imply an immediate availability.