Archetech Issue 61 2022 | Page 60

HEATING & VENTILATION

CREATING A HEALTHIER WAY OF LIVING

RINNAI ANNOUNCES WORLD FIRST 100 % HYDROGEN COMBUSTION TECHNOLOGY FOR CONTINUOUS FLOW WATER HEATER
Rinnai has announced the world ’ s first 100 % hydrogen combustion for continuous flow hot water heaters .
Rinnai committed significant resources into this new appliance technology and created a supremely efficient-functioning continuous flow hot water system fuelled by 100 % hydrogen .
In November last year the company announced the release of its “ Rinnai Innovation Manifesto 2050 ”, describing its commitment to global carbon neutrality . ‘ As a company that produces appliances that require fossil fuels , Rinnai feels a deep sense of responsibility to embrace all aspects of global decarbonisation ,’ said a spokesman for the company .
Current UK Rinnai product ranges - both domestic and commercial - are ‘ hydrogen blends ready ’ - meaning that units will accept the proposed 20 % hydrogen / natural gas blend . Rinnai UK is one of the first manufacturers display the I2HY20 gas category certificate for all its products .
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