Trane EaaSy Rental Heat Pump Solution for Hospitality
Background
Trane Abu Dhabi delivered a rental Heating Service for a major hotel in Abu Dhabi, replacing LPG boilers with heat pump technology on a three-year rental contract. The solution provided immediate savings, reduced reliance on fossil fuels, and eliminated the need for capital investment, while ensuring reliable hot water production for the property.
A hotel operator in Abu Dhabi required a cost-efficient and flexible replacement for their existing LPG boilers used for hot water generation. The project needed to demonstrate measurable monthly savings, operate within the hotel’s infrastructure constraints, and provide a dependable heating supply over an extended rental term.
Industry: Hospitality
Application: Hot water generation through rental heat pumps
- Education gap: The hotel’s representatives were unfamiliar with heating solutions delivered through chillers, requiring a clear technical demonstration of the benefits.
- Consumption analysis: Precise calculation of LPG usage and its calorific value was needed to accurately size the heat pump solution.
- Infrastructure limitations: No direct electrical provision was available near the hot water system, necessitating modification of the building’s electrical distribution.
- Demonstrating significant energy and cost savings compared to LPG boilers.
- Ensuring reliable hot water availability without service interruptions.
- Minimising upfront investment by offering a rental solution.
- Designing a flexible, scalable system to match varying consumption needs.
- Incorporating the solution into the existing electrical and building infrastructure.
Trane Abu Dhabi proposed the deployment of high-efficiency rental heat pumps, designed to provide continuous hot water production at a fraction of the operational cost of LPG systems. By integrating electrical modifications and leveraging Trane’s rental expertise, the solution was delivered as a turnkey package.
- Three Trane RTSF 60 units, each with a heating capacity of 193.51 kW and cooling capacity of 130.51 kW.
- Total unit power of 64.76 kW, delivering optimal efficiency.
- Electrical cabling extended from the basement MDB to the rooftop installation point.
- Heat pumps are integrated into the hotel’s hot water system, providing a continuous heating supply.
- Delivered under the Trane EaaSy framework, offering financial flexibility, risk elimination, and no capital outlay.
- Immediate operational savings from reduced LPG consumption.
- Zero capital investment is required under the rental model.
- 74% reduction in energy expenses achieved.
- Trane EaaSy offering financial flexibility and simplified risk management.
- Upgraded system performance with modern, efficient technology.
- End-to-end turnkey delivery including design, installation, and maintenance.
The rental heat pump system delivered immediate savings from the first month, reducing LPG dependency and lowering operating costs by more than 70%. The Abu Dhabi hotel benefited from a reliable hot water supply without any upfront investment. The project demonstrated Trane Abu Dhabi’s ability to combine advanced technology with flexible financial models, providing long-term value and operational peace of mind.