Green policies have always been catalysts for industry transformation.
Today, the heat pump industry is embracing a new green wave — the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) has emphasized the urgent need to transition to natural refrigerants, while the IEA’s special report “The Future of Heat Pumps” from its “World Energy Outlook” series outlines the development prospects of heat pumps and identifies key opportunities for accelerated promotion and application.
Amid this “energy revolution”, R290 (propane) has emerged as the undisputed core choice. 
The era’s selection of R290 stems from both environmental imperatives and market consensus. With a GWP of only 3, it is 200 times lower than that of R32 and causes zero damage to the ozone layer.
Meanwhile, it boasts excellent thermodynamic properties, and when paired with inverter technology, its energy efficiency sees a leap-forward improvement. The market has long sent clear signals: over 40 enterprises showcased R290 heat pump innovations at Germany’s ISH Exhibition, and R290 technology remained a focal point at the highly anticipated 2025 Aquana LE International Pool & Wellness Exhibition, reflecting the market’s consensus on its technological prospects.
For the industry, 2025 marks a crucial window period for R290 deployment — just as inverter technology drove a $2 billion growth in the pool market a decade ago, R290 is set to usher in the next era of incremental growth.
In response to this trend, NEWNTIDE has actively embraced the transition and launched its new R290 pool heat pump series, seizing green opportunities through technological innovation. Equipped with the natural and eco-friendly R290 refrigerant, this series minimizes environmental impact while delivering outstanding heating performance. Leveraging the synergy of full inverter AC technology, high-efficiency compressors, and fan motors, the product achieves a COP of ≥18.
Even in low-temperature environments of -25°C, it can deliver powerful heating performance, with energy consumption far lower than fixed-speed heat pumps. The heat exchanger significantly enhancing heat conversion efficiency. Its wide operating temperature range of -20°C to 45°C enables year-round swimming, extending the return on investment period for pools.
NEWNTIDE has also pursued excellence in user experience and safety. Through multi-layered cutting-edge innovative technologies for deep noise reduction, the unit operates at an ultra-quiet 30dB(A)@1m, creating a luxurious and serene pool atmosphere. The PCB board incorporates precise control logic, paired with a 4-inch wired controller supporting 11 languages, enabling 0.1°C precision water temperature display, timer settings, and full Wi-Fi integration for remote monitoring. Standard with a corrosion-resistant sheet metal casing and flexible customization services, it balances durability and personalized needs to fully meet the expectations of global users.
As global green transformation advances in full swing, R290 is no longer an “option” but a “must-have”. With its forward-looking vision, NEWNTIDE deeply cultivates R290 technology. By offering pool heat pump products that integrate environmental performance, high energy efficiency, and premium experience, it provides future-oriented solutions for global pool professionals and leads the new wave of green transformation in the industry.
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