Over the last fiscal year, which ended in March 2026, Daikin Applied Europe continued its growth journey, consolidating strong results while opening up new development opportunities. Revenue reached €504 million, a 7% increase from the previous year and confirming a path of steady, sustainable growth.

This achievement demonstrates that Daikin is pursuing an effective, future-oriented strategy, further strengthening its position as a leader in the HVAC industry. Our success is built on an approach that combines technological innovation, product quality, and close attention to customer needs. Every solution is designed to deliver outstanding performance and provide practical, tailored answers to evolving market challenges.

Innovation is at the core of our vision—in our solutions, our processes, and our approach to the future. This commitment goes hand in hand with promoting sustainability, a key element in creating long-term value and addressing global environmental challenges.

Decarbonization Solutions with High Safety Standards

Daikin Applied Europe’s contribution to sustainability is reflected in the development of practical solutions for HVAC decarbonization. The availability of a complete natural refrigerant portfolio enables consultants and installers to tackle complex projects using a single technological architecture, while reducing direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from heating and cooling systems.

In April, Daikin announced a comprehensive range of R-290 (propane) refrigerant units. The portfolio includes EWA/YK-CZ monobloc units (20–85 kW) and EWYK-QZ modular heat pumps, which can be configured in multi-array systems up to 2,000 kW.

Safety is a key feature of these solutions. All units are equipped with the integrated Daikin Safety Shield system, a technical architecture that combines active and passive safety measures across the electrical supply, refrigerant circuit, and hydronic circuit, ensuring high operational standards even when using natural refrigerants.

Read our dedicated article to discover the solutions and safety technologies adopted in greater detail.

The new Daikin heat pumps cover a wide range of applications, from light commercial buildings to industrial systems and district heating networks. The EWA/YK-CZ air-to-water series is available in both heat pump and chiller versions, with capacities ranging from 20 to 85 kW. The heat pump version can deliver hot water temperatures of up to 75°C, while the chiller version operates in outdoor temperatures from -20°C to +46°C and produces chilled water down to -15°C (with glycol), making it ideal for small- and medium-capacity process cooling applications.

The EWYK-QZ series stands out thanks to its advanced modular architecture, scalable up to 2,000 kW. This flexibility allows system capacity to be precisely matched to actual demand and expanded over time without major structural modifications. The range also delivers water temperatures up to 75°C, making it particularly suitable for boiler replacement projects. In cooling mode, it operates with evaporator temperatures from -15°C to +27°C and ambient conditions from -20°C to +46°C.

Thanks to their versatility, these units are the ideal solution for a wide range of applications, including offices, hotels, and industrial facilities, both in new installations and retrofit projects. They make a significant contribution to replacing fossil-fuel-based heating systems.

Solutions for Industrial Applications and District Heating

The decarbonization of the heating sector is a cornerstone of the European Union’s energy and climate strategy, as highlighted by the revision of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EU) 2023/1791 and the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III). These regulatory frameworks require the gradual adoption of highly efficient heating and cooling systems across all sectors. Such systems must integrate increasing shares of renewable energy, leverage high-efficiency technologies, and, wherever possible, enable waste heat recovery and reuse.

Within this evolving regulatory landscape, alongside a broad range of individual heating solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, fourth-generation district heating (4GDH) systems are emerging as a particularly promising solution for the future. Their potential lies in their ability to provide heating and cooling to buildings with low primary energy consumption while integrating innovative waste heat recovery technologies.

For these projects, Daikin offers the VZ Series, a heat pump range recently optimized for high-temperature applications and capable of delivering hot water up to 90°C. Among the models, the EWWH-VZ is a water-cooled heat pump equipped with a Daikin inverter-driven screw compressor, designed to maximise energy efficiency while minimising environmental impact. It uses R-1234ze refrigerant, which features a near-zero GWP, and offers capacities ranging from 400 to 1,900 kW. Its compact design and inverter technology ensure high performance and exceptional operational flexibility.

Discover all the features of the VZ Series and its benefits for industrial and district heating applications.

Advanced Cooling Solutions for Data Centers

Daikin’s data center portfolio includes state-of-the-art technologies designed to deliver maximum energy efficiency, high reliability, and uninterrupted operation—essential requirements in a rapidly growing and increasingly critical industry.

Among the most innovative solutions, the new Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU), which is set to be launched soon, represents a major expansion of the company’s liquid cooling offering. This technology extends cooling capabilities directly into the white space, supporting the most advanced IT infrastructures. Available in various sizes up to more than 2.5 MW, the CDU is engineered to provide high performance and maximum efficiency, including the use of ultra-efficient IE5 motors.

Particular attention has been paid to operational continuity through redundancy systems and hot-swappable components, enabling maintenance activities without service interruptions. A compact design and extremely precise temperature control complete a solution developed to simplify management and optimize the performance of even the most complex installations.

To effectively address the rapid evolution of the data center market, Daikin has also established a dedicated organization focused exclusively on this sector, with a specialized team of engineers, application experts, and project managers. This structure enables the company to meet project-specific challenges while ensuring flexibility, responsiveness, and a high level of technical expertise.

Daikin’s approach is based on an end-to-end model that covers the entire project lifecycle: from support during the early design stages to system engineering, testing, commissioning, and after-sales services. An additional strength lies in the company’s ability to develop key technologies such as compressors and fans in-house, ensuring full supply chain control and consistently high quality standards.

This level of integration, combined with a structured supply chain and extensive market presence, enables Daikin to support customers continuously—from concept development to commissioning—delivering reliable, efficient projects that are ready to meet future industry challenges.

To learn more, visit our dedicated data center references page.

Value-Added Services: Ensuring Continuity and Reliability

To complement its product portfolio, Daikin has recently launched a range of advanced services designed to ensure operational continuity, reliability, and long-term performance—critical factors in environments where even minimal downtime can have significant consequences.

Among these services, rental cooling and heating solutions are playing an increasingly strategic role. Thanks to a highly flexible fleet of chillers and heat pumps, Daikin can support customers across a variety of scenarios, from seasonal demand peaks and plant upgrades to temporary and emergency requirements.

Growing demand for these services has led Daikin to expand its rental offering, with recent development and consolidation efforts in key markets such as the United Kingdom, Germany, and other European countries. This trend reflects a rising need for rapid, scalable, and readily available solutions capable of adapting to dynamic and often complex operating environments.

The integration of advanced technologies with dedicated services allows Daikin to provide comprehensive support throughout the entire lifecycle of HVAC systems. Rental solutions, in particular, enable customers to address operational challenges with confidence, ensuring continuity, optimized performance, and complete peace of mind—even in the most demanding situations.

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