c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
1.5
Heating: 2.5
Annual electricity use
1,681 kWh
71 cooling + 1,610 heating
Estimated running cost
$538 / year
$45 / month Β· $5,379 over 10 years
Capacity
12.1 kW cooling
12.1 kW heating

47% less electricity than the median of 140 comparable 12.5 kW reverse cycle ducted split system registrations (3,178 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 99% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 58% (this compares very different sizes, so the cohort figure above is the useful one).

coolingheatingClick a zone to use it across the page.

Annual kWh is the government label figure for a residential user in the mixed zone (Richmond NSW climate: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth). Mixed climate zone shown by default (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth); switch to cold or hot. Cost = kWh Γ— 32c/kWh in AUD; change the price above to your tariff.

Panasonic U-125PZ3R8 running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 4,458$1,427$14,266
Mixed zone 1,681$538$5,379
Hot zone 9,402$3,009$30,086

At 32c/kWh. Formula: cost = annual kWh Γ— price. The kWh figure is the label’s residential estimate for that zone; commercial-profile figures are in the specifications.

Air conditioners similar to the Panasonic U-125PZ3R8

Technically comparable registrations: same configuration and type, capacity within 12%.

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Samsung Electronics AC120HCADKG/SA / AC120HEHPKG/SA13 kW heating12.1 kW cooling3,337 kWh/yr2$1,068
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries FDCA125VNP-W / FDUA125VH12.1 kW heating12.1 kW cooling3,430 kWh/yr2$1,098
Samsung Electronics AC120HCADNG/SA / AC120HEHPKG/SA13 kW heating12.1 kW cooling3,337 kWh/yr2$1,068
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries FDC(A)125VNP-W / FDUA125VH12.1 kW heating12.1 kW cooling3,430 kWh/yr2$1,098
Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-M125VKA2-A/PEA-M125HAA2-UF14 kW heating12 kW cooling3,282 kWh/yr2$1,050
Braemar KCHV160D1B/KGHV200A1S20 kW heating12.2 kW cooling3,671 kWh/yr2.5$1,175
Brivis AONSR13B1/AINHU13B113.8 kW heating12 kW cooling2,209 kWh/yr4$707
Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-M125VKA2-A/PEA-M125HAA214 kW heating12 kW cooling3,282 kWh/yr2$1,050

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Panasonic U-125PZ3R8 specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Split system
Air distribution
Ducted
Indoor unit
–
Rated cooling capacity (35 Β°C)
12.10 kW
Cooling power input
3.56 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 Β°C)
12.10 kW
Heating power input
3.40 kW
EER, full load (tested)
3.30
COP, full load (tested)
3.69
Rated AEER
3.34
Rated ACOP
3.49
Standby power (PIA)
19.0 W
Compressor
Variable speed, Inverter
Refrigerant
R32
Power supply
Three phase
Indoor sound power
–
Outdoor sound power
–
Demand response (AS/NZS 4755)
Yes
Country of manufacture
China, Malaysia

Dimensions are not collected for registrations under the 2019 Determination, so they are shown only where the source has them.

Panasonic U-125PZ3R8 zoned energy rating figures

As published for each climate zone. Residential figures drive the star ratings; commercial figures assume a commercial usage pattern.

ZoneCooling starsHeating starsCooling kWhHeating kWh
Coldcommercial––821,340
Coldresidential3.02.0874,371
Mixedcommercial––1914,790
Mixedresidential1.52.5711,610
Hotcommercial––80164
Hotresidential3.53.53819,021
Part-load test points (23 values)
c__t1_min_cap_power_rated
630 W
h__h1_min_cap_power_rated
630 W
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
3900 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
1230 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
Yes
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
1200 W
h__h1_have_min_cap_results
Yes
h__h3_have_ext_cap_results
No
h__h2_have_full_cap_results
No
h__h2_have_half_cap_results
No
h__h3_have_full_cap_results
No
h__h3_have_half_cap_results
No
h__h1_min_cap_heat_cap_rated
3300 W
h__h2_ext_cap_heat_cap_rated
11000 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
6050 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_power_rated
530 W
c__t1_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated
3200 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated
1100 W
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
6050 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated
3450 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
6500 W

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number
AAC9032
GEMS registration id
169362
Status
approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires
27 September 2030
Registered for sale in
Australia, New Zealand
Family
–
Regulatory standard
[SEER Non Multi-Split <=65kW] GEMS (Air Conditioners up to 65kW) Determination 2019
Test standard
AS/NZS 3823.1.2:2012
MEPS
2019
Product class
Class 11

Source: Australian Government Energy Rating (GEMS) registration data, DCCEEW via data.gov.au (CC BY 3.0 AU). Dataset published 25 September 2026; last checked 26 September 2026. Manufacturer: papamy.panasonic.com.my. How the derived figures are calculated.