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Reverse cycle split system air conditioner

Panasonic U-200PZH2R8/S-200PE3R5B Air Conditioner

Panasonic U-200PZH2R8/S-200PE3R5B is a 20 kW reverse cycle ducted split system air conditioner registered under Australia’s Energy Rating (GEMS) scheme (registration AAC8052).

c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
2
Heating: 2
Annual electricity use
5,271 kWh
2,064 cooling + 3,207 heating
Estimated running cost
$1,687 / year
$141 / month · $16,867 over 10 years
Capacity
20 kW cooling
22.4 kW heating

9% less electricity than the median of 39 comparable 20 kW reverse cycle ducted split system registrations (5,803 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 72% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 16% (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 × 32c/kWh in AUD; change the price above to your tariff.

Panasonic U-200PZH2R8 running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 9,903$3,169$31,690
Mixed zone 5,271$1,687$16,867
Hot zone 6,480$2,074$20,736

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

Air conditioners that use less electricity

Same configuration and type, cooling capacity within 12% of 20 kW, at least 3% lower annual kWh in the mixed zone.

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries FDCA200VSA-W/FDUA200VH22.4 kW heating20 kW cooling1,784 kWh/yr2$571
Daikin RZAS180DV1 / FDYA180AV120 kW heating18 kW cooling4,128 kWh/yr2.5$1,321
Daikin RZAS180DY1 / FDYA180AV120 kW heating18 kW cooling4,153 kWh/yr2.5$1,329
Braemar KCHB180D1B/KDHB180D1S19.5 kW heating18 kW cooling4,234 kWh/yr3$1,355
Gree GFH65DEXL-S6DND7D/O / GFH65DEXL-S6DND7D/I19.5 kW heating18 kW cooling4,234 kWh/yr3$1,355

Air conditioners similar to the Panasonic U-200PZH2R8

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Daikin RZAS200DY1 / FDYA200AV122.4 kW heating20 kW cooling4,739 kWh/yr2.5$1,516
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries FDCA200VSA-W/FDUA200VH22.4 kW heating20 kW cooling1,784 kWh/yr2$571
Haier 1U200S5SA2FB / AD200S5SH2FA22.4 kW heating20 kW cooling5,007 kWh/yr2.5$1,602
Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-ZM200YKA-A / PEA-M200LAA22.4 kW heating20 kW cooling5,252 kWh/yr2.5$1,681
Toshiba RAV-GM2241AT8-A/RAV-RM2241DTP-E222.4 kW heating20 kW cooling5,437 kWh/yr2$1,740
Samsung Electronics AC200HCADNG/SA / AC200HEHPKG/SA22.5 kW heating20 kW cooling5,683 kWh/yr2$1,819
Fujitsu AOTH72KRTA/ARTH72KHTA22.4 kW heating20 kW cooling5,010 kWh/yr2.5$1,603
Toshiba RAV-GM2243AT8P-A / RAV-GM2241DTP-A22.4 kW heating20 kW cooling5,678 kWh/yr2$1,817

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Panasonic U-200PZH2R8 specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Split system
Air distribution
Ducted
Indoor unit
–
Rated cooling capacity (35 °C)
20.00 kW
Cooling power input
6.00 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 °C)
22.40 kW
Heating power input
6.10 kW
EER, full load (tested)
3.32
COP, full load (tested)
3.68
Rated AEER
3.29
Rated ACOP
3.62
Standby power (PIA)
25.8 W
Compressor
Variable speed, Inverter
Refrigerant
R32
Power supply
Three phase
Indoor sound power
–
Outdoor sound power
–
Demand response (AS/NZS 4755)
Yes (mode 1 on off, mode 2 50 percent, mode 3 75 percent)
Dimensions (W×H×D)
1456 × 486 × 916 mm
Country of manufacture
Malaysia

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

Panasonic U-200PZH2R8 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––2,8682,720
Coldresidential2.51.51,3348,569
Mixedcommercial––3,5961,428
Mixedresidential2.02.02,0643,207
Hotcommercial––8,028322
Hotresidential2.52.55,984496
Part-load test points (23 values)
h__h1_min_cap_power_rated
1200 W
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
7410 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
2380 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
No
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
2520 W
h__h1_have_min_cap_results
Yes
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
5230 W
h__h2_ext_cap_heat_cap_rated
20000 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
11300 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_power_rated
1270 W
c__low_temp_full_cap_power_rated
5484 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated
2175.32 W
c__low_temp_have_min_cap_results
Yes
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
10100 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
No
c__low_temp_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated
6210 W
c__low_temp_full_cap_cooling_cap_rated
21540 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
10877.699999999999 W

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number
AAC8052
GEMS registration id
159070
Status
approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires
11 February 2029
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 19 September 2026; last checked 20 September 2026. How the derived figures are calculated.