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Galaxy Outdoor Unit

A' Design Award 2025 Gold Winner in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Products Design

18 April 2025

Galaxy Outdoor Unit by Zhejiang Zhongguang Electrical Co., Ltd.
Galaxy Outdoor Unit by Zhejiang Zhongguang Electrical Co., Ltd.
Galaxy Outdoor Unit by Zhejiang Zhongguang Electrical Co., Ltd.
Galaxy Outdoor Unit by Zhejiang Zhongguang Electrical Co., Ltd.
Galaxy Outdoor Unit by Zhejiang Zhongguang Electrical Co., Ltd.

Zhejiang Zhongguang Electrical Co., Ltd. · CLIENT: Outes

Galaxy is an outdoor unit for a home central air conditioning system. Galaxy provides heating, cooling and hot water, and uses the environmentally friendly refrigerant R290. The modular panels can be installed, removed and maintained by one person, and hidden buckles keep the outer surface unbroken. The panels are made of recycled plastic based on marine waste and are left unpainted. Graphene is applied to the heat exchanger fins for resistance to corrosion, weather and aging. The dark gray body with a star pattern suits many outdoor settings.

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Unique Properties
The product is a home central AC system. It uses eco-friendly refrigerants for heating, cooling and hot water. Modular panels are easy in install, remove and maintain. Recycled plastics and no paint are used. Multiple appearances offer personalized choices. Heat exchanger fins use graphene for corrosion, weather and aging resistance and high efficiency. The star-covered exterior with dark gray color is understated and aesthetic, blending into various outdoor scenes.
Dimensions & Packaging
1232mmx560mmx1150mm
Tags
Heat pump,Outdoor unit,Industry,Building Technology,R290
Production Technology
It uses a new type of environmentally friendly refrigerant. The plastic panels of the outdoor unit are made of recyclable plastics with marine waste as the raw material.
Design Challenge
This design breaks through the limitation that existing outdoor units require a completely new design for updates. By only designing and replacing the panels while keeping the fuselage unchanged, it not only greatly simplifies the renewal process but also enables personalized customization based on users' preferences and different scenarios. This makes the product better meet users' actual needs, significantly expands the product's application scope and market potential, and brings more value and choices to users.
Project Duration
The project started in September 2024 in Ningbo China.
Operation Flow
It adopts a modular design, which enables the front panel and the body to form an easily detachable structure. The hidden buckle design ensures the integrity of the appearance. When it comes to reinstallation, it can be operated by one person, saving labor costs and facilitating subsequent maintenance and replacement.
Research
This research focuses on the problems of high energy consumption of traditional outdoor units and the great processing difficulty of sheet metal materials, and has successfully found solutions. By adopting the R290 environmentally friendly refrigerant, a remarkable improvement in energy efficiency has been achieved. In addition, this refrigerant is inexpensive, reducing the operating cost. Meanwhile, the panel is made of recyclable plastic material, which is not only environmentally friendly but also expands more room for imagination in appearance design, meeting diverse aesthetic requirements.
Inspiration
Existing outdoor AC units have issues. Their materials aren't eco-friendly, disassembly is hard, and they look dull.The R290 heat pump unit Galaxyglow differs. It uses a new green refrigerant,cutting the greenhouse effect. Its plastic panels are recyclable, recycling marine waste to protect the environment. The innovative buckle design allows for easy installation and keeps the exterior whole. With a dark-gray body and starry decor, it looks nicer. This unit combines practicality and aesthetics well.
Image Credits
Zhejiang Zhongguang Elec
Patents
Zhejiang Zhongguang Elec

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