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NIBE S1157-13 EM 1X230V

The NIBE S1157-13 EM 1X230V is a heat pump with SCOP (35 °C) 5.43 and refrigerant R290.^1,2

Last updated: 18 October 2026Technical specifications Rules in Malta ⇄ Compare this model

SCOP (35 °C): 5.43²
Seasonal efficiency: how much heat you get per kWh of electricity across a heating season.
Refrigerant: R290¹
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Type (source): Ground source¹
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Rated output 35 °C: 12kW²
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Rated output 55 °C: 12kW²
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Rules in Malta

Water Heater Scheme (heat pump water heaters)

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REWS runs a national grant scheme for energy-efficient water heaters in homes; heat pump water heaters are eligible (alongside solar water heaters). The scheme has been extended to 31 December 2026, and part A of the application must be submitted before you buy and install the equipment. Grant amounts: see the REWS page (not verified by us).

Technical specifications

General
Type (source)	Ground source¹
Performance
Rated output 35 °C	12 kW²
Rated output 55 °C	12 kW²
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C)	5.43²
SCOP (55 °C)	4.1²
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C	214 %²
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C	161 %²
Energy label 35 °C	A+++²
Energy label 55 °C	A+++²
Noise
Indoor unit sound power	43 dB(A)²
Refrigerant
Refrigerant	R290¹
Refrigerant GWP	3¹
Refrigerant charge	0.54 kg¹

How it ranks

SCOP (35 °C): better than 69% of comparable models in our database (Heat pumps · Ground source · 10–14 kW; n = 46).

Rank 15 of 47

Compared with every model on VersusIndex in the same group with a known value; equal values do not count as better. This says nothing about price, installation or reliability.

Variants

This model is registered in 17 combinations (for example with a different indoor unit or cylinder) with exactly the same performance. All figures on this page apply to each of these types. The part of the type number that differs is in bold; small differences (e.g. cylinder volume or anode) are listed after it:

S1157-13 EM 1X230V
S1157-13 EM 3X230V
S1157-13 EM 3X400V
S1157-13 PC EM 1X230V
S1157-13 PC EM 3X400V
S1157-13 T EM 3X400V
S1257-13 CU EM 3X400V
S1257-13 CU PC EM 3X400V
S1257-13 E EM 3X400V
S1257-13 E PC EM 3X400V
S1257-13 E T EM 3X400V
S1257-13 R EM 1X230V
S1257-13 R EM 1X230V UK
S1257-13 R EM 3X230V
S1257-13 R EM 3X400V
S1257-13 R PC EM 1X230V
S1257-13 R PC EM 3X400V

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Frequently asked questions

What is the SCOP (35 °C) of the NIBE S1157-13 EM 1X230V?

The SCOP (35 °C) of the NIBE S1157-13 EM 1X230V is 5.43.^1,2

Which refrigerant does the NIBE S1157-13 EM 1X230V use?

The refrigerant of the NIBE S1157-13 EM 1X230V is R290.^1,2

Sources

Heat Pump Keymark certificates — EHPA / DIN CERTCO (Heat Pump KEYMARK) · accessed 18 Oct 2026
European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL) – heat pumps — Europese Commissie · accessed 15 Oct 2026
Water Heater Scheme (heat pump water heaters) — Regulator for Energy and Water Services (REWS)

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