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STIEBEL ELTRON WPE-I 06 H 230 Premium

The STIEBEL ELTRON WPE-I 06 H 230 Premium is a heat pump with SCOP (35 °C) 5.08 and refrigerant R454C.^1,2

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

SCOP (35 °C): 5.08²
Seasonal efficiency: how much heat you get per kWh of electricity across a heating season.
Refrigerant: R454C¹
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Type (source): Ground source¹
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Rated output 35 °C: 7kW²
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Rated output 55 °C: 6kW²
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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
Compressors	1¹
Capacity control	drehzahlregelung¹
Performance
Rated output 35 °C	7 kW²
Rated output 55 °C	6 kW²
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C)	5.08²
SCOP (55 °C)	4.05²
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C	200 %²
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C	159 %²
Energy label 35 °C	A+++²
Energy label 55 °C	A+++²
Noise
Indoor unit sound power	41 dB(A)²
Refrigerant
Refrigerant	R454C¹
Refrigerant charge	2.2 kg¹
Electrical
Max. power input	2.8 kW¹
Connectivity & smart
SG Ready	Yes¹

How it ranks

SCOP (35 °C): better than 63% of comparable models in our database (Heat pumps · Ground source · 6–8 kW; n = 38).

Rank 12 of 39

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 4 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:

WPE-I 06 H 230 Premium
WPE-I 06 HK 230 Premium
WPE-I 06 HKW 230 Premium — Indoor unit sound power: 48 dB(A)
WPE-I 06 HW 230 Premium — Indoor unit sound power: 43 dB(A)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the SCOP (35 °C) of the STIEBEL ELTRON WPE-I 06 H 230 Premium?

The SCOP (35 °C) of the STIEBEL ELTRON WPE-I 06 H 230 Premium is 5.08.^1,2

Which refrigerant does the STIEBEL ELTRON WPE-I 06 H 230 Premium use?

The refrigerant of the STIEBEL ELTRON WPE-I 06 H 230 Premium is R454C.^1,2

Sources

List of eligible heat pumps (BEG) — Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA) · 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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