The product, dubbed Solar Hybrid Water Heating V series, comes in four versions with capacities of 100 liters, 150 liters, 200 liters, and 300 liters.

Although the first hybrid water heater patents appeared in the 1930s, these heaters really did not become widely used until 2010, when new energy-usage rules from the U.S. Department of Energy ...

Find out if a hybrid water heater is the right option for your home nikkytok / Getty Images A hybrid water heater or heat pump water heater is a home appliance that is capable of generating ...

Hybrid water heaters run on minimal electricity, consisting of a tank and a heat pump. They’re larger than tank water heaters, with sizes ranging from 50 to 80 gallons.

Hybrid models, as the name suggests, strive to combine the best of tank and tankless water heaters. They do this by employing two modes of operation, one for normal usage and one for high demand.

The Haier Hybrid water heater is now available in China at a retail price of 10,999 yuan (~$1,591). There are no global availability details yet for the product.

Heat Pump (Hybrid) Water Heater These capture heat from the air and transfer it to the water. They use about 60 percent less energy than standard electric water heaters.

The U.S. manufacturer said its new heat pump water heater can provide up to 60% more hot water than standard electric water heaters. The system is available in 240 V and 120 V options and with a ...

Phenix’s installation of the Hybrid Heat Pump is the start of a trend that is going to gain steam over the next few years. In July, the Department of Energy proposed a new efficiency standard for home ...