{"id":4725,"date":"2026-09-20T20:20:59","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T20:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenelectricsolutions.com.au\/blog\/?p=4725"},"modified":"2026-09-20T20:21:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T20:21:01","slug":"2196-veu-rebate-on-280l-midea-heat-pump-hot-water-upgrade-in-doreen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greenelectricsolutions.com.au\/blog\/2196-veu-rebate-on-280l-midea-heat-pump-hot-water-upgrade-in-doreen\/","title":{"rendered":"280L Midea Heat Pump Hot Water Upgrade in Doreen | 2,196 VEU Rebate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

280L Midea Heat Pump Hot Water Upgrade In Doreen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a family grows, daily hot-water demand often increases, making an undersized or older system less practical to run. In this Doreen, VIC project, Green Electric Solutions upgraded an existing 135L natural-gas storage hot water system<\/strong> to a 280L Midea heat pump hot water system<\/strong><\/a>, providing more storage capacity with a more energy-efficient heating method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The old gas system used approximately 30 MJ\/h (8.33 kWh\/h) of gas energy while firing<\/strong>, whereas the new Midea heat pump has a rated COP of 4.6<\/strong>. At rated conditions, it can provide approximately 2.5 kW of heating output using around 0.54 kW of electrical input<\/strong>. This upgrade demonstrates how selecting the right system capacity and technology can better match a growing household\u2019s hot-water needs while reducing the energy required to produce hot water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From 135L Gas To 280L Electric Heat Pump Upgrade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This single-story, four-plus-bedroom home needed greater hot-water capacity to meet the household\u2019s growing needs. Instead of replacing the existing gas storage heater, Green Electric Solutions<\/a> upgraded the property to a 280L Midea heat pump hot water system<\/strong>, providing increased storage capacity while removing the gas hot-water appliance from service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The system uses R290 refrigerant<\/strong> and is designed for external installation. The heat-pump assembly is positioned above the storage tank, allowing the system to extract heat from the surrounding air and transfer that heat into the stored water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
System Component<\/th>\n Installed Specification<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
System Type<\/td>\n Midea Heat Pump Hot Water System<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n
Storage Capacity<\/td>\n 280 Litres<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n
Rated COP<\/td>\n 4.6<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Heating Capacity<\/td>\n 2.5 kW<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Electrical Input<\/td>\n Approximately 0.54 kW at rated conditions<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Previous System<\/td>\n 135L Gas Hot Water System<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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How VEU Incentives Reduced Cost of This Doreen Installation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The VEEC documentation classifies this project under 3C \u2013 Heat Pump Replacing Gas<\/strong>. The installed product price was $3,396 including GST<\/strong>, while the recorded consumer payment was $1,200 including GST<\/strong> after applicable incentives. These figures apply specifically to this project and should not be considered a standard rebate amount for all Victorian heat pump installations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
Rebate \/ Cost Item<\/th>\n Amount<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
17 STCs \u00d7 $38.00<\/td>\n \u2212$646.00<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
VEEC Incentive<\/td>\n \u2212$550.00<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Solar Victoria PV Rebate<\/td>\n \u2212$1,000.00<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Total Government STCs \/ Rebates<\/td>\n $2,196.00<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Total Consumer Payment (Incl. GST)<\/td>\n $1,200.00<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n

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How the 280L Heat Pump Was Electrically Connected<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The electrical installation involved connecting the new 280L heat pump<\/strong> to the property\u2019s existing electrical supply. The power cable routed neatly along the external wall, with the heat pump connected through dedicated switching and protection at the switchboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An external isolation point was also provided, allowing the system to be safely isolated for servicing and maintenance. The completed electrical work provides a secure and organised connection between the heat pump and the home\u2019s electrical system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Green Electric Solutions serves homeowners across an 80 km radius of Altona<\/a>, providing a one-stop energy solution for solar, batteries, HVAC, hot water systems, and water filtration.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Professional Plumbing, PTR Valve & Drainage Installation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The plumbing work connected the new 280L storage tank<\/strong> to the property\u2019s existing hot- and cold-water services. The installation includes insulated pipework, water connections, isolation components and a PTR (pressure-temperature relief) valve discharge line<\/strong> directed toward the external drainage area. These connections support safe pressure management, reliable hot-water delivery and practical system maintenance. The completed plumbing layout provides a clean connection between the heat pump tank and the home’s existing water infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Green Electric Solutions \u2013 Victoria’s Most Trusted Heat Pump Installer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Green Electric Solutions is a Victoria-based VEU-approved hot water heat pump installer<\/a> delivering end-to-end upgrades for residential properties. Our installations cover system sizing, electrical connection, plumbing, PTR discharge, drainage, and gas-system decommissioning where required. Each project is approached around the property\u2019s hot-water demand, existing services and installation requirements, with practical attention to safe, compliant and professionally finished workmanship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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If you are willing to replacing an ageing gas hot water system or considering a 280L heat pump hot water system in Doreen or surrounding Melbourne suburbs<\/strong>, Green Electric Solutions can assess your existing system, determine suitable sizing and explain available upgrade pathways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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