Soltaro 270L (HPWSTR003)
Rebates up to
$2,490
STC $640 · VEEC $850 (VIC) · ESC $870 (NSW) · Solar Homes up to $1,000 (VIC)
Replace-electric, medium household, best zone. Federal STCs plus the better of VIC (VEECs and Solar Homes) or NSW (ESCs). Enter your postcode below for exact figures.
VIC Solar Homes rebate
$1,000
50% of installed price up to this cap, point-of-sale. Included in the VIC total above.
VIC only. This model is on Solar Victoria's product list.
AS/NZS 4234 energy savings
73%
vs the standard's reference electric storage water heater, medium load, best zone.
Register data as at CER (STC) 2026-04-30 · VEU 2026-08-05
Specifications
| Type | Integral all-in-one |
| Refrigerant | R290 |
| Tank volume | 270 L |
| Tank material | Enamel |
| Rated heating capacity | 2.82 kW |
| Rated power input | 0.7 kW |
| COP | 4.15 (A20/15, W15-55) |
| Sound level | 49 dB(A) |
| Hot water delivery | 60 °C |
| Operating ambient | -7 to 43 °C |
| Tank height | 1838 mm |
| Tank diameter | 620 mm |
| Tank weight (empty) | 118 kg |
| Electric backup | 1.8 kW |
Specs from: Soltaro (Hisense/Soltaro) Installation & Operation Manual; public CER SRES / VEU / ESS registers.
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Registered certificate values
Every scheme this model is registered for, by zone. STCs at $40, VEECs at $85, ESCs at $30 (reference prices as at 2026-07-07). Claim year 2026, medium household.
SRES — STCs (national)
| Zone 1 | 13 STCs | $520 |
| Zone 2 | 12 STCs | $480 |
| Sydney (Z3) | 15 STCs | $600 |
| Melbourne (Z4) | 16 STCs | $640 |
| Canberra (Z5) | 16 STCs | $640 |
VEU — VEECs (Victoria)
| Zone | Repl. electric metro / regional | Repl. gas | Energy savings (small load) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne (Z4) | 9 / 10 | 8 | 68.4% |
| Canberra (Z5) | 9 / 9 | 7 | 65.5% |
ESS — ESCs (NSW)
| Zone | Repl. electric metro / regional | Repl. gas metro / regional | Energy savings (medium load) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney (Z3) | 27 / 28 | 12 / 12 | 72.9% |
| Canberra (Z5) | 28 / 29 | 12 / 12 | 69.4% |
Certificate counts are computed from the model's registered performance data using the current regulated equations. A lodged claim depends on the specific installation, household size, and the scheme rules in force at creation. Energy savings % is against the AS/NZS 4234:2021 reference electric storage water heater for that zone and load size, calculated from the model's registered performance data, or taken directly from the register where it publishes a savings figure. VEU registers this data at the small load (the step-down load for a medium-rated system) and ESS at the medium load, so the two schemes' figures differ for the same zone.
The Soltaro HPWSTR003 is an all-in-one air source heat pump water heater with a 270 L enamel tank, the larger companion to the HPWSTR002. The heat exchanger is a microchannel wrap-around coil around the tank, so refrigerant does not contact the water directly. Rated heating capacity is 2.82 kW at a rated input power of 0.70 kW (COP 4.15 under A20/15, W15-55), and the unit operates on heat pump alone from -7 to 43 degrees C ambient, extending to -15 degrees C with the electric element enabled.
The unit carries a 1.8 kW electric resistance element for boost and hybrid heating modes, on top of the heat pump. Rated outlet water temperature is 60 degrees C (max 70 degrees C), with automatic sterilisation heating to 60 degrees C on a 7-day cycle. Refrigerant is R290 (400 g charge) via a GMCC rotary compressor and electronic expansion valve.
The cabinet is a single all-in-one tower (620 mm diameter, 1838 mm high, 118 kg net), rated at 49 dBA. Sold in AU/NZ alongside the visually identical Hisense-branded range, but registered separately under the Soltaro brand.
Registered model codes
HPWSTR003
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