THALEOS - Performer 3 Thermodynamic Water Heater - 200L - R290 - THA986115

In summary

The Performer 3 200L is the smart thermodynamic water heater to recommend for households of 3 to 5 people equipped with solar panels. Its Smart Control automatically manages heating based on available surplus PV energy: the energy produced is consumed first, the electricity bill drops, and the customer's solar investment is fully recouped — even without a storage battery.

The CET Performer 3 200L: transforming hot water into thermal storage

The Performer 3 200L doesn't just produce domestic hot water; it acts as a true thermal storage unit for solar energy. Where an electrochemical battery stores kilowatt-hours in electrical form, the DHW tank converts and stores them as heat in 200 liters of water —available on demand, without any loss of comfort.

Its Smart Control function detects surplus solar energy and activates heating at the optimal time—without manual intervention or an external gateway. The tank thus becomes the primary recipient of surplus solar energy as a flexible consumer , even before the energy is fed into the grid at a low buyback rate.

For the installer, this is the argument that changes the profitability calculation presented to the client:

• Without Smart Control : the surplus PV goes to the grid at a low buyback rate;

• With the Performer 3 : this same surplus is stored thermally with a COP of up to 3.4 — i.e. 3.4 kWh of heat produced for 1 kWh of electricity consumed .

• Customer result : up to 70–75% savings on the DHW bill, from the first year, without an electric battery;

And when solar production is insufficient, the 1200W electric backup automatically takes over — guaranteeing uninterrupted comfort, whatever the weather.

Compatible with battery storage: even more efficient

The Performer 3 operates completely autonomously on surplus PV, but its potential increases significantly with PV + battery storage installations:

• During the day: the battery charges, the CET consumes the direct surpluses

• In the evening: the battery powers the CET during peak usage periods (evening showers).

• Overall self-consumption rate : optimized throughout the day

For the installer who offers a complete system (modules + hybrid inverter + battery + CET), the Performer 3 200L integrates natively into the scheme without an additional gateway.

Technical specifications: 200L, the right size for 3 to 5 people

With a 200-liter tank and a COP of 3.40 at 15°C (L profile) , the Performer 3 meets the domestic hot water needs of a household of 3 to 5 people while minimizing grid consumption. Its 600W heat pump ensures a gradual and quiet temperature increase throughout the day, ideally timed to coincide with solar energy production.

Key technical features:

• Capacity : 200 L — suitable for 3 to 5 people, single-family home

• Heat pump power : 600 W / Electric backup: 1200 W

• Refrigerant : R290 (natural propane, 150 g) — GWP = 3, F-Gas compliant

• Energy efficiency class for public buildings : A+ (116%)

• Operating range : ambient air +5 to +43 °C / ducted: -5 to +43 °C

• Noise level : 51 dB(A) — suitable for technical rooms adjacent to living areas

• Dimensions : 600 × 600 × 1716 mm | Weight: 76 kg

• Sheathing : Ø 160 mm

• Manufacturer's warranty : 5 years parts and compressor

• Made in France

Installation scenario: where and for whom should the 200L be prescribed?

New detached house (BBC / RE2020)
Combined with a PV system from the outset, the Performer 3 200L maximizes self-consumption without oversizing the storage tank. Its COP of 3.40 and A+ energy efficiency rating (116%) meet the RE2020 requirements for domestic hot water production.

Energy renovation with water heater replacement
Replacing a conventional electric water heater simultaneously with the installation of PV panels: Smart Control is operational immediately upon commissioning, without complex configuration. Accelerated ROI for the customer.

Existing PV installation without battery
The customer already has panels but sells their surplus at a low price. The Performer 3 200L is the ideal upgrade solution: it immediately makes use of the energy that was going to the grid.

PV installation + battery
The Performer 3 integrates natively into systems with storage. Domestic hot water is produced directly from surpluses during the day, and the battery is available for other uses — overall optimization of flows without manual arbitration.

Household of more than 5 people or intensive DHW consumption? Discover the Performer 3 240L — same technology, larger volume.

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FAQ — Performer 3 200L and solar self-consumption

How does the Smart Control know when there is surplus solar energy available?
The Performer 3 receives a control signal from the inverter or the system's energy management system ( dry contact or pilot wire input). As soon as production exceeds the household's instantaneous consumption, the signal triggers or intensifies the heating. No external gateway or cloud subscription is required—the logic is fully integrated.

What is the minimum PV power required to efficiently power the Performer 3 200L?
The Performer 3 heat pump consumes 600 W in nominal operation. A 3 kWp PV system (6 to 8 panels depending on sunlight) typically generates sufficient surplus energy to cover the domestic hot water needs of a 3- to 5-person household for most of the year. Below 2 kWp, grid backup is more heavily relied upon during the winter months.

Is 200L the right size for a family of 4?
Yes, that's the standard size. Based on 40 to 50 liters per person per day, the Performer 3 200L comfortably serves 3 to 5 people under normal use. In case of exceptional demand (weekends, guests), the 1200W backup heater ensures uninterrupted comfort without any waiting.

What is the concrete difference with the Performer 3 240L?
The 200L model is designed for households of 3 to 5 people with standard water consumption. The 240L model offers additional storage capacity for larger families (5–7 people) or households with higher hot water consumption (long showers, baths). Both models share the same Smart Control technology, R290 refrigerant, and a 5-year warranty.

Does the Performer 3 function normally without a solar installation?
Yes, the Performer 3 is a self-contained ambient air heat pump. Without a PV signal, it operates on the electrical grid in optimized mode. Smart Control is only active when a solar production signal is present—it's an optimization layer, not a prerequisite for operation.