The Panasonic RAC Solo is a genuinely different kind of air conditioner: a stand-alone, all-in-one heat pump that needs no outdoor unit whatsoever. Instead of a condenser on a wall bracket or the ground, this 2.1kW model exchanges air with the outside through just two wall openings (162 mm diameter), making it ideal for flats, listed buildings, and any property where a conventional outdoor unit isn't practical or permitted. Built with R32 refrigerant and finished in a slim, full-metal body just 165mm deep, this unit delivers a nominal cooling output of 2.09 kW and heating output of 2.08 kW, suitable for rooms of up to approx. 20 m2.
30 dB(A)
Quiet mode sound
No F-Gas Certification Required for Installation
Because the RAC Solo arrives factory pre-charged and sealed, with no refrigerant connections made on site, installation does not require F-Gas certification. Standard electrical competence and awareness of local building control rules for external wall penetrations still apply.
No Outdoor Unit
Two 162 mm wall openings replace the traditional external condenser entirely, removing the usual planning, noise, and vandalism concerns tied to outdoor equipment.
DC Inverter Technology
The compressor continuously modulates output to match room demand rather than cycling on and off, which is what delivers the SEER/SCOP efficiency figures below in real-world use.
Full Heat Pump, Not Just Cooling
Reversible operation delivers heating down to -15 degC to +18 degC outdoor temperature, engineered specifically for UK winters rather than as a summer-only cooling add-on.
Preheated Condensate Tray
A built-in no-frost system with a preheated condenser water tray prevents drainage freezing during cold-weather heating operation.
Self-Closing Grille
The external grille only opens during active operation, keeping the wall opening discreet and helping exclude draughts and insects when the unit is idle.
Flexible Mounting
Supports both down (floor-level) and overhead (high-level) installation using the corresponding accessory kit, and a side-exit formwork kit is available where the openings can't sit directly behind the unit.
| Performance |
| Cooling capacity (nominal) |
2.09 kW |
| Cooling capacity (min-max) |
0.83 - 2.64 kW |
| EER |
3.29 (A+) |
| SEER |
4.70 |
| Cooling input power |
0.64 kW |
| Heating capacity (nominal) |
2.08 kW |
| Heating capacity (min-max) |
0.71 - 2.64 kW |
| Heating capacity at -7 degC |
1.37 kW |
| COP |
3.31 (A+) |
| SCOP |
3.80 |
| Heating input power |
0.63 kW |
| Electrical |
| Power supply |
230V / 1-phase / 50Hz |
| Maximum current |
4.10 A |
| Airflow & Sound |
| Air flow (Max/Avg/Min) |
6.3 / 5.2 / 4.3 m3/min |
| External air flow (Max/Avg/Min) |
7.7 / 6.3 / 5.5 m3/min |
| Moisture removal |
0.8 L/h |
| Indoor sound pressure (Hi/Lo/Quiet-Lo) |
39 / 30 / 26 dB(A) |
| Outdoor-facing sound pressure (Hi/Lo) |
49 / 36 dB(A) |
| Refrigerant |
| Refrigerant type |
R32 |
| Refrigerant charge |
0.5 kg |
| Physical & Installation |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
549 x 1010 x 165 mm |
| Net weight |
41 kg |
| Wall hole diameter |
162 mm |
| Distance between wall holes |
293 mm |
| Cooling operating range |
-5 degC to +43 degC |
| Heating operating range |
-15 degC to +18 degC |
| Model Codes |
| Manufacturer part number (EU) |
P-MOZ20IC5-E |
| UK model code |
P-MOZ20IC5-UK |
Does the RAC Solo need an outdoor unit?
No. The RAC Solo is a stand-alone, all-in-one system. It replaces the usual outdoor condenser with two wall openings (162 mm, or 202 mm on the largest model) that allow the unit to exchange air directly with the outside.
Is F-Gas certification required to install this unit?
No refrigerant connections are made on site - the unit arrives factory-charged and sealed - so installation does not require F-Gas certification. Standard electrical and building-fabric competence still applies, and local building control requirements for external wall openings should always be checked.
Can the RAC Solo be installed high on a wall or at floor level?
Yes. The unit supports both down (floor-level) and overhead (high-level) installation, using the corresponding accessory kit for each orientation.
Does the unit work in winter as well as summer?
Yes. RAC Solo is a full reversible heat pump, not just a cooling unit, and continues to deliver heating output down to -15 degC outdoor temperature.
What size room is the 2.1kW model suitable for?
Based on the nominal cooling and heating outputs, this model is generally suited to rooms of up to approx. 20 m2, though actual suitability depends on insulation, glazing, ceiling height and room orientation.
