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Zypho® Shower Drain Heat Recovery System

Sustainable building materials & equipment

Capturing heat from shower wastewater to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

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Zypho S.A.

Company Established Year

Since 2009

Who is this solution for

Govt, Business, NGO

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To sell

Project Status

In commerce

Looking to expand internationally

Yes

Doing business in

worldwide

Awards and certifications

Design Plus by ISH Award

2019

Recognized for innovative and user-friendly product design in plumbing solutions.

Red Dot Design Award

2024

Awarded for outstanding compact thermal recovery unit entitled Zypho Slim50.

Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label

2024

Awarded for passive shower heat recovery system with sustainability and profitability standards.

Product description

Zypho® Shower Drain Heat Recovery System is an innovative green solution that captures heat from shower wastewater to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions. As warm used water flows down the drain, it passes through a heat exchanger that preheats the incoming cold water feeding the shower or water heater. This system requires no power or electronics and can save between 30% and 75% of hot water energy depending on the model.

Models include the iZi30 (easy to retrofit), PiPe (vertical solution), and PiPeDW (double wall). Each is compact, plumber-friendly, and compatible with bathtubs, linear drains, or raised showers. Zypho units improve a building’s energy rating and comply with green construction codes across Europe. The system reduces CO₂ emissions and supports the transition to nearly zero-energy buildings (nZEB). With no moving parts, Zypho is reliable and maintenance-free, and includes built-in safety features to prevent contamination. It is widely adopted in hotels, apartments, public housing, and retrofitted energy efficiency upgrades. The product offers a return on investment in under five years in many cases.

Key characteristics and environmental benefits

  • Captures heat from shower wastewater to preheat incoming cold water
  • Saves between 30% and 75% of hot water energy
  • Models include iZi30, PiPe, and PiPeDW for different installation needs
  • Improves building energy rating and complies with green construction codes
  • Reduces CO2 emissions and supports transition to nearly zero-energy buildings
  • Reliable, maintenance-free, and includes safety features
  • Widely adopted in various building types for energy efficiency upgrades
  • Offers return on investment in under five years in many cases

About the Company

Zypho is a Portugal-based cleantech company founded in 2009 that develops passive shower drain heat recovery systems. Its patented solution recovers up to 75% of the heat from warm wastewater during showers, transferring it to the incoming cold water supply—significantly reducing energy consumption and carbon footprint. Zypho systems operate passively with no electricity, batteries, or moving parts, making them easy to install and highly durable. The company’s technology complies with EU energy efficiency standards, including Part L, Passive House, and SAP, and improves building EPC ratings. Zypho has installed more than 20,000 units across the UK, Netherlands, Portugal, Brazil, and Isle of Man, serving residential, hospitality, commercial, and public-sector projects. In 2023, the company was acquired by Aliaxis Group, strengthening its production and distribution capacity across global markets. Zypho’s solution is a cost-effective, low-maintenance answer to energy loss in buildings and is especially suited for new builds, eco-homes, social housing, and government-supported sustainability programs.

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