Do air source heat pumps work well with solar panels?

If you’re thinking about making your home as energy-efficient as possible, did you know you can combine solar panels with heat pumps?

Both solutions have become more popular over the years as independent options, but how effective are they as a duo?

Let’s take a look at how these technologies can work together to save you money and help you live more sustainably.

Key Takeaways

• Why combine solar panels with an air source heat pump?
• How do solar panels work?
• How do air source heat pumps work?

Why combine solar panels with an air-source heat pump?

Using solar panels together with an air source heat pump lets you create a super-efficient and sustainable energy system for your home.

Lower energy bills

Solar panels produce electricity as long as there’s daylight. This electricity can power your heat pump and/or your home, which means you draw less energy from the grid.

On the flip side, on those more overcast days when your panels produce less energy, you can still enjoy cheaper heating through your heat pump. This combination helps you keep your bills low no matter what the weather’s doing.

Smaller carbon footprint

Both solar panel installations and heat pumps are green technologies, generating clean energy that doesn’t harm the planet. By relying on renewable energy sources instead of fossil fuels, they help cut down the amount of carbon dioxide you emit.

How do solar panels work?

Solar panels convert daylight into electricity through photovoltaic cells. When daylight hits these cells, it generates direct current (DC) electricity, which is then passed through an inverter, converting it into alternating current (AC) electricity.

This AC energy can then be used to power your home, providing you with an ongoing supply of clean, cheap electricity. If you add a solar battery to your set-up, you can store any excess energy you produce during the day.

This gives you an extra supply of cheap energy during the night or when it’s cloudy and your panels produce less energy.

How do air source heat pumps work?

Air source heat pumps warm your home by transferring heat from the outside air into your home, no matter the weather. The system uses a refrigerant to absorb this heat, which is then compressed to increase its temperature and transferred indoors.

They can even work as a heat dump, letting you cool your home in the summer, offering an energy-efficient, environmentally friendly way to keep your home comfortable all year round.

Get your solar heat pump system with Grant Store

Combining solar panels with an air source heat pump is a smart choice if you’re looking to cut your costs and reduce your environmental impact.

If you’re ready to take the next step or still have questions about how this pairing could transform your energy needs, give us a call today.

We have over 50 years of experience helping people all over the UK cut their costs with energy-saving solutions. From solar panels and heat pump installations to new boilers and improved insulation, we have what you need.

Reach out today and our experts will design and install a bespoke system just for you.