Start paying less by taking advantage of the low electricity consumption of heat pump systems
Choose heat pump systems for their high efficiency, and retain them for their low electricity consumption. Your energy bill will thank you for it.
According to Eurostat, the European Statistical Office, 62.8% of household energy consumption is for heating. Choosing more efficient, sustainable options such as heat pump systems could bring this figure down much lower. As an environmentally friendly energy source, these systems can regulate your home’s climate at virtually no cost, helping to keep your energy bill to a minimum.
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Cut the cost of regulating your home’s climate thanks to the low consumption of heat pump systems
With rising gas and electricity costs, we are all trying to reduce energy usage and lower our bills. A key benefit of a heat pump climate control system, as we've already mentioned in this article, is its ability to deliver more usable energy than it consumes to operate. In other words, heat pump systems consume considerably less electricity than the heat they generate. Or, to put it another way (just in case it's still not clear), they achieve much more for much less. Under normal conditions, these systems generate 4 kW of heat for every 1 kW consumed.
So how much does a heat pump system consume? Barely 25% of the total energy produced. The remaining 75% comes from the air, free of charge. This is the energy that the heat pump system extracts from the outdoor air. As a result, the energy performance of a heat pump system is typically 300% to 400%.
Plus, Daikin Altherma systems' Inverter technology reduces energy consumption by 30% compared to other On/Off climate control systems. All this leads to more efficient and rational energy use, significantly lowering household electricity costs.
Combining heat pump systems with solar PV energy can reduce consumption costs to virtually zero.
Another big advantage is that a heat pump system can be combined with a solar PV facility. A heat pump system only needs electricity to run. So if we generate that electricity ourselves, we're talking about our climate control system being able to operate almost free of charge. Or at least at a very reduced price, considering there would be hours (at night) when solar PV energy is unavailable.
One of the latest innovations is that heat pump systems can now manage electricity flows generated by solar panels. If excess energy is generated for heating the home, it can be redirected to heat water. Conversely, if the house requires more energy than the panels generate, the system will adjust to regulate the home’s climate more gradually and, if necessary, draw electricity from the grid.
How much does it cost to install a heat pump system in my home?
Now that we've analysed consumption by heat pump systems, let's move on to the next point. Installing a heat pump system can save over 50% of costs per year, with the system paying for itself in around 4 years. In this article, we explain how to get heating almost free of charge. This is an energy solution that offers significant savings for household finances in the medium to long term.
It's true that initial investment today is higher than for conventional boilers, as these are technically more complex systems. However, when acquiring this type of system, it's important to factor in amortisation. Energy bills see a significant decrease from the first day that heat pump technology is installed in a home.
The price difference between these systems and traditional boilers will be fully recouped within just a few years, depending on the equipment installed. It's worth noting that these products have a long lifespan, matching or exceeding that of a conventional boiler.
In conclusion, heat pump systems offer low energy consumption, maximise energy efficiency, and provide long-term savings, all while reducing the cost of climate control in your home. Are you ready to start saving?