With energy prices rising and families becoming more eco-conscious, it’s no wonder renewable heating is becoming the go-to solution for many UK households.
This article will cover what renewable heating really is, the different sources, and how you could save thousands by adopting the Governments’ green energy scheme.
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Renewable Heating In The UK
For a system to be classed as ‘renewable heating’’ it must be run from a source that can’t be depleted and constantly renewed.
In recent years, the number of non-renewable energy sources, known as fossil fuels, has dropped significantly in the UK. However, due to the colder temperatures last year, the UK ranked fourteenth in a list of countries with the highest primary energy consumption, meaning we must continue the renewable heating trend to have a major impact.
It’s crucial that we collectively try to make greener choices to reduce emissions in the atmosphere. By reducing emissions, we can help
Reduce pollution-related illnesses
Improve air quality
Reduce the speed of climate change, which involves the rapid change in temperature
Renewable Heating In Your Home
If you’re currently running oil, LPG fuelled heating or a conventional boiler, it may be time to switch to a renewable heating system. Depending on your home, location and personal preferences, there are a few different renewable heating options to choose from.
Heat Pumps
Heat Pumps are an efficient way to heat any home as they capture the heat in the air and distributes it throughout your home. There are two options: air source heat pumps and ground source heat pumps. Although heat pumps run on electricity, they are very efficient because the amount of heat being produced is greater than the electricity to run the system.
Solar Panels
According to The Solar Trade Association, around 900,000 British homes have solar PV panels installed. Solar panels absorb the sun's energy, converted into direct current (DC) electricity and then into alternating current (AC).
Solar panels don’t pollute the environment as they don’t release any greenhouse gases or emissions into the atmosphere, making them one of the greenest solutions. Solar panels have evolved massively over the last few years. You can now get as much heating as you need on an overcast day.
Sun Amp Batteries
Sun amp batteries work with a renewable energy source to create a compact and efficient way to heat your home and water. Sun amp batteries use little space but provide big returns in cost-saving.
There are a lot of questions around ‘what is the best renewable heating system?’ but it really depends on your budget, where you live and your ultimate goal. Our team is here to answer all your renewable heating questions.
The Cost of Renewable Heating Systems
Deciding to invest in renewable heating is exciting but can be a big financial decision. The government are keen to get more homes using renewable heating and created the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive that helps subsides the cost of
Biomass boilers
Solar water heating
Certain heat pumps
To find out how much you could get from the incentive, check out the renewable calculator here.
As well as considering the financial cost of renewable heating systems, you should also think about steps you can take before taking the plunge into investing in renewable energy.
Adding insulation in your home and turning down the thermostat by one degree can help save you money and lower your energy consumption. But ultimately, by investing in renewable heating systems, you’ll be saving money in the long run.
Renewable heating is an excellent option if you’re looking to save money in the long term and reduce your environmental impact.
There are various renewable systems you can implement into your home, such as heat pumps, solar panels, and sun amp batteries. By talking to experts (like us), we can help you find the perfect renewable solution for your home.