WHAT ARE SOLAR-ASSISTED HEAT PUMPS?

You could be forgiven for thinking they’re simply standard heat pumps powered by solar, but they’re not. So exactly what is the tech — and is it worth considering?

Although solar panels can be used to help power an air source heat pump, solar-assisted heat pumps are a different product in their own right. But what they are, how do they differ from other types of heat pump and what are the pros and cons of installation and use? Also, how do they differ from normal heat pumps and is there any value in considering one in your plans? WHAT IS A SOLAR-ASSISTED HEAT PUMP? Solar-assisted heat pumps – also known as thermodynamic water heaters – are effectively a small heat pump that does not have a fan like an air source heat pump, or a ground loop like a ground source heat pump. Instead, it has a black metal panel (or two panels) that are approximately 1.5m ²…

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