
Energy and climate tech
Why UK solar homes may save more by sending surplus power to a heat pump
For UK households with rooftop solar and an air-to-water heat pump, using surplus electricity to heat water with the heat pump can be worth nearly three times as much as using an immersion diverter, according to figures cited in a pv magazine article. The best option still depends on tariffs, system controls and how households prioritise batteries and hot water.


