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Combining insulation with solar energy and a heat pump is a great choice.
Insulation keeps your home comfortable year-round, so your heat pump and solar panels don’t have to work as hard. This means you can make the most of cleaner energy sources and rely less on the grid.
If you live in York, you may be eligible for a government grant to help cover the costs. Our advisers can help you find the best heat pump, insulation and solar solution for your home. They can also connect you with suppliers to get it installed.
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How insulation, solar and a heat pump work together
When you combine insulation with solar power and a heat pump, you use less electricity and save money. This is also better for the environment. Here’s how it works:
Insulation acts like a fluffy blanket for your house. It keeps your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer, so you don’t need to use as much energy.
Solar panels use sunlight and turn it into electricity. Solar batteries can store this electricity for later use.
Heat pumps are smart machines that keep your home warm and give you hot water. They do use some electricity but can be powered by solar.
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What do heat pump, insulation, solar combined solutions look like and where does it fit in your house?
Solar panels are either dark blue or black. They are flat and one panel is about the size of a front door. They sit on your roof to soak up sunlight. On a two-bedroom house, you might see around eight of these panels.
Solar batteries are compact units, roughly the size of a fridge freezer. They are connected to your solar panels and can be stored anywhere in your home. Many people keep them in their garage, utility room, or a cupboard.
Air source heat pumps have two parts. The outside unit looks like a big air conditioner and sits on the ground next to your wall.
Ground source heat pumps also have two parts. The outside unit is similar to the air source heat pump and it sits on the ground next to your wall.
Both heat pumps have an inside part that is about the size of a fridge. This includes pipes and other equipment.
Insulation is usually less noticeable than a heat pump. Here’s an idea of what each type looks like, and where it goes:
Insulation | What does it look like? | Where does it go? |
Loft insulation | A soft and fluffy blanket | Between wooden beams in the loft |
Room-in-roof insulation | Can be soft and fluffy, spray foam or solid | Between wooden beams and hard to reach corners of the loft |
Cavity wall insulation | A fluffy material or tiny beads | Fits between walls |
Internal wall insulation | Flat and rectangular panels | On inside walls |
External wall insulation | Can be fluffy like wool, made from wood, or plastic | On outside walls |
Underfloor insulation | Can be soft and fluffy like wool, or hard and firm | Hidden under the floor |
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Committing to a large-scale home upgrade can seem scary, but support is available; and it’s worth it both for the environment and for the improved comfort, security and lower bills.
Denise, Fulford
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