11-10-2023, 08:23 PM
It is very hard to find independent information about heat pumps as most people are trying to sell you one. This view from a company that doesn't want you to buy one may not be impartial is worth a read.
https://www.calor.co.uk/-/media/sites/gr...report.pdf
If you have mains gas the cost per kWh today is capped at 7p for gas and 27p for electricity so for a heat pump to be cost effective it will need an SCOP of just under 4 - ask Greener Living to confirm in writing what the SCOP of the system they are proposing is.
As already mentioned how well the house is insulated and radiator size need to be considered as well as the need for a hot water cylinder and immersion heater.
Solar panels don't really help as when you need heat in the winter months it will probably be dark.
https://www.calor.co.uk/-/media/sites/gr...report.pdf
If you have mains gas the cost per kWh today is capped at 7p for gas and 27p for electricity so for a heat pump to be cost effective it will need an SCOP of just under 4 - ask Greener Living to confirm in writing what the SCOP of the system they are proposing is.
As already mentioned how well the house is insulated and radiator size need to be considered as well as the need for a hot water cylinder and immersion heater.
Solar panels don't really help as when you need heat in the winter months it will probably be dark.