What does shifting your energy load mean?
Shifting your energy load refers to the practice of adjusting when and how you use electricity to maximise efficiency and reduce costs. By leveraging a heat pump, photovoltaic (PV) solar system, and battery storage, you can time your energy consumption to align with when renewable energy is available (like during sunny hours) or when electricity is cheaper (during off-peak hours).
For example, during the day, when your PV system is generating solar energy, you can use that power to run your heat pump or charge your battery. Then, in the evening when solar generation drops, the stored energy in your battery can be used to run the heat pump, reducing the need to draw expensive grid electricity during peak times. This load shifting helps balance energy usage, improve efficiency, and lower energy costs while increasing reliance on clean energy sources.
Shifting energy load with a heat pump, PV system, and battery storage also allows you to maximise the use of renewable energy while reducing reliance on the grid, particularly during peak demand times when energy costs are higher.
Here's how it works:
1. Utilising PV-generated energy during the day: During daylight hours, your photovoltaic panels generate solar energy. This energy can directly power your heat pump for heating or cooling, as well as other household appliances. By using this clean energy during peak solar hours, you minimise the need for grid electricity.
2. Charging the battery: Any excess solar energy that isn't used immediately can be stored in your battery. This stored energy can then be used later in the day, particularly during times when energy demand is high or when solar production decreases, like in the evening or on cloudy days. This ensures you're less reliant on grid power during expensive peak periods.
3. Running the heat pump during off-peak hours: With a battery, you can run your heat pump during the evening or early morning when solar production is low, drawing power from the stored solar energy. This shifts the energy load away from peak grid times when electricity is more expensive, effectively lowering your energy costs.
4. Preheating your home: By timing your heat pump to run during the day when solar energy is abundant or charging the battery when energy is cheapest, you can preheat your home. This reduces the need for heating or cooling during the evening, further decreasing your grid dependency.
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