Solar panels, EVs with a slight advantage/disadvantage
Discussion
Wanted some people's thoughts on this, so I'll paint you a picture of my scenario.
Recently purchased a house, currently have 1 ev, will likely get another or at least a phev with a 40 mile EV only range for the Mrs.
From previous calculations Solar hasn't been worth it from a financial stand point in recent times.
However, the house I have purchased, has an ancient central heating system (warm air heating).
This needs to be replaced at a cost of circa £8-10k with a boiler system and all the relevant radiators and piping.
In addition, I'm budgeting a further £3-4k to rewire and replace existing stuff, as it's truly ancient.
I'm thinking, instead of gas central heating, would it be worthwhile getting solar panels with a battery and using a combination of electric radiator/underfloor heating.
And ofcourse will utilize some of the solar power to charge the cars.
The usual debate of recouping cost is less applicable here as I need to spend £8k anyway. But solar instead of gas central heating?
The house is a medium size 3 bedroom semi detached (East facing).
Anyone with some expertise or experience on the matter want to share their thoughts?
Many thanks in advance
Recently purchased a house, currently have 1 ev, will likely get another or at least a phev with a 40 mile EV only range for the Mrs.
From previous calculations Solar hasn't been worth it from a financial stand point in recent times.
However, the house I have purchased, has an ancient central heating system (warm air heating).
This needs to be replaced at a cost of circa £8-10k with a boiler system and all the relevant radiators and piping.
In addition, I'm budgeting a further £3-4k to rewire and replace existing stuff, as it's truly ancient.
I'm thinking, instead of gas central heating, would it be worthwhile getting solar panels with a battery and using a combination of electric radiator/underfloor heating.
And ofcourse will utilize some of the solar power to charge the cars.
The usual debate of recouping cost is less applicable here as I need to spend £8k anyway. But solar instead of gas central heating?
The house is a medium size 3 bedroom semi detached (East facing).
Anyone with some expertise or experience on the matter want to share their thoughts?
Many thanks in advance
Really insightful reply, appreciate it.
Perhaps only worth it if I can put up with higher bills November - February.
I know the govt wants us to come away from gas boilers, but there just seems to be no viable alternative. I'm not sold on heat pumps.
Seems I have to spend money on a system which will be discouraged in the near future (our faithful friend, fossil fuel)
Perhaps only worth it if I can put up with higher bills November - February.
I know the govt wants us to come away from gas boilers, but there just seems to be no viable alternative. I'm not sold on heat pumps.
Seems I have to spend money on a system which will be discouraged in the near future (our faithful friend, fossil fuel)
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