The energy generation and demand map is changing. It is complex (not just complicated). Pricing mechanisms are dysfunctional and born out of centralised power generation not decentralised generation and storage. Electrical pricing is often derived from gas market pricing. How daft is that towards a zero carbon emission economy? The result massive home energy price hikes and self interest companies getting very rich.
Heat pumps are being pushed. But try and find an installer, navigate the grant and vat rebate quagmire, right size and commission and you´ll probably buy an exchange gas boiler identical to the one you have and get it the next day. When your family is cold you have to move fast!
Well there is an alternative electrically driven alternative you can now swop out to which makes use of a heat battery. Simply put you buy electric when it is cheap heat up your ´´Heat Battery´´, and only use it when you really need it through clever software. Sounds simple.. because it is.
Is this a flickering needle on a lab test bench surrounded by dishevelled boffins ? No. You can buy one now from a company called Tepeo. A half to two thirds energy bill reduction is not uncommon.
Here is the detailed explanation from its boss Johan du Plessis as interviewed by Imogen of everything electric fame.
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