Select heating

Today, there are a variety of heating systems. Not all of them are equally sensible – but one stands out positively.

The right criteria for choosing a heating system

Even if ‘affordable’ is tempting at first glance: the inconvenient truth looks different. Heating systems that are cheap to buy shift their actual cost burden into the future – and become an incalculable risk. Using renewable energy therefore means not only being independent and environmentally friendly, but also risk-free. The The comparison is divided into three areas: financial, environmental and safety. These are relative comparisons; in a specific individual case, the assessment may be different.

The most common heating systems

The most common heating systems are compared. Of course, there are other systems, but they are not considered here because of their limited application. This is a fundamental system comparison, not a product comparison. The individual heat pump types are not further distinguished in this comparison, despite their differences. You can find a comparison of heat pump systems here.

The financial aspect

Often, only the initial costs are considered. This is understandable, since the initial amount should not exceed what is available. When viewed in this way, certain heating systems may appear attractive. However, when other cost factors are included – in particular the operating costs, e.g. costs for energy sources / fuel or for maintenance – the picture changes. When the full costs over the entire service life are taken into account, those systems that may have slightly higher initial costs are usually the most cost-effective.

Legend:
5 = Very high
4 = high
3 = Medium
2 = Low
1 = Not available

Environment

When considering the effects on the environment, in particular CO2 emissions, the results are clear and cannot be changed by accompanying measures. At best, noise pollution can be significantly reduced by taking appropriate measures (careful choice of location, sound decoupling, sound insulation).

Legend:
5 = Very high
4 = high
3 = Medium
2 = Low
1 = Not available

The security

When it comes to safety, the picture is clear: although the issue of safety is examined from various angles, fossil-fuel heating systems fail to score points on any of them. One often-neglected point is legal certainty. Similar to electric heating systems, fossil-fuel heating systems could be banned in the not too distant future. For a homeowner, this would be an unpleasant situation, but it can be avoided by acting with the future in mind.

Legend:
5 = Very high
4 = high
3 = Medium
2 = Low
1 = Not available

Conclusion

The comparison shows that heat pumps in conjunction with a PV system make a lot of sense. This connection is important: if the electricity is not produced renewably, but comes from a coal- or nuclear-fired power plant, the advantages of a heat pump are drastically reduced. Solar systems, on the other hand, produce electricity exclusively sustainably. You can find more information about the sustainability of solar installations here. In fact, a heat pump is significantly more economical in combination with a solar energy system. This is because solar energy systems are very cost-effective at generating energy. Find out more about the cost-effectiveness of solar installations here. Now it is important to get a clearer overview of your situation. This is easy to do with the free SolarReport. You can obtain it using the Solar Calculator, which takes into account your individual situation and a heat pump. The SolarReport is an excellent basis for deciding on how to proceed. Find out more here.

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