Integrating thermal storage with solar power can enhance your energy efficiency, reduce your energy bills, and reduce your carbon footprint.
Our Qcells solar panels are designed to capture sunlight and convert it into clean, renewable electricity for your home or business. When combined with a home battery storage system, you can store surplus electricity for use during periods of low sunlight, helping to further reduce your reliance on the grid. Solar power generation is not always consistent – the amount of energy generated depends on the time of day, the weather, and seasonal changes.
Thermal storage, like our Sunamp Thermino heat batteries, can store excess solar energy. This solution allows you to capture and store the solar energy generated during the day and use it later for hot water. Sunamp Thermino heat batteries are designed using a state-of-the-art phase change material (PCM) which allows for highly energy-dense storage. When combined with a Qcells solar system, thermal storage can help maximise the benefits of your solar installation in the following ways:
By storing excess energy in a Sunamp thermal store, you can ensure a continuous supply of hot water even when your solar system isn’t generating electricity. This reduces your reliance on grid-supplied energy and ensures you can use renewable energy for everyday needs such as showering and cleaning. The result is lower energy bills and a reduced carbon footprint.
Without storage, excess solar energy generated during the day might go to waste, as you do not have an immediate need for electricity or hot water. By integrating home battery storage and a Sunamp Thermino thermal store, you can store this surplus energy. When you need hot water – even in the evening or at night – your batteries will deliver the stored energy, effectively increasing your self-consumption rate.
Self-consumption refers to the percentage of solar energy you generate and use directly in your home. By integrating storage, you can ensure that you’re making the most of your solar system’s output.
Thermal storage not only helps you to use more of the energy your solar system produces, but it also increases the overall efficiency of your energy use. Storing solar energy means you can access it without drawing from expensive grid electricity. Over time, this can significantly reduce your energy costs. Sunamp Thermino heat batteries are especially energy-efficient, providing high thermal energy density in a compact form. This means that it can store more energy in less space, and your home will benefit from a steady supply of hot water with minimal heat losses, and you could even save space in your home.
One of the most significant benefits of using thermal storage alongside solar panels is the availability of hot water 24/7. Solar systems produce energy during daylight hours, but your need for hot water doesn’t need to stop when the sun sets. A Sunamp Thermino heat battery can ensure that you always have access to hot water, without worrying about the time of day or cloudy conditions.
If you already have a solar system installed, integrating a Sunamp Thermino heat battery is easy. Whether you’re installing a brand new solar system or retrofitting a Sunamp to an existing system, adding thermal storage is a smart way to maximise the value of your solar investment.
Solar energy is already an eco-friendly solution, and by combining it with thermal storage, you can further reduce your carbon footprint. Instead of relying on fossil fuels for your hot water heating, you can use clean, renewable energy to power your home, which is better for the planet and for your community.
We’re proud to offer a complete turnkey solution: Qcells solar systems and home battery storage, ELKATHERM® electric radiators and Sunamp Thermino heat batteries for hot water. By combining these technologies, we ensure that you get the most out of your solar investment. Our team will work with you to design a customised system that meets your energy needs, reduces your energy costs, and increases your energy independence.
If you’re ready to harness the full potential of solar energy with thermal storage, get in touch today. Our team will guide you through every step, from installation to optimisation, to ensure you’re getting the most efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective solution for your home or business.