What is an electric home and how does it work?

What’s in an all-electric home?

An all-electric home uses electricity to power its heating, hot water, and appliances. Instead of using fossil fuels like gas or oil, an all-electric home is equipped with electric technologies. A HeatElectric home consists of:

• Solar panels
  Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity, reducing your reliance on the grid. Even on cloudy days, Qcells solar panels can generate renewable electricity for your home.
• Battery storage
  A home battery can store any excess electricity generated by your solar panels, allowing you to use that energy during the evening or during peak demand times when electricity is more expensive. This allows you to make the most of your solar PV system.
• Sunamp water heater
  These innovative heat batteries use phase change material technology to heat water, providing a highly efficient alternative to traditional water heating systems.
• ELKATHERM® electric radiators
  Our German manufactured electric radiators deliver steady and precise heating on demand, offering a more comfortable and controllable experience. They’re more efficient than traditional ‘wet’ gas heaters, and are available in a huge range of shapes, sizes, and colour options.

Benefits of an all-electric home

• Cost savings
  By generating your own electricity through solar panels and storing excess energy in a home battery, you can significantly reduce your energy bills. Pair this with our ELKATHERM® electric radiators and a Sunamp water heater, and you can further cut down on your reliance on the electricity grid. For best results, consider switching to a time of use tariff, which offers lower rates during off-peak hours. You can use this off-peak tariff to charge your batteries and Sunamp.
• Lower environmental impact
  By replacing a fossil fuel-based energy system with clean, renewable electricity for your heating and hot water, you’ll drastically reduce your household’s carbon footprint. All-electric homes are a key part of the push towards net zero.
• Smart energy management
  The Qcells app gives real-time data on how much electricity your solar panels are generating, allowing you to make informed decisions about energy consumption and helping you to save even more on your electricity bills.
• Improved comfort
  Our ELKATHERM® electric radiators offer precise temperature control, providing consistent warmth and comfortable heat whenever you need it. They don’t dry out the air like some other heating systems, and there’s no noisy fan to disturb your peace.
• Enhanced safety
  Electric systems eradicate the risks associated with gas leaks and carbon monoxide poisoning, providing a safer environment for you and your family.

How can you make your home all-electric?

Transforming your home into an all-electric one can be done in stages or all at once, depending on your preference and budget. A typical roadmap could look like this:

1. Start with solar
   Solar panels are a great first step. They let you generate your own electricity and immediately lower your reliance on the grid, and therefore your energy bills.
2. Add home battery storage
   For maximum benefit, combine your solar panels with a battery storage system.
3. Upgrade your heating
   Replace your old gas / oil boiler with ELKATHERM® electric radiators and a Sunamp water heater. You could even do this step gradually, just replacing the heating in a few rooms at a time.

Ready to switch?

HeatElectric offer a full turn-key solution: we can install your solar panels, home batteries, ELKATHERM® electric radiators and Sunamp thermal store. A HeatElectric system is not only a smart financial decision, but also an important step towards a more sustainable future.

Get in touch today to find out more and to book your free home survey.