Solar Assisted Heat Pumps

An air source heat pump has:

A condenser is made up of a plate heat exchanger.
A rotary compressor.
An enclosed finned tube heat exchanger (evaporator).
A big fan to convect air over the evaporator.
A motorised valve.
A pump to circulate water through the plate heat exchanger.

A solar assisted heat pump has only:
A reciprocating compressor.
An externally sited aluminium roll bond heat exchanger (evaporator).
Solar assisted heat pumps gain efficiency boosts from solar irradiance on the externally located and exposed, big surface area, aluminium roll bond heat exchanger panel when the sun is shining down on it in addition to absorbing heat from the outside air.

In summary, solar assisted heat pumps operate on the same fundamental principles as air source heat pumps, but they use passive convection (wind) rather than forced convection, which eliminates the need for fans. Additionally, they heat water directly, eliminating the need for pumps, plate heat exchangers, or motorised valves, which results in fewer moving parts, less frequent maintenance, lower electrical consumption, and low noise levels. Finally, they make use of solar irradiance.

Solar assisted heat pumps (SAHP) combine an air-to-water heat pump with a Thermodynamic panel and heat pump are usually linked directly, sharing the same refrigeration circuit. Heat from the outdoor air is absorbed by the solar collector into a refrigerant gas.

Solar assisted heat pumps are becoming more common in households because they have many advantages over traditional mechanical systems. Solar assisted heat pumps have the ability to operate in climates that are unsuitable for traditional mechanical systems, such as cold weather and high altitude. They also have low operating costs, because they use solar energy to convert thermal energy into mechanical energy.

A heat pump heating system can be combined with solar panels to ensure that your heating and hot water needs are met while also being eco-friendly. It’s completely possible for solar panels to produce all the electricity you need to run your heat pump, depending on the size of the solar array.

Heat pumps are a great option for those who are looking for an environmentally friendly hot water solution. They use renewable technology to create heat and don’t use any fossil fuels. Additionally, Solar Assisted Heat Pump can be used in conjunction with solar panels to boost the hot water temperature up to 60 degrees from 55 degrees, effectively turning the SAHP into battery

Solar assisted heat pumps work 24/7! Solar assistant heat pumps take latent heat from the air and transforms it into a gas. Solar assisted heat pumps have an additional benefit too – direct sunlight improves the efficiency of the panel.

​​The thermodynamic system is a great solution for domestic heating and hot water. Working like a ‘fridge in reverse’, solar assisted heat pumps circulate refrigerant liquid around a thermodynamic panel that is attached to an external wall. As the panel absorbs energy, it is passed to the refrigerant which changes the state to gas.

Our selection of Solar Assisted Heat Pumps includes intelligent controllers that can send and receive a digital signal from a PV inverter in order to be informed when an inverter may be generating or exporting electricity. With an increasing number of consumers now producing their own electricity from solar PV, this technology is becoming more and more common.

The hot water cylinder is heated to a greater degree when the systems get this notification, acting as a battery to store the generated electricity in the form of hot water for later use by the consumer.

A solar assisted heat pump (SAHP) installation is an excellent way to supply hot water to your dwellings. It is both economical and environmentally friendly.

The ideal low-carbon heating option is a heat pump, which operates on thermodynamics. However, the electricity they use to operate can be costly on its own. You can use free renewable energy to power your home’s hot water system by include solar panels in the equation.

Solar panels produce electricity by absorbing the sun’s natural energy, which is a renewable resource. In essence, the Solar Panels provide electricity that powers both your home’s green electricity supply and the Heat Pump affordably.

Solar assisted heat pumps are eco-friendly. You can lower your home’s carbon emissions, making it more eco-friendly and and improving the EPC rating of your home in the process.

Solar assisted heat pumps are lower maintenance and more reliable than comparable systems due to their fewer moving parts.

Solar assisted heat pumps take advantage of heat and solar principles, so they work 24/7, day and night to heat your soace and water when needed.