Solar thermal integrated into ASHP

[JohnMo]

12 minutes ago, Iceverge said:

Have you any evacuated tubes to tie onto it for the lower winter temps

No, but I do have space on the frame for another panel or tubes.  Sun's out this afternoon, so will have a look later to check how many kWh I produced today.

 

By way of compensation my 22 PV panels are doing 2.5 to 3kW. So for the size ST is quite effective.

[JohnMo]

4 hours ago, JohnMo said:

Sun's out this afternoon, so will have a look later to check how many kWh I produced today

Basically produced a whole 2kWh. But was enough for the heat pump stayed off for 4 hours from midday until around 4pm. Currently set to run 24/7 on WC.

[JohnMo]

Just to finish the thread off

 

Over the winter the solar thermal didn't really earn it's space, it did generate some energy when the sun was out, in short bursts , but not enough.  So the panel was removed yesterday. May find a summer use for it, but not really why I got it.

[Andehh]

Hot water for washing the car, or a paddling pool etc etc!

[JohnMo]

4 hours ago, Andehh said:

Hot water for washing the car, or a paddling pool etc etc!

I was thinking something similar - have a detached garage some way from the house. It has water, I have a no longer used thermal store, roof does have some shading, but may be workable.