The Challenges in Integrating Heat Pumps, PV and Batteries for Full Energy Freedom

Can combining solar PV, battery storage and a heat pump actually get you close to net zero? In this episode of Homeowners Q&A Paul Arundale, Richard Burrows and Kevin Harrison dissect what really works and what doesn’t when you integrate these technologies.

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0:00 Intro
1:22 How close does having a heat pump, battery, and PV get you to energy independence?
4:13 Can homeowners justify the high upfront cost of a full low-carbon setup?
5:18 Giveaway: Win a six-panel solar PV system
5:59 Aside from Home Assistant, how can homeowners connect their renewable tech?
10:00 Why are manufacturers still slow to enable true interconnectivity?
15:42 Is Home Assistant realistic for most homeowners?
19:02 Can Home Assistant integrate both major and minor smart devices?
20:27 Why larger batteries outperform smaller ones in the long run
22:03 What’s the best order to buy PV, battery, and heat pump if you can’t do it all at once?
24:43 Should you use one installer or separate ones for each technology?
31:48 Conclusion
32:07 Outtakes