Targeted Heating in Less-Insulated Rooms
Practical Tips to Optimize Self-Consumption
Why a Photovoltaic System Alone Is Not Enough
Many believe that installing a photovoltaic system with storage is enough to fully power an electric heating system. In reality, for private homes, the average output of a traditional residential system is often between 6 and 9 kWh, which corresponds to peak sunlight hours in warmer seasons.
During winter months and nighttime, even with storage systems, the energy produced is lower than the required demand. For example, a house of about 150 m² would need 10–15 kWh nominal just to cover electric heating, depending on the home’s insulation level.
In practice, a home photovoltaic system helps reduce energy consumption and your electricity bill, but it cannot fully replace grid energy during the coldest periods.
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Self-produced energy is a real “treasure” to exploit in order to reduce waste and increase energy efficiency. A practical solution is to integrate low-consumption electric radiators that can use this surplus without significant additional costs.
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Targeted Heating in Less-Insulated Rooms
In certain situations, such as poorly insulated bathrooms or secondary rooms, excess photovoltaic energy can be used to power low-power electric radiators, providing immediate, targeted comfort for specific needs.
This strategy makes the most of self-produced energy by avoiding grid feed-in, which is currently minimally remunerative, and ensures effective heating in problematic rooms.
Practical Tips to Optimize Self-Consumption
1. Take advantage of peak sunlight hours: schedule electric heating during the times of highest production to maximize self-consumption.
2. Integrate storage systems: even a small battery allows you to store excess energy for use at night or on cloudy days.
3. Consider targeted comfort: using electric radiators in specific rooms, such as bathrooms, reduces overall energy demand and optimizes self-consumption.
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