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HEAT PUMPS
ALLIANCE
HEAT PUMPS:
A cost-effective and
environmentally friendly
solution for household
hot water needs
EXPERIENCE THE
For years, households have relied on geysers to provide hot water. However, this approach
is neither cost-effective nor environmentally friendly. That’s why water heat pumps offer
an alternative solution that will not only save you money but also help reduce your carbon
footprint. By investing in an Alliance Heat Pump, you can cut water heating costs by up to
two-thirds.
Now that it’s winter, everyone is taking longer,
hotter showers and baths, which translates to
greater electricity usage and a more expensive
power bill at the end of each month. Electric
water heaters (geysers) are the largest energy consumer
in domestic homes, resulting in high electricity bills.
A conventional geyser works by heating up a tank of water
using an electric element or a gas burner. The heated
water is then stored in the tank until it is needed. The
geyser continues to consume electricity or gas to maintain
the temperature of the water in the tank. On the other
hand, a heat pump uses electricity to extract heat from
the surrounding air or ground and transfer it to the water.
This process is much more energy-efficient than heating
water directly with an electric element or gas burner.
Alliance Heat Pumps consume less electricity to provide
the same amount of hot water. These heat pumps work on
the same principle as air conditioners, extracting ambient
heat from the atmosphere but, instead, transferring it to
water. Thus, in a normal geyser, 1kW of electrical energy
produces just 1kW of heat energy; with an Alliance Heat
Pump, 1kW of electrical energy produces approximately
3kW of heat energy, thereby saving you up to two-thirds
of your water heating bill. This translates into lower
electricity bills and significant cost savings in the long
run. By investing in an Alliance Heat Pump, you’ll not
only save money but also increase the value of your home.
HEAT PUMPS AND SOLAR PV:
ADDED EFFICIENCY
Combining a solar PV system with a heat pump is an
excellent way to further reduce your energy bills and carbon
footprint. Solar PV systems can provide the electricity
needed to power your heat pump, making your hot water
system almost completely independent of the grid.
A solar PV system converts sunlight into electricity so that
appliances and other electrical devices can be powered. By
using solar energy to power your heat pump, you reduce the
need for grid electricity. And because heat pumps use far
less energy to heat your water, this means that if you have
a solar or backup power system, you can use less of it to
heat your water and more of it to power other appliances
and devices in your home. In addition, excess electricity
generated by the solar PV system can be stored in batteries
or sold back to the grid during summer when the demand
for heating is low. By combining these two technologies,
energy costs can be reduced, and carbon emissions can
be reduced. They complement each other as well and play
a crucial part in the switch to sustainable energy.
With soaring energy prices and a strong probability
of more to come, Alliance Heat Pumps in residential
properties have become the go-to energy-saving solution
for consumers to trim their monthly electricity costs.
Overall, using an Alliance Heat Pump to heat your water
can be a smart and efficient way to reduce your energy
usage and make the most of your renewable or backup
power sources and reduce your carbon footprint. Plus, it can
increase your home’s value and appeal to potential buyers.
It’s time to reconsider your household hot water heating
systems: don’t wait any longer – choose an Alliance Heat
Pump and start enjoying the benefits today.
Alliance Africa:
info@allianceafrica.co.za
www.allianceafrica.co.za
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Keep warm
this winter with
Alliance Heat Pumps
Nothing on earth perfects water temperatures
and heats water as easily, affordably or efficiently
as an Alliance Heat Pump.
Available in a range of sizes for diverse applications, Alliance
residential and commercial heat pumps successfully heat
water, for a fraction of the cost compared to conventional
elemental heating appliances.
With expert support, readily available spare parts and
reliable technical service; you can experience the Alliance
difference.
www.allianceafrica.co.za
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