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Running a tumble dryer on solar: CONDENSER DRYER: 2-5kWh per cycle. On a sunny day: your 4kW solar system can power it, but it uses 50-100% of your solar output. Best: run it 10am-2pm when solar peaks. HEAT PUMP DRYER: 1-2kWh per cycle — half the energy. Much better match for solar. The best type for solar homes. Annual cost: condenser on grid £150-£400. Heat pump on solar: FREE. BEST OPTION: clothesline in summer (free!), heat pump dryer + solar in winter. A dehumidifier + indoor airing rack on solar is another excellent low-energy alternative (0.5-1kWh).
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Solar panels are most powerful when combined with an efficient heating system. Heat pumps use solar-generated electricity to heat your home at 300-400% efficiency — making them the ideal partner for solar.
Learn more about how air source heat pumps work alongside solar panels.
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