Replacing an old heating system or choosing a new one is a significant investment for a housing company. A modern heating system should be both sustainable and economical. A hybrid system is currently a popular form of heating in detached houses, but it also offers an attractive solution for housing companies by combining the benefits of renewable energy with traditional heating methods.
Benefits of an energy-efficient hybrid heating system include lower heating costs and a smaller carbon footprint.
A hybrid system is a suitable solution for most housing companies that want to reduce their carbon footprint and heating costs. It can be easily adapted to the housing company's needs and budget, and the installation of a hybrid system generally does not require major building modifications.
A hybrid heating system is the solution of the future, where typically two forms of heating are combined: a traditional heating form and renewable energy. Its benefits include, among others:
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Energy efficiency
By utilizing different heating forms, better energy efficiency can be achieved than with just one heating form. The hybrid system's control system automatically optimizes the use of thermal energy between the different heating forms, which simultaneously reduces the amount of wasted energy. -
Lower heating costs
Depending on the energy source, a hybrid system can reduce a housing company's heating costs by up to 20%. For example, when using free solar energy, there are no costs for the energy source. Similarly, costs for firewood and pellets can be lowered by purchasing them locally at a cheaper price. -
Smaller carbon footprint
By utilizing sustainable energy sources, the hybrid system reduces the housing company's carbon footprint. Solar energy is a clean and emission-free energy source that can be used in a hybrid system to heat domestic hot water and heating systems, as well as for electricity production. Biofuels, such as firewood, wood chips, and pellets, are domestic and renewable energy sources. They are also carbon neutral, as the same amount of carbon dioxide is released during the burning of wood as the tree absorbed during its growth. Biofuels can be used in a hybrid system either as the primary form of heating or as an auxiliary heat source.
The hybrid heating system's control system optimizes the use of thermal energy.
The operating principle of a hybrid heating system's control system is based on the system automatically optimizing the use of thermal energy using different heating forms. It takes into account, for example, the availability of solar energy, the heating system's needs, and the outdoor temperature. With the help of the control system, it is ensured that the housing company always uses the most energy-efficient heating form depending on the current situation.
The control system can be programmed to prioritize the use of sustainable energy sources, which helps reduce the carbon footprint. By utilizing these sustainable energy sources, the hybrid system can reduce the housing company's carbon emissions by up to 80% and ensure the housing company's future heat supply.
Kardonar Bioenergy Solutions helps housing companies choose the right hybrid heating system.
By utilizing sustainable energy sources and using a control system, the housing company can significantly reduce carbon emissions, improve its environmental friendliness, and save significantly on heating costs. The experts at Kardonar Bioenergy Solutions are happy to help housing companies choose the best hybrid system for their needs. Contact us to learn more!