The advantages of renewable energy

Renewable energy is hugely important. As many countries experience unprecedented fuel prices and a climate crisis, renewable energy is cost-effective and better for our health and that of the world around us. Renewable energy sources are varied, from solar and wind and to hydro, tidal, geothermal and biomass.

The advantages of renewable energy

The benefits of switching to renewable energy resources are clear, not least the positive impact on the health of humans and our planet.

Using renewable energy cuts out the emissions created by fossil fuels. Fossil fuels emit harmful gases, which means more respiratory illness, as well as global warming.

Renewable energy systems require less maintenance. They cut costs, by replacing power plants that are expensive to run. Fossil fuels may run out in 60 years, but we will always have solar, wind and geothermal energy.

What's more, renewable energy lowers our reliance on imported fossil fuels. Political crises affect global fuel prices. Renewable energy means independence from imported energy.

What impact does renewable energy have?

Renewable energy saves money. The process of capturing solar energy and turning it into heat, electricity, or hot water. Photovoltaic systems turn sunlight into electricity through solar cells. In the long term, that could eliminate energy costs; in the short term, it cuts your bills.

For homeowners who rely on solar or alternative energy sources, Daikin split air conditioning systems stand out as the optimal choice for cost-effectiveness and energy efficiency. With our high SEER ratings, our systems can effectively harness power from solar panels, greatly reducing reliance on grid electricity. This not only leads to significant energy savings but also alleviates strain on the grid. 

A renewable system uses much less energy than a combustion-based system. According to research by the Department of Energy and Environmental Science, using a renewable energy-powered electric system reduces our global energy consumption by 56%. That's due to the efficiency of electric vehicles and electrified industry, eliminating the energy needed to obtain fossil fuels. It's also due to the efficiency of electric heat pumps.

Air-to-air heat pumps extract heat from the air outside and use it to warm your home. Air-to-water heat pumps transfer heat from outside air to water that heats your rooms via radiators or underfloor heating. They also provide hot water. Ground source heat pumps take heat energy from water in underground pipes and pump it to an indoor heat exchanger.

Heat pumps are more efficient than other systems. While the compressor and pumps need electricity to work, they use less than the quantity of heat they import from outside.

Add in the health and social benefits, and it's clear renewable energy is the natural choice.