5 reasons why air conditioners and solar panels make an ideal combo

On hot summer days, your air conditioner runs at full speed to keep your keeping house cool. And let that be precisely when your solar panels are performing at their maximum. The sun is shining brightly, your panels are generating an abundance of electricity, and your air conditioner is immediately using that power to keep the indoor temperature comfortable.

So you don't have to take power from the grid - which you would otherwise do during such peak times, resulting in higher costs.

Why this is important:

• You avoid expensive peak consumption, which has weighed more heavily since the introduction of the capacity tariff.
• You increase your self-consumption: you use what you generate yourself, which is much more financially advantageous than feeding it back to the grid.
• Your air conditioner runs on the cheapest and cleanest energy source available: sunlight.

Air conditioning has long since ceased to be an energy-consuming luxury product. Today, modern appliances are very economical, especially when combined with a heat pump function. But the real financial gain is in how you generate and use that power. Without solar panels, you pay for every kilowatt hour your air conditioner consumes. But if you generate your own power and use it right away, you avoid that cost entirely. Plus, you don't have to worry as much about rising energy prices or expensive contracts.

Example:

An average family with a well-insulated home and a standard air conditioning system can, with smart use of solar energy, save hundreds of euros annually on electricity costs. Those who are home during the day, or work with a smart thermostat, get even more out of it.

Those who invest in sustainable technologies are not only doing their wallets a favor, but also the climate. An air conditioner with heat pump function consumes much less than conventional electric or fossil heating systems, and solar panels make your power supply largely emission-free.

What it means:

• Your CO₂ emissions drop significantly, both in summer and winter.
• Your home uses less primary energy and scores better on your EPC Certificate.
• You are prepared for future regulations that impose stricter energy performance requirements.

For those who are renovating or want to prepare their homes for the future (think BEN homes or the renovation requirement), this combination is a logical choice.

Real estate experts agree: energy-efficient homes are more attractive on the market. Solar panels and an efficient air conditioning system are an important part of this.

Why?

• Buyers are increasingly paying attention to the EPC label and monthly energy costs.
• A home with modern technology exudes comfort, durability and future orientation.
• Investments in solar and air conditioning are seen as added value, especially if they are professionally installed and properly tuned.

That makes your home not only energy efficient, but also commercially attractive. And if you continue to live there yourself? Then you enjoy daily comfort and lower costs.

Both solar panels and air conditioners are investments with a payback period. But by coordinating them, you get more out of them. When your air conditioner demands power and your solar panels provide power at exactly that time, you get maximum efficiency. You don't have to store or sell energy for a low fee, and you consume your own power smartly.

Benefits at a glance:

• Your solar panels "work harder" because you consume generated power directly.
• Your air conditioner runs on free electricity, making the system economically attractive.
• You minimize the loss of efficiency through feed-in to the grid.

This synergy ensures that your investments do not work in isolation, but reinforce each other. This increases the overall energy efficiency of your home.

Living in an apartment does not have to be a barrier to using solar energy in combination with air conditioning. There are solutions designed specifically for situations with limited space and without direct access to a roof.

An innovative solution for apartment dwellers is the so-called "balcony power plant." This is a small solar panel that you can simply place on your balcony and connect via a plug into the wall socket. The system is plug-and-play and requires no major installation.

Advantages:

• Easy installation: No professional installation required; you can set up the system yourself.
• Flexibility: Suitable for renters and those without access to a roof.
• Cost-saving: Although the system generates less energy than traditional solar panels, it can still help lower your energy bills.

At Aeroconsult, we don't sell solar panels, but we do offer a detailed quote for the installation of your air conditioner. We take into account the solar panels you already have or want installed. Want to know more about our air conditioning solutions? Feel free to contact with us for tailored advice.