Australia could be responsible for up to 17 per cent of the world's carbon emissions by 2030, according to new research. A report by Berlin-based science and policy institute Climate Analytics has found planned coal and gas expansions could push Australia's share of emissions higher over the next decade.
Source - www.sbs.com.au/news/australia-on-track-to-become-one-of-the-world-s-worst-climate-damagers
So therefore, is electricity the energy source of the future? According to German ‘Superbrand’ Stiebel Eltron it is as we are currently in the midst of an energy revolution. STIEBEL ELTRON were one of the first to realise that electricity is the energy source of the future. It's an infinite resource – unlike oil and gas – so it's eco-friendly and ideal for preserving our natural resources. Stiebel Eltron consistently focus on the development and production of green, energy efficient heating solutions.
Since 1976 Stiebel Eltron have been working on helping climate change and in turn, savings to the consumer. What is more important to consumers on the frontline? Climate or cost? How can we educate them?
Stiebel Eltron can help consumers and corporates with both.
"The energy transition has reached a breakthrough. The share of green power is on the rise and it will become the primary energy of the future." - STIEBEL ELTRON
Stiebel Eltron’s Product Manager recently said -
"The recent rise in energy costs – especially natural gas prices – and Australia’s push towards renewable energy has caused a resurgence of heat pumps in the local market. Rising gas prices are making Australian consumers think a little more when deciding upon heating, cooling and hot water appliance, and the market has worked out that a gas connection is not necessary – an all-electric home can now be both comfortable and affordable.”
Even compared to electric or gas-boosted solar hot water systems, hot water heat pump units carry advantages that make them arguably more attractive. As well as not requiring solar panels, heat pump hot water units can operate 24/7, and their electrical consumption can be as low as 500–700W. They can also make ample use of onsite solar PV (photovoltaic) electricity, supplying on occasions the entire power load required by the unit. This makes their energy intake 100 per cent renewable.
FACTS:
Energy comparison
Using gas for a domestic hot water application is usually between 60-85% efficient. Heat pumps on the other hand are up to 500% efficient!
(500% figure includes all Stiebel Eltron heat pumps – air, water and ground source heat pumps)
The small amount of electricity they do use can be offset by solar PV. All Stiebel heat pumps can be plugged into your solar PV system.
Gas cannot be offset by solar PV or any other source of renewable energy such as wind. That’s why STIEBEL ELTRON has consistently focused on the development and production of green, energy efficient heating solutions.
Water heating systems are the biggest domestic consumers of electricity in Melbourne and throughout the world. Installing a heat pump can quickly and easily reduce your energy consumption while also providing consistent hot water. Stiebel Eltron's hot water heat pump systems harvest natural energy to reduce electricity consumption, lowering hot water bills and helping to save the environment.
23/07/2019