Heating systems: heat pump or infrared heating - when does what make sense?
Heating with electricity is on the trend: infrared heaters are significantly cheaper to install than heat pumps, but they work less efficiently. Two experts explain when which heating system pays off.
The wholesale price of European natural gas has risen to over 100 euros per megawatt-hour, more than tripling since February. Germany's gas storage facilities are unusually empty, and prices are expected to rise further if demand increases this winter. As a result, alternatives to gas heating are being considered, with electricity seen as a secure choice due to the dampening effect of renewable energy on prices.
Experts are evaluating the viability of infrared heaters as a cheaper option to heat with electricity, with some arguing they can be economically superior to heat pumps in certain cases.
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