Jackie Moore, UK Marketing Lead at Purmo Group UK, looks at why electric heating is far greener than many would give it credit for.

Even today, electric heating solutions can be met with scepticism. However, the rethinking of energy production and the associated legal regulations are driving technological development in the heating market. And in times of well-insulated, energy-efficient houses, modern electric heating systems score points on many levels.

Quick and easy heating

Electric heating is ideal for rooms such as bedrooms, hobby rooms or attics, where heat is only needed temporarily and selectively, and where a connection to the central heating pipework might be missing.

It’s also perfect for second homes or holiday cottages that are only used sporadically, or to heat passive houses where the heating load is so low that a hot water heating system doesn’t make sense.

When renovation work or a property extension is carried out, a subsequent extension of pipework is often too time-consuming and expensive.

In all these cases, electric heating can provide a quick and uncomplicated remedy. No additional heating pipes are required which not only speeds up the installation, but also means there’s no heat loss from the boiler or pipes, and reaction times are very fast.

Electric heating on demand 

Unlike central heating that requires the boiler or heat pump to always keep the temperature at a set level, an electric radiator is only switched on when there’s an actual need for warmth.

Together with correct sizing of radiators and the presence of a decent thermostat, this can make a big difference in reducing both energy consumption and running costs, especially since each degree increase or decrease in indoor temperature results in 5 to 7% more or less energy use.

Modern electric radiators are also a great addition to existing heating installations, particularly when the room in question isn’t yet centrally heated, or if heat is generated selectively on particularly cold days.

Ecodesign Directive 

To help lower resource consumption and improve the environmental performance of various products, the EU has created the Ecodesign Directive, which sets out minimum mandatory requirements in terms of energy efficiency.

Additionally, for products such as electric heating systems, it demands intelligent control functions such as open window detection, weekly and daily programmes, and self-learning functions to optimise start-up and minimal stand-by consumption.

Precision thermostat 

An important feature that helps our Myson range of electric radiators meet sustainability requirements are the different control options that allow users to control the temperature to an accuracy of 0.2°C. This ensures a constant and comfortable ambient temperature as well as an optimal energy use since there is no risk of overheating or needless energy consumption.

Through modern technology the temperature settings can easily be managed via a tablet or smartphone, and the radiator can quickly adjust to provide the required power.

Green energy sources 

In addition to technological developments in electric heating, the need for smarter energy use has also given rise to a re-examination of energy production and a movement towards the use of green energy sources such as wind, water or solar-generated electricity.

Since electric radiators run equally well on electricity generated from fossil fuels and increasingly from sustainable resources, they make an easily adaptable heating solution that can effortlessly evolve with changing energy landscapes.

When electric radiators are powered with self-generated electricity, they not only provide a sustainable and energy-efficient heating solution but also guarantee a comfortable indoor climate with minimal costs.

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