Save costs with a pellet hybrid heating system
It all comes down to the right combination: Various biomass heating systems and biomass with solar energy go hand in hand today. Hybrid heating systems, i.e. combining different energy sources, offer flexibility and security of supply while keeping costs low.
With these efficient heating technologies, you can benefit from long-term stable market prices. With a hybrid solution, the strengths of the different energy sources complement each other, giving you worry-free heating.
How does a pellet hybrid heating system work?
Hybrid heating systems can, in principle, combine different heating solutions.
For example, the Hargassner combi boiler allows combining a pellet boiler with a wood log boiler. Integrating is also a common practice with a pellet boiler and a solar panel.
Both heating systems contribute thermal energy to a shared storage tank employed for heating the house. During sunny periods, the solar thermal system primarily supplies the heating circuit. Additionally, the pellet boiler automatically engages when solar energy alone is insufficient. Pellet hybrid heating systems can provide both space heating and hot water.
Why choose a pellet hybrid heating system?
There are several compelling advantages to using pellet hybrid technology. Overall, these advantages include many benefits.
Pellets are mainly made from wood – usually from sawmill waste – and are available locally. By using locally produced pellets, you’re therefore in a better position.
Moreover, the increased efficiency of modern pellet boilers and using high-quality fuel contribute to mitigating “fine dust” concerns. Combining them with solar thermal energy allows biomass heating systems to make additional use of solar energy.
Hybrid pellet heating system: Costs remain low
While market prices for oil and gas have become unpredictable, and the security of supply for these fossil fuels is a concern, pellets remain a reliable energy source. In contrast to fossil fuels, Austria can meet its pellet demand and has over 40 domestic production sites.
When we examine the price development, it shows a high degree of stability. The raw material price has consistently remained low over the past ten years, while other energy sources have experienced turbulent times with significant price fluctuations. Pellet prices experienced a temporary rise in 2022; however, biomass remains much more cost-effective than electricity, gas, and heating oil. These factors make hybrid pellet heating appealing in terms of both cost and efficiency.
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