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This is a reaction to one of the ignorant reactions I had on my 'toot' a few days ago on a post in Dutch.
The [my] post was about a Dutch phenomenom called 'saldering'. Money you get for providing excess solar energy to the grid.
The reaction's first line was a persistent lie:
-"Solar panels + heat pump is also the biggest farce and deception out there."- going on with something like -"When the sun shines you don't need a heat pump, and when you do need one the sun don't shine"-.
Now I could call this one-liner nonsence a 'farce' and 'deception' but I don't want to be mean. I hear this kind of argument so much that it is probably some parrotting of #BigOil propaganda.
I did ask the reationair for some solid arguments for his dissaitisfaction on heatpumps but he never came with a real answer, but for complaining about how 'it' was manged in his country.
Two days later I came upon this video: an actual comparison on the price and use of a heatpump. From his fossil gas boiler heating; heating by heatpump without solar panels and heating with solar panels. Shocker: there's not much difference in the first two, financially speaking [the win is in CO2] The big difference is the option with solar. [A double win in CO2 and for the wallet]
Proving my point in the post that started it all: 'Don't complain that you can't make money no more if you don't use the solar energy to the fullest yourself'.
Solar energy is not a money making machine...
it is a long time investment in your property, a healthy future and, in the long run, FREE electricity.
[This video is by no means sponsored by Octopus Energy].
And now, at long last, the video:
"I Spent 90 Days with a Octopus Heat Pump and was SHOCKED by the Costs!" [15:31 min]
by Jonathan Tracey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN_jLk9LtZQ
Quote by JT:
"Mar 7, 2025
Curious about the cost-effectiveness of heat pumps during winter? In this video, I share my personal experience and break down the numbers to see if I really saved money with a heat pump this winter. From energy bills to overall performance, I'll give you an honest review of my heat pump's efficiency and whether it's worth considering for your own home. If you're thinking of switching to a heat pump or just want to know more about their benefits and drawbacks, this video is for you!"
Time stamps
00:00 Introduction
00:46 Living with a Heat Pump
02:17 How much were we spending on Gas
03:48 What was the SCOP
05:31 What did it cost using Gas
06:33 Cosy Octopus Smart Tariff
08:26 My Costs to run a heat pump
10:38 Gas was Cheaper then Cosy Octopus
12:03 Servicing Costs
14:03 What did your solar cost?
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