As An Extreme Heatwave Hits, UK Homes With Solar Panels Power Equivalent Of 5 Hours Of “Free” Daily Air Con Use

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During an extreme heatwave in the UK, homes equipped with solar panels are providing the equivalent of five hours of free daily air conditioning power. This trend highlights the growing role of solar energy in supporting cooling needs during high temperature periods.

As the UK experiences extreme temperatures, with forecasts above 37°C, think tank Ember finds that households with rooftop solar are powering the equivalent of five hours of air conditioning a day. Solar and air conditioning have similar seasonal patterns, meaning that when the need for cooling hits, solar is likely ... [continued] The post As An Extreme Heatwave Hits, UK Homes With Solar Panels Power Equivalent Of 5 Hours Of “Free” Daily Air Con Use appeared first on CleanTechnica.