How renewable energy can help keep your home cool in a heatwave

EnvironmentHome & Living
11 Aug 2026 • 10:43 PM MYT
The Independent
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How renewable energy can help keep your home cool in a heatwave

  • Sustainability expert Simon Bones reports a dramatic surge in homeowner interest in renewable cooling solutions during summer heatwaves.
  • Air-to-water heat pumps integrated with underfloor heating can provide mild cooling by circulating cooler water through heating circuits.
  • Pairing solar panels with home batteries allows homeowners to generate and store electricity, significantly lowering the cost and carbon footprint of active cooling.
  • Proper loft insulation is highlighted as an affordable, high-impact solution to prevent extreme attic heat from penetrating living spaces.
  • High-performance triple glazing reduces solar heat gain through windows in the summer while providing superior insulation during the winter.

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