2026 The break through year for solar panel installations - efficiently use home grown electricity with infrared heaters.

As the Summer of 2026 fades away our thoughts turn to heating, yes there is a chill in the air. Infrared panel heating is the speciality product sold by Heat My Space,

https://heatmyspace.co.uk/product-category/heating/uk-made-panel-heaters/

and we unashamedly back UK made heaters from Herschel Infrared, IHP and Tansun. Discreet and efficient infrared panels are the go to electric heating system for the future.

The best way to maximise the efficiency of infrared heating is to generate your own electricity with solar panels.

UK business and private individuals have embraced the solar dream in 2026. 172,000 new solar panel installations were completed in the first half of 2026, and total UK solar capacity has grown by 14% in 2026 (UK Gov)

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/first-regional-solar-breakdown-as-installations-hit-record-highs

How to make the most of your in house generated electricity:

1. Our advice is to keep a tight control of electricity usage: using thermostats, timers, and smart app based control systems. This will maximise efficiency. For example the Herschel  IQ T2 wireless thermostat with optional control through the Smartlife App 

2.  Fit the right type of infrared heater to each room - if you want to maintain a regular temperature in well insulated rooms (lounge, kitchen, dining area, bedroom, office) which are used often choose Infrared panel heaters such as the Herschel Comfort  if you want spot heat for rooms used for a short time (conservatory, bathroom, workshop) choose quartz or ceramic instant infrared heaters such as the Herschel Aspect ( insert link https://heatmyspace.co.uk/product/herschel-aspect-xl/  ).

3. The age old issue of insulation - the less heat that escapes from your building the more efficient your infrared electric heating system. This can be difficult to get right especially when good ventilation is needed for a healthy environment. Apply a simple plan to reduce heat losses: insulate to your budget, and avoid wasting heat - eg draughts under front doors, through floors, letter box losses, poorly fitting windows, leaving the front door open. (insert link: https://cleanenergy.campaign.gov.uk/insulation/ )