A heat battery system designed to cut carbon emissions and lower energy bills is providing a practical alternative to traditional fossil fuel heating.
Dr Andrew Murrison, MP for South West Wiltshire, recently visited a constituent's home in Westbury to see the tepeo ZEB (Zero Emission Boiler) heat battery in action.
The battery charges using off-peak electricity, stores the energy, and releases it as heat when needed.
It is intended as a low-carbon alternative to traditional fossil fuel heating systems.
Dr Murrison said: "It was good to meet Mr and Mrs Robson to discuss their experience with their heat battery.
"Technology will generally find a way and offer solutions to the problems society faces.
"Energy storage and distribution together constitute one of the big challenges and better batteries are going to be part of the answer."
During the visit, the constituent shared their experience of the installation, how straightforward the system is to live with, and the difference it has made to their heating costs and reliability.
Adam Litchfield, business development manager for tepeo, also attended and discussed the wider potential for heat batteries in rural areas.
He said the technology could offer a practical solution in locations where other low-carbon heating systems may be too costly or difficult to install.
The constituent said they were pleased to show Dr Murrison how the system has performed and hoped it would give other homeowners in the area confidence to explore lower-carbon heating options.
Thermal storage is being positioned as an important part of the move away from fossil fuels.
The technology could increase energy security and make better use of renewable electricity, especially in areas with limited access to low-carbon solutions.
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