How does the energy consumption of infrared panels work?

Infrared panels heat people and surfaces instead of the air. This direct heat experience means you have fewer operating hours and only use energy when you need it. This makes infrared heating energy-efficient and comfortable. Energy consumption depends on the capacity, the number of operating hours per day, and the electricity price.

For working from home and targeted heating, compact solutions such as the infrared panel desk ideal, while living rooms often benefit from models such as wall panels and ceiling panels with 700 to 1200 watts of power.

Orientate on power:

400W · 700W · 1000W · 1500W

Calculation example: costs per month

Suppose you use an 800 watt infrared panel in your living room and this panel is active for an average of four hours per day.

800 watts × 4 hours = 3.2 kWh per day

At an electricity price of €0.30 per kWh:

3.2 × €0.30 = €0.96 per day

Monthly costs:

€0.96 × 30 ≈ €28.80 per month

With well-insulated homes and smart thermostats, this can be lower. Combined with solar panels, energy consumption can even be virtually cost-neutral.

Why infrared is often cheaper than gas

A traditional heating system heats the air throughout the house. Infrared heats directly where you are, without the losses through ducts or downtime associated with a boiler.

Many users heat in a targeted manner, for example in the living room , bedroom or home office , so that you never heat rooms unnecessarily.

How to make infrared heating even more economical

The result depends on the correct wattage, placement, and adjustment. Ceiling-mounted models such as ceiling panels provide broad heat distribution, while wall panels are perfect for bedrooms or living areas. For humid areas, choose models such as infrared panels for the bathroom .

Use smart control for maximum efficiency:

Infrared panels with Wi-Fi and app Infrared panels with thermostat

Dimmable panels also provide comfort in living and working areas: infrared panels with dimmer