(Alamy Stock Photo)In answer to the question, Bones says some heat pumps can cool, if configured correctly. Moreover, he says any cooling takes a lot of energy, so integrating with solar panels is smart. “Generating electricity from solar panels, storing it and then reusing it from home batteries to heat your home from a heat pump.” “And solar panels as well,” he adds. “And if you’re thinking about using solar panels, they generate power more when it’s hot and sunny, and therefore you’re aligning your production with your demand.”