Heat pump, solar thermal and solar PV panel Installers in Waterford
Heat pumps are the best way for us to move away from fossil fuel emitting oil and gas heating. To that end the Irish government has committed us to all having our heating needs met by using heat pumps. Solar thermal and solar PV panels are great ways to reduce heating and electricity bills.
Heat Pumps Waterford
Heat pumps are the best alternative to oil, gas and solid fuel home heating. Once your home has met certain insulation and airtightness standards a heat pump can be installed which will reduce your heating costs by up to 80%. There are SEAI government grants available which dramatically reduce the costs. If you are looking for a heat pump installer in Waterford fill out the form below and we will find an installer near you.
Solar Thermal Panels Waterford
Solar thermal panels are a great way to reduce your heating bills and reduce the amount of co2 emitted to heat your hot water. The panels are placed on your roof in order to collect as much solar heat as possible. There are SEAI government grants available which make solar thermal panels a great addition to your home. If you are looking for a solar thermal panel installer in Waterford fill out the form below and we will find an installer near you.
Solar PV Panels Waterford
Solar PV panels are ideal electricity generating supplements to your electricity demands. They are placed on a roof or in an area that can capture as much solar list as possible. There will be an option of attaching an interconnector with the grid so you can sell electricity generated back to the grid. SEAI grants are available. If you are looking for a solar PV panel installer in Waterford fill out the form below and we will find an installer near you.
Heat pumps, solar thermal & PV panels FAQ's
What are the pros and cons of installing a heat pump?
While there are pros and cons of installing any heat pump, the pros far outweigh the cons. The Irish government has signed Ireland up to removing all gas, oil and solid fuel burning heating systems and replacing them with electricity powered heat pumps by 2030, so regardless of the pros and cons we are all going to have to install a heat pump by 2030 anyway.
Pros of installing a Heat Pumps are:
1. Very low running costs if your property is insulated properly to B2 BER
2. Easy to maintain and Lasts a long time
3. Safer than burning fossil fuels
4. Helps reduce harmful co2
5. Can be used to cool in the summer
6. Eligible for SEAI Grant scheme
Cons of installing a Heat Pumps are:
1. Expensive to install
2. Can be difficult and take a while to install
3. Can have issues in the winter (cold weather)
4. Not 100% co2 free
5. Planning permission might be required
6. Can be expensive to run if insulation and airtightness not up to scratch
What are the pros and cons of installing solar thermal or
solar PV panels?
One again there are pros and cons of installing solar thermal or solar PV panels and once again the pros outweigh the cons. There are government grants for installing solar panels but unlike with heat pumps there is no legal requirement to install them.
Pros of installing solar PV or thermal Panels are:
1. They create or utilise renewable energy so no energy running costs
2. They help reduce harmful co2
3. Relatively easy to install
4. Low maintenance
5. There are government grants availabl
Cons of installing solar PV or thermal Panels are:
1. Expensive to install
2. Inconsistent heating or power generation (cloudy skies)
3. Difficult to store power generate of heat created
Are there government grants for heat pumps, solar thermal and solar PV panels ?
Yes there are SEAI government backed grants for heat pumps, solar thermal and solar PV panels.
Ask your contractor for help with the forms, all our contractors are registered with SEAI and can help you apply.
| SEAI Heat Pump Grants | ||
|---|---|---|
| Grant Name | Dwelling Type | Value |
| Air to Water | Apartment (Any) | €4,500 |
| Semi + Det - End + Mid Terrace | €6,500 | |
| Ground Source to Water | Apartment (Any) | €4,500 |
| Ground Source to Water | Semi + Det - End + Mid Terrace | €6,500 |
| Exhaust Air to Water | Apartment (Any) | €4,500 |
| Semi + Det - End + Mid Terrace | €6,500 | |
| Water to Water | Apartment (Any) | €4,500 |
| Semi + Det - End + Mid Terrace | €6,500 | |
| Air to Air | Apt - Semi + Det - End + Mid Terrace | €3,500 |
| Technical Assessment | All Types | €200 |
| Solar Water Heating Grant | ||
| Solar Thermal Grant | €1200 | |
| Solar PV Grant | ||
| Solar PV grant | €1800 for 2kWp /td> | €900 per kWp up to 2kWp |
| €2100 for 3kWp | €300 Per kWp up to 4kWp | |
| €2400 for 4kWp | Capped at €2400 | |
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