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Solar Applications Water Heating Space Heating Solar Electricity
However, it is much more difficult in Ireland to use solar power to heat rooms and spatial areas. No pre-engineered residential solar space heating systems are readily available to consumers today. But many solar energy professionals can engineer a system for you, on request.
However, solar space-heating systems are considerably more expensive than solar water-heating systems. Depending on the size of the space that needs heating, a solar system could cost anywhere from €7,000to more than €20,000. A solar energy professional from www.solarpanels-ireland.com in your area can explain what would be involved to purchase this type of solar system. You may want to consider increasing yourinsulation and using passive solar technologies—such as large, energy-efficient, south-facing windows—as an alternative.
Depending on the requirement of the homeowner, in a new build situation in a very large home, for example, the cost of designing a bespoke system would proportionately be considerably less than converting an existing building. And always bear in mind that you must have a companion system of heating to bolt onto with solar panels.
In commercial buildings in Ireland, solar technology is successfully employed to heat water and certain space areas in large office blocks of recent vintage.
For smaller commercial buildings a cost/benefit analysis would need to be undertaken to establish whether the end justified the means. Our engineers can carry out such survey at your request.
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