Wed, 30 Apr 2008
Solar Panels
So, the solar panels are now installed, and heating. We're getting the water in the tank heated to around 50 C on these grey days; (there is also an electric immersion coil to heat to 60 degC as necessary, at night-rate electricity). They heat a 300L tank in the utility.
The panels are grant-aided by Sustainable Energy Ireland, and we reckon they'll pay for themselves in 5-8 years, depending on water usage with three kids. Time now to see what the actual savings are.