Whether you run a commercial business or the family home. 

YOU COULD BE throwing your money away.

Energy costs take money out of every business and home in Ireland. 

Today one of the biggest erosions to our planet is how we use energy.   Our reliance on fossil fuels to provide us some basic creature comforts is causing permanent damage to the world we live in.  This damage is not only ruining our planet it is also seriously damaging company profits and driving up living costs.. 

The choice facing individuals, companies and institutions is straightforward and trouble free.   Will we continue to squander our resources for a short term gain?  Will we continue to throw away money when a simple solution exists?

Solar thermal, which uses panels on roofs to heat water, is an energy source with huge potential.   At present, although almost half of Ireland energy use is for heating, solar thermal contributes only a tiny fraction towards this.  However, this figure is increasing fast now that EU states have agreed to use 20% of their energy from renewable sources by 2020.  As fossil fuels become scarcer and pressure grows to cut greenhouse gas emissions, solar thermal is one of the few power sources capable of meeting our energy needs cleanly, cheaply and efficiently.  It is inexhaustible, cheap, quick and easy to install, slashes CO2 emissions and curbs air pollution.

Solar power is, naturally, popular in sun-soaked Mediterranean countries.  But you don’t have to live in hot and sunny climates to benefit from solar energy.  Northern Europe has its own success stories.  Vacuum Solar Tubes, manufactured in Ireland, are specifically designed to work at lower temperatures

 Thermomax Ltd.  a division of Kingspan Renewables is the market leading manufacturer of Vacuum Solar Tubes collectors.  These collectors are used extensively throughout Northern Europe where they outperform flat bed solar collectors by 35%. 

For most commercial solar heating projects (e.g. offices, factories, schools, hotels etc) solar heating can be used effectively to contribute towards the hot water requirement of the facility, saving money and reducing emissions. The number of panels required depends on size of percentage contribution you would like supplied.
 
While with a residential installation of just 2m² of Thermomax vacuum solar panels, a family of four would be provided with over 50% of the hot water requirement every year. This rises significantly with 3 m²  or 4 m² .
 
The good news does not stop there.  FREE: hot water from DAY 1 and a payback on investment of 3 – 4 years.   As energy efficiency becomes an increasingly hot topic in Ireland, installing solar thermal will ensure you are safeguarded against price rises in energy.

 
Some of the direct benefits available by choosing Solar energy are:

• Reducing your energy bills reduces the cost of running your business or home. 
• Electricity and Gas costs will rise by another 18% this year. 
• Reduce your CO2 emissions.  
• Protect against future increased energy costs. 
• Increase profits in your  business.   
• Increase the desirability and residual value of your home. 
• Future proof your property.
• Product lifespan of 20 to 25 years. 
• Provide a positive impact on the environment.
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 
• Make a visual impact statement that both the local and global environments are important to you. 
• Advertise to future clients that your company cares about the environment.  
• Importantly, Government grants available to both commercial and residential clients.

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