eamonn123456
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The SEI are pushing these big time, but I guess that is in order to get the national carbon footprint down before we get fined into oblivion.
I also think some people want to have these as a green fashion statement.
I wouldn't be so sure, especially if their economic payback is questionable.also solar will add to the value of the house.
i'm a believer!
I am sharing your sentiments, just got a quote for around 7K.
Bear in mind that in the winter you will still use traditional ways to get hot water, be it electricity or gas/oil, as the solar power is simply not strong enough in winter to heat your water to the required temperature.
I have also read articles where it was claimed payback would be as little as 400 euro per annum.... So at present a return on investment of 15 + years doesn't make any economic sense. Same guy who gave me the quote mentioned if I switch my boiler to a high efficiency condensing boiler I could save 20-30% a year on my heating/hot water costs. That would be a saving of 500 euro (with these oil prices) for a less than 1500 euro investment...3 years ROI... Thanks I think I'll go with that then..
I'll get solar panel or other green means of heating when those technologies have matured a bit and recession will have driven down the price or foreign competitors will have entered the market here.
Hardly any of the alternative technologies make sense from a purely economic viewpoint, hence the grants.
It's supposed to be about doing your bit for the planet.
Why would anyone need a tank of hot water during the summer anyway?
Yes with plenty cold water. Why would you need a tank of warm water during the summer to wash your hands?Huh? Do you ever wash your hands, Jack?
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