Solar Energy in Ireland

by Sustainable heating

Contrary to popular belief the amount of solar radiation received by Ireland is enough for solar heating to be a viable supplement of existing domestic water heating.
Ireland receives 65% of the amount of solar radiation that is received by the South of Spain.
The radiation In Ireland is made up of direct radiation on sunny days, which accounts for around 40%, and diffused radiation on cloudy days, accounting for 60% of the total.
Summer provides the largest amount of radiation over the year but a useful contribution is provided in other seasons.
The output of a typical installation of a solar heating Ireland system is as follows:
e.g a well-sized typical installation of a solar heating system will provide the following proportion of the household domestic hot water requirements.
Summer Season = 70% - 80% % of requirement fulfilled by solar energy in Ireland
Spring/Autumn Season = 40% - 50% of requirement fulfilled by solar energy in Ireland
Winter Season = 20% - 30% of requirement fulfilled by solar energy in Ireland
In Ireland the best orientation for solar panels is facing due south and tilted at around 35 degrees from the horizontal. The gains available will reduce as the orientation moves away from due south. A variety of brackets and frames are available for solar heating systems to suit different types roof types (pitched and flat) and different types of roof tiles.
Contact us for details:
Email: info@sustainableheating.ie
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About the author

Sustainable Heating Ireland is a Wicklow Town based heating and plumbing company. Established in April 2000, we provide a comprehensive range of services, from conventional central heating systems (gas, oil and solid fuel) and conventional gravity fed plumbing systems right through to the most up to date eco-friendly geothermal and solar systems.