What happens to the Solar Panel Water Heating System if there is Hard water (limescale)?
Limescale does not affect the solar panels themselves, however hard water (lime-scale) does affect cylinders over time. Ideally if living in a hard water area, the installation of a Water Softener will look after not only your hot water cylinder but also your washing machine, dishwasher etc. eirgreen have a comprehensive Water Treatment section and can provide you with the best water softener to cater for your needs. Are there any Grants available for Solar Panels? Yes – there is a “Green Homes Scheme Phase III” grant available through Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI). The maximum grant available is €1,800 for a Solar Panel Water Heating System and the amount of grant allowed is based on the amount of m2 of Solar Panels installed. The rate grant available for a Solar Flat Panel is €250/m2 and a Solar Evacuated Tubes is €300/m2. eirgreen can assist in completing the Grant Application Form for the installation of solar panels and will go through it with you step by step to ensure you und
