Gas Boiler Alternatives: What to Consider?
Gas boilers are king. Or, they have been, when it comes to being the standard Irish home’s primary source of heating. That said, there’s increasing demand for alternative solutions. People are opting for products that can reduce their carbon footprint, increase their sustainability credentials and more recently, future proof their homes against the volatile energy […]
Are Rooftop Solar Panels Worth Investing In?
There’s no doubt about it, the financial cost of heating and powering your home is rising. Concerns about the cost and availability of energy supplies are some of the main reasons that people consider adopting solar energy, but now, the cost of converting your home to renewables is also increasing. So, is investing in rooftop […]
What Are Ireland’s New Solar Planning Exemptions?
Installing solar panels at your home or business just got a little easier. Earlier this month, Ireland’s Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage introduced new legislation to minimize red tape and encourage more widespread adoption of solar PV technology. In short, the new exemptions mean that those planning to install residential solar panels in […]
What is a 2kW PV Solar Panel System?
If you have a small home, where one to three people reside, you could be perfectly content with a 2kW PV solar panel system. Not only is it likely to cover your needs from the perspective of energy generation but it also gives you those green credentials, making your home much more energy efficient and […]
Do solar panels increase your home insurance?
Do solar panel installations increase your home insurance? You’re either a person who asks this question from the minute you think about making a change to your home, or you don’t realise it’s a question at all. Until, that is, you’ve gone and done whatever it is that you’ve been thinking about doing. Hopefully, if […]
What are the three main styles of solar panel you should consider?
How do solar panels work? We’ve spoken generally about how solar panels harness the power of the sun and allow us to convert its energy into electricity for use in various ways. But, on a technical level solar panels consist of photovoltaic (PV) cells that, when hit with sunlight, absorb energy and cause them to […]
What Happens To Solar Panels At The End Of Their Life?
When we look at solar panels, most questions we get asked are about cost, efficiency, technology and about the future of solar energy in a wider sense. We mostly forget to ask about what happens at the end of a solar installation’s lifespan. We want to know how long an installation will work for us […]
Are commercial solar panels right for my business?
For most businesses, the majority of energy usage will take place during the day. It’s for precisely this reason that companies can make exceptional savings on their electricity bills with a solar installation. Companies who rely heavily on generated electricity will see the most significant results. That said, small commercial operations will still find themselves […]
Solar For Business: Ownership vs Power Purchase Agreements
Big or small, your business can reap the rewards from solar energy. Rising electricity costs, combined with often unused roof space afforded by commercial properties, are clear positives that a solar panel system could be a very good investment. However, not every business is in the position to buy a system outright. At Caldor, we […]
5 Advantages and 5 Disadvantages of Solar for your Business
There’s a host of reasons why commercial solar panels benefit businesses, from your local coffee shop to your international tech giants. As we see energy costs soar, using space otherwise not engaged can be a great decision to make. Here, we look at five advantages and five disadvantages solar panels can have for your business […]