Cork based Wizer Energy highlights the benefits of solar and battery storage in response to Ireland’s increasing extreme weather events
The Solar Solution?
“Severe storms and rising energy costs are no longer a ‘what if’ scenario; they are a reality,” says Martin Desmond, Managing Director at Wizer Energy. “Households across Ireland are now really feeling the effects of unstable power grids and increasing energy prices. Why it may not be the solution to all problems, a Solar PV system with battery storage means homeowners can take back a bit more control over their energy security, whilst saving some money in the long run."
The Financials
A typical a 4kWh system can save €1200 per annum, with an initial cost of about €7500 and a grant of €1800 from SEAI this puts the cost somewhere about €5500 for that system, saving €1200 per annum, hence full payback within 5 years. Pair the panels with a battery and you're significantly reducing reliance on the national grid while cutting energy costs.
Martin Desmond, MD, Wizer Energy
There is a common misconception in the industry that when the national grid fails that it's only the battery power in your PV system that can be used, but this is incorrect! When our clients want to use their system to power their home when the grid is down, it's the combination of the panels and battery that they have to use for this, which provides power day to day while the grid is down for an extended period, as we saw in January.
Martin Desmond, Wizer Energy
A Growing Concern for Irish Homeowners
About Wizer Energy
Wizer Energy is a leading provider of solar energy solutions, specializing in solar panel installation and battery storage for homeowners and businesses across Ireland.
