Surplus wind power to warmth water for fuel-poor households in Eire

As renewable power grows, giant quantities of surplus energy are going to waste – however a scheme in Eire has discovered a option to let individuals in social housing use power without spending a dime

By Madeleine Cuff

An Irish social enterprise that gives fuel-poor households free scorching water because of surplus electrical energy from wind is poised for a significant enlargement throughout the Republic of Eire and the UK this 12 months.

PowerCloud makes use of extra wind energy to warmth scorching water tanks in a single day for residents in social housing.

After a profitable 10-month pilot of 40 properties in 2022, the scheme can be rolled out to 10,000 households within the Republic of Eire this 12 months …