EnergyCloud, Electric Ireland pilot scheme uses surplus renewable energy to heat immersion tanks
Electric Ireland has begun a nationwide collaboration with social enterprise EnergyCloud Ireland using surplus renewable electricity to help alleviate energy poverty. EnergyCloud is developing technology to take surplus renewable energy and harness it to provide free tanks of hot water in homes struggling with energy poverty.
The pilot is being rolled out with Local Authorities and Approved Housing Bodies, with the number of participating homes set to expand significantly over the next 12 months. EnergyCloud has installed more than 400 hundred smart immersion controllers across the country and plan to install several thousand more in the next 12-18 months.
The partnership is expected to deliver an average annual bill saving of more than €100 for each relevant customer.
Pat Fenlon, executive director, Electric Ireland, said: “Energy poverty is a serious challenge for hundreds of thousands of people in Ireland. It is a major complex issue that requires a range of solutions including new innovative approaches and technologies. Our new partnership with EnergyCloud Ireland demonstrates a targeted approach which seeks to connect energy poor homes to renewable electricity that would otherwise go unused. At Electric Ireland, we are committed to supporting energy poor customers and we are pleased to support this initiative with EnergyCloud and support the development of a scalable solution to reach many more customers.”
Energy poverty remains a pressing challenge in Ireland, with more than 550,000 households affected and up to 43% of households are at risk of energy poverty, according to a report from the ESRI2. This issue highlights the critical need for innovative solutions and collaborative efforts to support energy poor communities.
Alan Wyley, CEO of EnergyCloud Ireland, said: “This is a great example of how technology can deliver a targeted use of renewable energy to help those customers who are struggling with their energy costs. This partnership is truly transformative for EnergyCloud, but more importantly for the many more people in energy poverty that we can now help with the support of Electric Ireland.”
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