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Solar & Heat Pump Installation Monaghan – A2 Achieved

Posted on January 20, 2025
Solar And Heat Pump Installation Monaghan Case Study image of an Ohk energy customer in his home.
Location

Co. Monaghan

Heat Pump Size

14kW

Solar System Size

6kWp

Background

Tom McDermott, lives in Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, with his wife and four young children.

His home, built in the 1990s, relied on an oil burner for heating, which Tom found inefficient.

In 2022, during a time of rising energy prices, Tom decided to make his home substantially more efficient and cost effective.

Heat Pump Case Study Preview Image of Tom beside his air to water heat pump installed by Ohk Energy.

The Challenge

"When we first moved in we had an oil burner…and I really didn't find it efficient."
- Tom McDermott, Ohk energy Customer

Tom explained that his busy 6 occupant home faced rising heating costs and had inconsistent comfort levels.

Ultimately, several key challenges were identified. These included:

  • Rising oil and electricity prices.
  • Inefficient heating system.
  • Retrofit with existing radiators.
  • Improve comfort levels.
  • Reduce overall heating costs.
Solar And Heat Pump Installation Monaghan Case Study Challenge Image showing an Ohk energy customer's home.

The Solution

After extensive research, Tom decided to partner with Ohk energy.

Based on household needs, customer goals and a comprehensive site assessment, we designed and installed a bespoke home energy upgrade solution.

This included:

  • Heat pump technical assessment (to ensure suitability).
  • 14kW award winning Daikin EDLA heat pump installation (integrated with existing heating system where possible).
  • Multi-zone heating and control system.
  • €6,500 heap pump grant deducted from upfront costs.
  • 18 tier-1 solar panel installation (ground mounted).
  • 6kWp solar system.
  • 7kWh battery system.
  • Solis hybrid inverter.
  • Capability to sell excess energy back to the grid.
  • Energy monitoring and management app.
  • Dedicated grant coordinator.

Speaking about the Ohk energy installation team…

"They were great. I was a little bit nervous [around the changeover from oil to a heat pump]…but to be fair the guys were very experienced…It was reassuring."
- Tom McDermott, Ohk energy Customer
Solar And Heat Pump Installation Monaghan Case Study Solution Image showing the customer's solar panels and heat pump, which were installed by Ohk energy.

The Results

This transformation of Tom’s home delivered outstanding results, including:

  • No more oil bills.
  • 5-7 year expected payback period.
  • A more comfortable home.
  • On-demand hot water.
  • More cost-effective home and hot water heating.
  • Improved BER – now A2.
  • Significant carbon footprint reduction.
  • Reduced electricity bills via solar.
  • Less impact from energy price fluctuations.
Solar And Heat Pump Installation Monaghan Case Study Results Image showing the customer adjusting their their heat pump settings.
"I am absolutely over the moon…my house is always warm, I have hot water on demand, the whole process with [Ohk energy] was second to none."
- Tom McDermott, Ohk energy Customer

Why Ohk energy?

When asked why he chose to partner with Ohk energy, Tom notes he “heard a lot of good things” about us.

Ohk energy is Ireland’s largest and most trusted retrofit solutions provider.

We partner with our customers to deliver bespoke solutions with unrivalled quality. This is demonstrated by our workmanship warranties, delivered as standard.

Whether it’s lower bills or delivering on sustainability goals, our experienced specialists simplify the entire process, minimise hassle and deliver effective solutions that meet your needs.

And we also deliver unrivalled customer support. Speaking of which, Tom notes:

"I feel like when choosing an installer, a lot of people don’t think about the aftercare support, but I am glad I did my research and I have already recommended them to plenty of my friends and family."
- Tom McDermott, Ohk energy Customer

Other key reasons to partner with Ohk energy include:

  • Our proven track record – 15,000+ successful installations nationwide.
  • Comprehensive workmanship warranties.
  • Triple ISO accreditation.
  • SEAI registered.
  • Complete retrofit expertise.

Ready to transform your home with an air to water heat pump and solar? Complete the short heat pump quote form here to get started.

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