Solar panels, heat pumps and ventilation for schools
EHP designs, installs and services renewable energy systems for schools in Donegal and the surrounding region. Commercial solar PV can reduce daytime grid use, heat pumps can lower reliance on fossil fuels, and correctly designed ventilation supports indoor air quality in busy classrooms.
Planning a school energy upgrade
Start with the school building
We review electricity and heating use, occupancy, roof space and the condition of the building before recommending a system.
Plan work around the school calendar
Surveys and installation can be planned around term dates, exams and the normal use of classrooms and shared spaces.
Check available funding first
Funding routes have different rules and application stages. We check the current options before any work begins.
Where a school can reduce energy use
The right combination depends on how the building uses electricity, heating and fresh air throughout the day.
Solar PV for daytime electricity
School electricity demand is concentrated during daylight hours, allowing more solar generation to be used on site.
Heat pumps for heating and hot water
A heat pump may reduce fossil-fuel use where the building fabric, heat emitters and hot water demand are suitable.
Ventilation for classrooms
A properly designed ventilation system supplies fresh air and removes stale, moisture-laden air from occupied spaces.
Solar and heat pumps in a busy childcare setting
At Bocan Creche, EHP installed rooftop solar PV and an air-to-water heat pump around the needs of a building used throughout the day. It shows how electricity and heating upgrades can be planned together in an education and childcare setting.
Renewable energy questions from schools
Answers about suitable systems, school holidays, installation timing, technical requirements and current funding routes.
Solar PV is often a strong starting point because schools use electricity during daylight hours. Heat pumps may suit buildings with the right fabric and heating system, while ventilation can improve fresh-air provision in occupied classrooms. A site assessment establishes which measures are practical.
The panels continue to generate when the school is closed. Electricity that is not used on site can be exported to the grid where the connection and electricity supply arrangement allow it.
Yes. We agree access and programme requirements with the school and plan disruptive work around term dates, exams and holidays wherever possible.
Schools are eligible for the SEAI Non-Domestic Microgen Grant for solar PV, with support based on system size and a current maximum of €162,600. SEAI community funding may also support eligible school energy upgrades delivered through a qualifying community project. Funding must be approved before work starts, so we check the current route at the assessment stage.
Yes. School projects must meet the relevant Department of Education Technical Guidance Documents as well as electrical, building and grant requirements. We account for the applicable standards when surveying and designing the work.
Ready when you are
Book a free site assessment and we'll tell you straight what your premises needs, what it costs, and what supports are available.