Homes across Ireland
Solar and a heat pump, planned for real seasons.
Plan solar panels and a heat pump together in Ireland, while allowing for lower solar output during the coldest months.
Check my home for a heat pump
Start with your building
Use one plan and be realistic about winter.
WRB checks whether a heat pump may suit your home in Ireland before recommending equipment. Heating and electrical work are planned together.
Solar panels can help power a heat pump, but they produce less electricity in winter, when heating demand is highest. A good plan is clear about that difference.
WRB checks the roof, heat loss, radiators or underfloor heating, hot-water needs and electrical supply before suggesting how the systems could work together.
What a good plan should help you do
- Understand how much heat the home needs first
- Estimate the solar contribution without promising free heating
- Plan controls, electrical supply and any future battery together
What we need to know
You do not need every detail before getting in touch. Share what you know and we’ll tell you what matters next.
Check the home before choosing a heat pump
Floor area alone is not enough. A room-by-room heat-loss calculation looks at insulation, windows, walls and the temperature each room needs. It shows whether a heat pump can heat the home comfortably and what changes may be needed.
Check radiators and controls
Radiators or underfloor heating must deliver enough warmth at the lower water temperatures used by many heat pumps. We also look at controls and heating zones because they affect comfort and running costs.
Allow for hot water, space and noise
We check the hot-water cylinder, household demand, outdoor-unit position, clearances and service access. The survey also considers planning rules and nearby neighbours before a proposal is finalised.
Confirm the electrical work
We check the available electrical supply, safety equipment, cable routes and other planned electrical loads. This is especially important if you are also considering solar panels, a battery or EV charging.
Be clear about estimates
Running costs and performance depend on the final design, energy prices and how you use your home. We explain what information is still needed and do not present an early estimate as a guaranteed result.
Common questions
Could a heat pump work in my home?
It depends on heat loss, insulation, radiators or underfloor heating, available space and your electrical supply. We check the home before recommending equipment.
Will I need to replace every radiator?
Not necessarily. We check how much heat each room loses and whether its current radiator can provide enough warmth at the planned water temperature. Some radiators may be fine while others may need to change.
Does a heat pump need a hot-water cylinder?
Most heat pumps that warm radiators and hot water need a suitable cylinder. The right size and setup depend on your home, your hot-water use and the space available.
Can solar panels and a heat pump work together?
Yes, but solar panels produce less electricity in winter, when heating demand is highest. Any savings estimate should allow for that seasonal difference.
One plan, one team