The Future of Energy...

A new Generation...
Activ8 Energies is the
nations leading installer of
Solar water heating systems.
Activ8 Energies was formed with a mission.
To change peoples attitudes towards solar energy in Ireland
To educate and promote public awareness to the benefits of
modern solar power
To offer the customer the most efficient and cost
effective methods of harnessing free solar energy
To provide the highest standard of installation and customer
service

The Future of Energy

SOLAR POWER IS

The Future of Energy

The long term plan of the Dept. of Energy is that

12% of heating energy should be provided by renewables by
2020. A rough calculation translates this as 1/3 of all houses in
Ireland to have a solar water heating system installed.

Eamon Ryan TD, Minister for

Communications (right),
Energy and Natural
Resources officially opened
the new Activ8 Energies
national installation and service
centre on the 15th of May 2009.

Why invest
in Solar?

Why invest in
Solar
Energy bills have risen continuously from 1970
to the present day and by 2050 the worlds fossil fuel
supplies will be 75% less than what they were in 1850
It is predicted that Fossil Fuel consumption will exceed
production by 2014 and by 2050 the worlds fossil fuel
supplies will be 75% less than what they were in 1850
When demand grows and supply falls... Prices rise
Ireland is not self sufficient, and unless prepared,
will not avoid the consequences of this global crunch
Gas resources are currently being pipelined through
politically unstable and volatile countries
assuming that these countries are willing to export
their gas resources!
Middle East 41%

Europe, US
& Japan 6%
Rest of the
World 15%

The biggest Fuel reserves

Former Soviet
Union 38%

Between 2003 - 2013

Increase in fuel costs in just 10 years

Carbon Tax
The amount of raw pollutant
produced by your boiler every
year is equivalent to a tipper
truck unloading a tonne and a
half of soot on your driveway.

A solar water heating system

on a typical house can reduce CO2
emissions by around 400kg or half
a tonne.

Carbon tax in 2010 was 6.5%

on Oil (Kerosene) and 7% on
Gas, both set to rise in the
future if emissions are not
reduced

Cutting was stopped on 24 bogs

last year, and the ban was extended
to another 31 in June 2013. Cutting
at a further 75 bogs will cease by the
end of 2013.

The new tax which is already

charged on heating oil and
gas will increase the price
of a 40kg of coal by about
1.20. Peat briquettes will
increase by about 40c a bale

In 2012 Carbon Tax has raised

370 million. The VAT charged
on top of the Carbon Tax will
raise another 39 million.

The carbon tax will be charged

on peat products at the rate of
18.33 + VAT per tonne of
briquetts and 13.62 per tone
of sod peat

Carbon tax on coal will be

charged at the rate of 26.33 +
VAT per tonne. This rate is
applicable to coal, anthracite,
smokeless mixes, ovoids and
lignite.

Energy Efficiency

Building Energy Rating (BER)

The BER is the Energy Performance certificate;

that informs prospective buyers about the energy
performance of your house a rating between A-G.

A Rated houses have:

Solar Thermal Panels
Wind Turbines
Low energy light bulbs
Loft insulation
Thermostat controls
High Efficiency boilers
Triple glazed windows
Building Energy Rating
kWh/m2/yr
MOST EFFICIENT

G Rated houses have:

Wooden floors
Drafty windows
No loft insulation
Cavity walls
Old Boiler
Low energy rated white goods
Old thermostats
The average property in Ireland falls
within bands D-E for both ratings.

Do buyers care how

efficient my home is?
Yes. The SEAI claim their research
proves buyers will pay up to 12,000
more for an environmentally friendly
house and that 70% of all buyers
consider energy efficiency to be of
high importance when buying a home.
LEAST EFFICIENT

Destroying the
Myths and
Misconceptions

So why is Ireland behind

the rest of Europe?
Its not the weather...
Its not that solar doesnt work...
Installed solar capacity per 1000 inhabitants within the EU member states:
250
240
230
220
210

200
190
180
170
160

150
140
130
120
110

100
90
80
70
60

50
40
30
20
10

IRELAND

Netherlands

France

Finland

Sweden

Portugal

Germany

Switzerland

Denmark

Austria

Greece

ESTIF installed chart

Market Size in Terms of Collector Area (m2):
Market size in terms of Solar Thermal Capacity (KWth ) and in terms
of Collector Area (m 2)

Myths and Misconceptions

WHAT MOST PEOPLE THINK ABOUT
SOLAR ENERGY
Myth:
Ireland is not sunny enough
Myth:
Solar energy is not efficient enough
Myth:
Solar is too expensive
Myth:
Most of our energy is not for hot water
Myth:
The payback is too long
Myth:
It wont make any difference to the environment
One thing is certain; you will never get any money
back from your current energy supplier!

The Truth...
Our collectors do not
need direct sunlight.
They work from
natural daylight.
Climate change is a
fact! Any contribution to
a better environment for
our future generations
is better than no
contribution.
Typically a system will
pay for itself several
times over, not only by
the energy savings but
also due to the potential
increase in property
value.

Activ8 systems are

extremely efficient,
especially in the
transitional periods
between spring and
Autumn
Its never been
cheaper! You will
be paying for it with
money that you would
otherwise give to the
utility companies.
Unlike seasonal
central heating,
hot water is a year
round requirement

One thing is certain, you will never get any

money back from your current energy
supplier!

Solar Energy Today

Technical data

2 Panels

In-Roof

IDMK 125

IDMK 25

Dimension

1015 x 1227

2058 x 1227

2318 x 1044

Gross Area

1.25m

2.52m

2.55m

Weight

27kg

54kg

49kg

Absorber Surface
Area

1.08m

2.28m

2.21m

Aperture

1.10m

2.32m

2.29m

Max Operating
Pressure

10 bar

10 bar

10 bar

Idle Temperature

180 C

180 C

180 C

Product Code

On-Roof
FK 7300

Typical Activ8 Energies

installations
The highest standard in just one day

Activ8 Energies
Installations

Sleek integrated solar panels that blend

into the structure of your house

The most efficient and cost effective

methods of harnessing free solar energy

How the Activ8 Energies

system works
1

Solar Collector

4
Controller

To Taps

Tank

Boiler

3
2

4
Cold water feed

Pump

The collectors capture and absorb

the suns radiation. The heat is then
conducted to the fluid flowing
through the collector

The coil conducts the heat and

the resulting hot water flows
from the outlet valve

The hot fluid from the collector is

circulated via flexible stainless steel
pipes by a pump through to a coil
inside the insulated tank.

The hot water is delivered

to wherever it is needed
throughout the house

Solar Components
Solar control unit
Monitor your new solar panels with
an easy to understand control unit.
The controller is capable of adjusting the speed
of your pump to ensure maximum
efficiency and minimum running cost.
Our Activ8 Energies technician will
guide you through the processes and
ensure that you are confident in its
use before leaving your home.

Pump station
Due to the variable speed pump within our
pump station we can reduce the overall
running cost. On average the yearly cost of
running the pump is only 8.
Once you have sufficient hot water in your
cyclinder the contoller automatically stops
your pump running to maintain system
efficiency.

Cylinder
Bespoke solar cylinder designed
and made specifically for your home.
All cylinders are designed and
manufactured in Ireland so that
Activ8 can ensure the highest quality
standards are met.

Peace of
with comprehensive cover

IWA

Are all companies fully vetted? YES

Is customer satisfaction regularly monitored?

YES

Is there a customer helpline? YES

Is there a customer friendly website available for advice?

YES

Is the insurer FSA authorised? YES

Is deposit protection from point of sale?

YES

Is Deposit Protection 25% of the contract value?

YES

Are there no excesses on the policy?

YES

Is cover available for a full 10 years?

YES

Is cover continuous without renewal? YES

Is cover fully transferable if you sell your home?

YES

Authorised IWA Member

Independent Warranty
20 Billing Road, Northhampton NN1 5AW
Telephone: 01604 604511 Facsimile: 01604 604512
www.iwa.biz e-mail:sarah@iwa.biz

ACTIV8 SOLAR ENERGIES UNDERTAKES TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ANY

FAULTY MATERIALS FREE OF CHARGE SHOULD ANY FAULT APPEAR
DUE TO DEFCTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP IN ANY
SYSTEM INSTALLED BY US WITHIN TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF
INSTALLATION. IN ADDITION TO THIS, THE SOLAR COLLECTORS
CARRY A 10 YEAR MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY.
At Activ8 Energies we are committed to supplying only products of the very
highest quality and equally our installers are employed by us and trained by
Activ8 Energies to the highest standards in the industry. We believe if
the highest standards are maintained the minimum amount of
servicing is required resulting in more recommendations.

Order Number:
Commencement Date:
Signed on behalf of Activ8 Energies:

Key Mark Certificate

Accredited to the highest standard
Activ8 Energies solar panels are marked with the
KEYMARK which means that they comply with uniform
European (EN) Quality Standards.
A product may only be marked with the KEYMARK if it
has been tested and certified by a neutral, independent and
competent body. The factory inspection and Initial Type
Testing (ITT), apart from the regular inspection, constitute
an important element of the procedure for granting the
KEYMARK.

Therefore our solar panels

conform to the high
standards indispensable in
ensuring safety technology,
in protecting health, the
environment and
customer interests.

Activ8 Energies Insurance

Poor Installation
Short cuts, such as poor pipework
insulation can increase heat loss
in the system. Other short cuts
like that show in the picture of an
inappropriately used TV cable are
potential fire hazards.

A picture of dislodged panels

due to high Irish winds which
were incorrectly mounted.
(Meathhill, Co. Meath)

Panels installed vertically on the

gable of this house. This is not
only unsightly but also extremely
inefficient.

Solar panels completely shadowed

by chimney resulting in minimal
heat output from system. This is
not up to industry standards.

Good Installation
Activ8 ensures the highest
standards are met for
installations to maximise the
highest efficiency and peace
of mind for your home.

Panels secured properly to

the roof ensuring no damage
to your home.

Panels installed on the roof to

which it blends in with the
structure of the house and takes
advantage of the suns energy.

Activ8 carry out full site survey

of your home to ensure our
solar panels are installed with no
shading and correct orientation.
This guarantees maximum
performance for all Activ8 installs.

WE DONT JUST MEET

STANDARDS
WE SET THEM...