Project Description
Case Study
Project Overview
- 200 year old iconic cottage on beautiful Inis Mór (Inishmore) Island
- Switched from oil heating to geothermal
- Radiator system switched to Eco4 Radiant floor heating
Client: Local Fisherman
Location: Inis Mór (Inishmore) Island, Ireland
Sector: Heritage Heating
System Fitted: Geothermal – EuroSmart- Eco4 Radiant floor heating.
Technology Provider: Eurotech Renewable Energy Solutions
RESULTS OF EUROTECH SYSTEM
System Installed
- Ochsner Terra 8 HPLB Ground Source Heat Pump + Plus Thermal Storage
- Heating distribution:Eco4 Radiant floor heating
- Hot water by Heat Pump System to existing cylinder
- Smart controls: EuroSmart touch tronic energy manager
- Oil Boiler & Boiler House un-touched (no longer required)
- Smart Control by 8 zones EuroSmart to control each room
Performance & Consumption
- Total Energy Consumed: ~2,200 kWh / year(COP ≈ 5.1)
- New annual heating cost: €350 – €500
- Annual savings: €2,640 – €3,000 (~75–80%)
- CO₂ reduction: ~2,090 kg/year
(equivalent to planting ~90 trees)
Geothermal Heat Pump System + Smart Zonal Controls
1. Site Preparation
Ferry trip to Inis Mór (Inishmore) Island to plan Geothermal installation
Small drilling rig required to acess site.
Inis Mór (Inishmore)
Island (Ireland)
A 200-year-old traditional cottage on the Arran Islands required a complete heating overhaul due to high fuel costs, poor comfort levels and severe heat loss caused by the island climate.
Case Study
Project Overview
- 200 year old iconic cottage on beautiful Inis Mór (Inishmore) Island
- Switched from oil heating to geothermal
- Radiator system switched to Eco4 Radiant floor heating
Client: Local Fisherman
Location: Inis Mór (Inishmore) Island, Ireland
Sector: Heritage Heating
System Fitted: Geothermal – EuroSmart- Eco4 Radiant floor heating.
Technology Provider: Eurotech Renewable Energy Solutions
RESULTS OF EUROTECH SYSTEM
System Installed
- Ochsner Terra 8 HPLB Ground Source Heat Pump + Plus Thermal Storage
- Heating distribution:Eco4 Radiant floor heating
- Hot water by Heat Pump System to existing cylinder
- Smart controls: EuroSmart touch tronic energy manager
- Oil Boiler & Boiler House un-touched (no longer required)
- Smart Control by 8 zones EuroSmart to control each room
Performance & Consumption
- Total Energy Consumed: ~2,200 kWh / year(COP ≈ 5.1)
- New annual heating cost: €350 – €500
- Annual savings: €2,640 – €3,000 (~75–80%)
- CO₂ reduction: ~2,090 kg/year
(equivalent to planting ~90 trees)
Geothermal Heat Pump System + Smart Zonal Controls
1. Site Preparation
Ferry trip to Inis Mór (Inishmore) Island to plan Geothermal installation
Small drilling rig required to acess site.
2. Geothermal Boreholes & Piping
Geothermal option selected is not effected by constant salt sea breeze.
Drilling rig transported by ferry from Galway port.
Rock surface 400 mm below ground, drilling required two days on site.
Only one earth probe was required for heating & hot water energy, drilled to 120 meters deep.
3. Heat Pump Installation
Plant Room – Fittings & Controls (Arran Islands Project)
The plant room for the cottage was fully upgraded to support the new geothermal system. All hydraulic fittings were redesigned and pressure-tested, including flow/return manifolds, safety kits, expansion vessels and the buffer tank connection.
High-efficiency circulation pumps ensure stable flow to Eco4 Radiant heating system. Pipework was insulated and reconfigured to maximize heat transfer and eliminate losses in the exposed island climate.
Smart controls were installed to independently manage each zone. Integrated sensors monitor flow, return, cylinder temperature and heat pump performance, improving COP and prevent overheating.
The result is a compact, efficient plant room that guarantees stable operation, reduced running costs and provides consistent comfort in a 200-year-old home that feels like a new house.
Installation:
- Heat Pump fitted in garden shed
- Thermal store provides fast heat to Eco4 System
- Geothermal connected directly to heat pump
- The existing power supply sufficient to power the heat pump system ( House supply 12 Kw).
- Connects direct to Eco4 Radiant floor heating system
- Smart controls manage comfort in 8 separate zones and hot water generation.
- Hot Water and heating operating efficiency delivered at over 500%
4. Distribution Manifolds
System to the Eco4 Radiant System using a buffer tank.
This ensures stable flow across all circuits, stabilizing temperatures throughout the house. Each loop is individually controlled and monitored, allowing the smart zoning system to deliver heat only where needed. The compact manifold layout improves efficiency, reduces heat loss and keeps the entire system easy to service.
5. Eco4 Radiant Overfloor Heating
The Eco4 Radiant floor heating system provides fast even heat distribution to the cottage without floor reconstruction.
The low-profile design allows installation directly over existing surfaces, improving comfort while reducing heat loss. The system operates at low temperatures, pairing perfectly with the geothermal heat pump for maximum efficiency and low costs.
6. Eco4 Screed Application
The Eco4 screed application creates a smooth, thermally efficient surface that locks the heating pipes in place and ensures optimal heat transfer from the pipe to the room.
Its low-profile composition cuts heat-up time, improves comfort and maximises the efficiency of the geothermal system. The screed provides a durable, level finish ready for final floor coverings.
2. Geothermal Boreholes & Piping
Geothermal option selected is not effected by constant salt sea breeze.
Drilling rig transported by ferry from Galway port.
Rock surface 400 mm below ground, drilling required two days on site.
Only one earth probe was required for heating & hot water energy, drilled to 120 meters deep.
3. Heat Pump Installation
Plant Room – Fittings & Controls (Arran Islands Project)
The plant room for the cottage was fully upgraded to support the new geothermal system. All hydraulic fittings were redesigned and pressure-tested, including flow/return manifolds, safety kits, expansion vessels and the buffer tank connection.
High-efficiency circulation pumps ensure stable flow to Eco4 Radiant heating system. Pipework was insulated and reconfigured to maximize heat transfer and eliminate losses in the exposed island climate.
Smart controls were installed to independently manage each zone. Integrated sensors monitor flow, return, cylinder temperature and heat pump performance, improving COP and prevent overheating.
The result is a compact, efficient plant room that guarantees stable operation, reduced running costs and provides consistent comfort in a 200-year-old home that feels like a new house.
Installation:
- Heat Pump fitted in garden shed
- Thermal store provides fast heat to Eco4 System
- Geothermal connected directly to heat pump
- The existing power supply sufficient to power the heat pump system ( House supply 12 Kw).
- Connects direct to Eco4 Radiant floor heating system
- Smart controls manage comfort in 8 separate zones and hot water generation.
- Hot Water and heating operating efficiency delivered at over 500%
4. Distribution Manifolds
System to the Eco4 Radiant System using a buffer tank.
This ensures stable flow across all circuits, stabilizing temperatures throughout the house. Each loop is individually controlled and monitored, allowing the smart zoning system to deliver heat only where needed. The compact manifold layout improves efficiency, reduces heat loss and keeps the entire system easy to service.
5. Eco4 Radiant Overfloor Heating
The Eco4 Radiant floor heating system provides fast even heat distribution to the cottage without floor reconstruction.
The low-profile design allows installation directly over existing surfaces, improving comfort while reducing heat loss. The system operates at low temperatures, pairing perfectly with the geothermal heat pump for maximum efficiency and low costs.
6. Eco4 Screed Application
The Eco4 screed application creates a smooth, thermally efficient surface that locks the heating pipes in place and ensures optimal heat transfer from the pipe to the room.
Its low-profile composition cuts heat-up time, improves comfort and maximises the efficiency of the geothermal system. The screed provides a durable, level finish ready for final floor coverings.
Key Technical Highlights:
Key Technical Highlights:
Eurotech carried out a full system assessment and installed a geothermal ground-source heat pump with integrated underfloor heating and smart zoning. The result was a dramatic reduction in energy consumption and major annual savings. This installation formed part of the European GeoFit Project wich included 18 Geothermal Boreholes System in Galway University.
RESULT FOR CLIENT DELIVERED BY EUROTECH:
✔ Heating costs reduced by ~64%
✔ Even heat distribution using Radiant Floor.
✔ Comfort in 200-year-old building equal to modern buildings.
✔ CO₂ cut by ~2.1 tonnes / year
✔ Existing oil boiler and boiler house no longer required
✔ The house has been future-proofed against increasing energy costs.
| Metric | Before | After | Column Reduction / Savings4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Energy Consumption | 27,000 kWh | ≈2,200 kWh | ↓ ≈90% |
| Annual Heating Cost | €3,300 | €1,190 | ↓ ≈64% |
| Annual CO₂ Emissions | ~2,860 kg CO₂ | ~770 kg CO₂ | ↓ ~2,090 kg CO₂(based on 0.20 kg CO₂/kWh) |
Benefits achieved:
Eurotech carried out a full system assessment and installed a geothermal ground-source heat pump with integrated underfloor heating and smart zoning. The result was a dramatic reduction in energy consumption and major annual savings. This installation formed part of the European GeoFit Project wich included 18 Geothermal Boreholes System in Galway University.
RESULT FOR CLIENT DELIVERED BY EUROTECH:
✔ Heating costs reduced by ~64%
✔ Even heat distribution using Radiant Floor.
✔ Comfort in 200-year-old building equal to modern buildings.
✔ CO₂ cut by ~2.1 tonnes / year
✔ Existing oil boiler and boiler house no longer required
✔ The house has been future-proofed against increasing energy costs.
| Metric | Before | After | Column Reduction / Savings4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Energy Consumption | 27,000 kWh | ≈2,200 kWh | ↓ ≈90% |
| Annual Heating Cost | €3,300 | €1,190 | ↓ ≈64% |
| Annual CO₂ Emissions | ~2,860 kg CO₂ | ~770 kg CO₂ | ↓ ~2,090 kg CO₂(based on 0.20 kg CO₂/kWh) |
