Most dairy farms are set up for one line wash per day and the bulk tank is washed every second day. The volumes vary from farm to farm, but in general are the very same every week so the sizing of the system can be done very accurately. The sizing of system required is based on the amount of units and the size of the bulk tank. The supplier of the milking equipment will tell you how much hot water is needed for the line wash and bulk tank however we can also work this out on viewing.
The solar system will provide nearly all the hot water required from March to October, which is nearly in line with most spring calving herds.
Here are the guide prices for systems, which include stainless steel tanks, all solar pipe work, aluminium specially designed frames to suit different roof angles and fully installed. All the electrical work is completed in compliance with dairy standards.
System Cost exVAT 13.5% Expected Payback Lifespan
50 tubes 400 litre tank €6200 9 years 25-30
60 tubes 400 litre tank €6700 9 years 25-30
70 tubes 500 litre tank €8800 9-10 years 25-30
80 tubes 2x300 litre tanks €9300 9-10 years 25-30
90 tubes 2x400 litre tanks €10200 9-10 years 25-30
100 tubes 2x400 litre tanks €10750 8-9 years 25-30
110 tubes 2x500 litre tanks €11375 8-9 years 25-30
120 tubes 2x500 litre tanks €11900 7-8 years 25-30
Ideally your sheds should be facing south, however the tubes can be tilted 15 degrees either way to gain more from any given direction.
We are an Irish company using only the most efficient tubes and highest quality materials. The job will take approx 1.5 days to complete.
Please feel free to contact us for a free consultation and we can start saving you money straight away!
