{"id":1085,"date":"2026-02-27T09:56:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T09:56:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/energycloud.org\/ireland\/?p=1085"},"modified":"2026-02-27T10:07:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T10:07:36","slug":"smart-storage-heating-goes-free-energycloud-and-elnur-launch-fuel-poverty-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/energycloud.org\/ireland\/smart-storage-heating-goes-free-energycloud-and-elnur-launch-fuel-poverty-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart Storage Heating Goes Free:  EnergyCloud, Cl\u00faid and Elnur Launch Fuel Poverty Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">EnergyCloud has partnered with <strong>Elnur<\/strong> and <strong>Cl\u00faid <\/strong>to launch an innovative pilot program using smart storage heaters, aiming to provide efficient home heating and support residents affected by fuel poverty. The initiative is the first time EnergyCloud will deliver both heat and hot water directly to its residents, marking a significant milestone in the company\u2019s commitment to integrating new technologies into its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">\u201cAdding new technologies is a key part of EnergyCloud&#8217;s strategy, and this pilot delivers on that promise. We are enormously grateful to Cl\u00faid for their support and to Elnur for donating the heaters, which demonstrates huge vision and social responsibility. We look forward to scaling this initiative with Elnur,\u201d Alan Wyley, CEO, EnergyCloud Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Elnur welcomed the collaboration, highlighting the role of surplus renewable energy in supporting vulnerable households. \u201cEnergyCloud has shown how surplus renewable energy can be transformed into meaningful support for households affected by fuel poverty,\u201d said Elnur. \u201cWhen we saw the impact, we immediately recognised an opportunity to extend it into home heating. Our ECOHHR PLUS high heat retention storage heater is designed to utilise surplus solar and renewable energy, alongside off-peak tariffs, making it a practical fit for this initiative. We were proud to donate heaters for Phase 1 of the pilot, helping ensure that renewable energy translates into real warmth for families who need it most.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Commenting on this next phase of development, Cl\u00faid stated, \u201cThe EnergyCloud initiative has already brought warmer homes and a meaningful difference to our residents. In our efforts to tackle fuel poverty, we\u2019ve seen EnergyCloud\u2019s positive impact firsthand, and the addition of smart storage heating is an exciting next step. Collaboration across the sector is vital, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with EnergyCloud and Elnur to extend these benefits to even more Cl\u00faid households.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to sustainability, innovation, and social responsibility, with plans to expand the program to reach more homes in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"964\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/energycloud.org\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Elnur-Man-and-child-image.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/energycloud.org\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Elnur-Man-and-child-image.avif 964w, https:\/\/energycloud.org\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Elnur-Man-and-child-image-300x199.avif 300w, https:\/\/energycloud.org\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Elnur-Man-and-child-image-768x509.avif 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 964px) 100vw, 964px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EnergyCloud has partnered with Elnur and Cl\u00faid to launch an innovative pilot program using smart storage heaters, aiming to provide efficient home heating and support residents affected by fuel poverty. 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