Infrared panels in Merthyr Tydfil
£139 to £1,926 installed, and 50% of homes in the council area rated EPC D to G.
What infrared heating costs in Merthyr Tydfil
1–2 panels
£139–£338
We don’t publish a saving figure for this upgrade.
3–5 panels (most common)
£373–£790
We don’t publish a saving figure for this upgrade.
6+ panels
£980–£1,926
We don’t publish a saving figure for this upgrade.
Source: Home Energy Quotes Cost Index, costs modelled June 2026, savings at the October to December 2026 price cap. Prices are estimates and include installation and VAT. Actual costs may vary.
Merthyr Tydfil in numbers
Published statistics for the Merthyr Tydfil council area, not our estimates.
At the 2021 Census, 2.6% of households in the Merthyr Tydfil council area used electric heating only and 84.3% mains gas only. 50% of homes with an EPC in the Merthyr Tydfil council area are rated D to G, and the median energy score is 68, which is band D.
| Merthyr Tydfil council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Households on electric heating only | 2.6% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on mains gas heating only | 84.3% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Homes with an EPC rated D to G | 50% | ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025 |
| Median EPC energy score | 68 (band D) | ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025 |
| Electricity network operator | National Grid Electricity Distribution (South Wales) | NESO licence area boundaries |
These are published official statistics for the Merthyr Tydfil council area, which covers Merthyr Tydfil, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Merthyr Tydfil a good place for infrared panels?
The area’s housing stock includes a range of properties suited to infrared panels installations throughout Merthyr Tydfil. Combined with Wales’s energy prices, infrared panels installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Merthyr Tydfil has a population of 39,535, and the area falls within the Wales region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Merthyr Tydfil
We recommend getting at least 3 quotes from qualified installers before making a decision. Check reviews, ask for local references, and make sure warranties are clearly stated in writing.
What to check before hiring an installer in Merthyr Tydfil
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for infrared panels before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Merthyr Tydfil or Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Reviews — check online reviews before committing
- Warranty — product and workmanship warranties should be clearly stated in writing
- 3 quotes minimum — we recommend comparing at least three quotes to ensure you get a fair price
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Last reviewed: . Costs are modelled estimates from the Home Energy Quotes Cost Index — see how we calculate them. Grant rates are checked against GOV.UK.