The UK's exclusive supplier of the PowerBoard — the first 230V far-infrared heating system that installs flush into your ceiling void, with zero visible hardware.
Infrared ceiling heating performs differently across building types. Select your property below to see the right system, panel sizing, and installation approach for your situation.
Offices, warehouses & retail spaces
Quiet, child-safe heating for the whole home
Hospitals, clinics & care homes
Hotels, restaurants & guest spaces
Solar integration & net-zero targets
New builds & retrofit projects
*Savings compared to traditional electric heating. Individual results vary based on property insulation, usage patterns, and energy tariffs.
No. That's the point.
The PowerBoard installs flush into your ceiling void. Zero visible hardware. No panels on the wall. No radiators on the skirting. Just a warm, comfortable room.
Tired of Fighting Your Heating System?
Gas boilers, oil boilers, and LPG heating systems are becoming increasingly expensive to run, require annual servicing, and keep you tied to price-volatile fossil fuels with no exit. Rural homeowners on oil or LPG carry the heaviest burden - typically paying noticeably more than homes on mains gas - so the case for switching is even stronger off-grid.
Gas, oil, and LPG prices are set by volatile wholesale markets on the other side of the world. Standing charges keep climbing year after year, and every winter brings another round of price hikes you can't plan for or push back on.
Gas, oil, and LPG boilers all require mandatory annual servicing (£80-£200/year), carry breakdown risk, and have average lifespans of 10-15 years. Average boiler replacement costs £2,000-£4,500.
Gas, oil, and LPG prices are tied to global wholesale markets you cannot influence. With no fixed tariff and standing charges that rise regardless of how much you use, rural homes on oil or LPG are especially exposed - paying more per unit with no realistic alternative on the current network.
There is a better way. PoweRad's PowerBoard infrared heating system replaces gas, oil, and LPG, no boiler, no tank, no annual service, no fuel delivery. Ever.
For a typical UK 3-bedroom home, PowerBoard infrared runs at £509–£1,146 per year (~£42–£96/mo) in real-world zoned use - only heating the rooms you're actually in, with panels cycling instead of running flat-out like a radiator. Pair it with solar PV + battery storage and that drops to £51–£688 per year (~£4–£57/mo). Gas runs £800-£1,400, oil £1,200-£2,000, LPG £1,500-£2,500. Costs vary based on insulation, panel sizing, and energy tariff.
Oil & LPG homeowners save most. Fuel costs 40-60% higher than gas means the running cost saving from switching is larger for rural properties.
Pair with solar PV + battery. Infrared panels respond instantly, so a solar PV + battery setup can cover most heating demand directly. Diverter-only setups can't power panels in the evening - battery storage does.
How these figures are calculated: All PowerBoard figures above come from the same formula used by the calculator below - UK 3-bedroom home at 24.5p/kWh. The "all rooms, full demand" line is a like-for-like worst case where every panel runs as if it were a radiator covering the whole property. "Typical zoned use" applies a 55% real-world utilisation factor to reflect how PowerBoard is actually used: only the rooms in active use are heated and panels cycle once at temperature. The "with solar" line assumes a 4kW solar PV system with battery storage. Run the calculator with your own home's details for a personalised figure.
Our professional system designer calculates exactly how many panels you need for every room, and generates a full specification you can hand to any installer.
Six concrete reasons PowerBoard outperforms gas, oil, LPG, and heat pumps, and why it pays for itself.
PowerBoard warms you directly, like sunshine, not a fan oven. You'll feel it before you sit down, at lower thermostat settings than you use now.
Switch on when you arrive, off when you leave. No pre-heating an empty house for hours. Most customers cut wasted heating spend by 30-50%*.
No moving parts, no annual checks, no breakdowns at Christmas. Set it up once and run it for 30+ years. That's £150+/year back in your pocket.
Each room has its own smart thermostat and schedule. Kitchen at 22°C, bedrooms at 18°C overnight, spare rooms left off. Set it once and it runs itself.
The 250W fits into the ceiling void, plastered flush and invisible. The 500W and 750W fix to any ceiling type. No pipework, no flues, no building work.
PowerBoard runs on electricity. Pair it with solar panels and heat your home on free daytime generation. Add a battery and cut grid electricity use by up to 70%.
PowerBoard outperforms every fossil fuel heating system on all four metrics
*Savings compared to heating entire property 24/7. Individual results vary based on usage patterns and property insulation.
All three models are mains-hardwired at 230V, BEAB-certified, and covered by a 10-year manufacturer's warranty. The right choice depends on your ceiling type and installation preference.
Integrated Ceiling System
Requires a plasterboard ceiling void. Outputs 250W of radiant heat per panel. Completely invisible once finished, with no visible hardware at all. BEAB-certified, 10-year warranty.
Best for
Homes, new builds, care homes, hotels, offices, and any space with a plasterboard ceiling void where a seamless, invisible finish is required.
Coverage
Each panel heats approximately 8-10m² in a well-insulated room.
The only ceiling heating system in the UK that disappears entirely into your home.
Surface Mount
No ceiling void required. Surface-mounts to plasterboard, timber, concrete, or masonry. Outputs 500W per panel, the highest residential wattage in the range. BEAB-certified, 10-year warranty.
Retrofit installations, larger rooms, or properties where ceiling void access is limited.
Each panel heats approximately 18-22m² in a well-insulated room.
Maximum heating output with minimal installation complexity.
Surface Mount / Commercial Grid
Compatible with standard 600×600mm suspended ceiling grids and solid ceiling surfaces alike. Outputs 750W per panel, engineered for high ceilings and large open-plan floor areas. BEAB-certified, 10-year warranty.
Large rooms, open-plan areas, offices, warehouses, retail, and hospitality spaces.
Each panel heats approximately 28-35m² in a well-insulated commercial space.
The commercial-grade panel for any space with a suspended grid ceiling.
Coverage estimates based on a well-insulated room with 2.4m ceiling height. Individual results vary by insulation level, ceiling height, and room configuration.
Panel installed
Plastered over
Painted and finished
Board, Skim, Paint. Watch It Disappear.
Three photos of the same bathroom ceiling. First the panel sits in the ceiling with the boards taped and ready. Then it is plastered over and already gone. Then it is painted, and there is simply nothing to see: flat, smooth, indistinguishable from any other ceiling in the house. Visitors will never know the heating is there.
A ceiling that looks this clean is the result. The warmth simply arrives.
1. Pre-plaster
2. Plastered
3. Lived-in
From Plasterboard to Lived-In.
These three photos are one real job, not a composite. First the boards go up with the panel taped in and wires hanging. Then the ceiling is plastered, the panel disappears entirely, and the pendant fittings are dropped through ready for the finishing trade. Finally the homeowner moves back in: TV mounted, sofa in place, ceiling completely clean.
This is what a typical PoweRad 250W installation looks like from the day the boards arrive to the day the homeowner moves the sofa back in.
It's There. You Just Don't Notice.
Two panels on a real bedroom ceiling, photographed on one of our own installations. They are present, but they do not demand attention: slim, matte white and low profile, reading more like a subtle architectural feature than a piece of heating equipment. No bulk, no cable clutter, nothing that interrupts the room.
A room with these fitted looks exactly like a room without them, except it's warm.
Commercial Spaces. No Compromise.
A real PoweRad commercial fit-out in South Wales. The panels are going in between the joists, and the thermal camera is on them during commissioning: you can see the heat coming off the ceiling on the screen. That is the part most heating suppliers never show you. No radiators against the walls, no ductwork above, no plant room to find space for.
Inside the panel
Our integrated panel is 12.5mm thin and plasters over like a sheet of board, so the heating disappears into the ceiling. Inside, an earthed steel layer sits between the room and the heating element, which is why a stray screw trips the circuit instead of finding the element.
PowerBoard infrared is the heart of your home. Pair it with solar, battery, smart controls, and hot water and you have a complete, low cost electric home. Heating your home not just like the sun, but with the sun.
Your panels run on 230V mains, so they pair straight with rooftop solar. Make your own power and your heating can run at close to zero cost.
Add a battery, even without solar on the roof. Store cheaper overnight electricity and heat through the day for less.
Let your home heat itself, room by room. Loxone automation runs each zone only when it is needed.
Bring your hot water into the same all electric system and leave gas behind for good.
From Victorian terraces to modern offices, every project is installed by NICEIC-approved engineers and backed by a 10-year warranty.
Integrated ceiling heating from day one
Whole-home heating, no radiators needed
Commercial fit-out, spotlights integrated
Large-scale install, all-electric
Real reviews from real installations. Every one of them is on our Google profile.
★★★★★ 5 out of 5 from 3 Google reviews
See how these systems were designed and installed in our case studies.
Switching from gas, oil, or LPG is a considered decision. We've removed every reason to hesitate.
Not ready to fully commit? Run PowerBoard alongside your existing gas or oil boiler. Heat the rooms you choose first, keep your radiators as a backup, and add more panels when you're ready.
No pressure · Switch at your own pace
Not sure how many panels you need? Our engineers visit your home, measure every room's heat loss, and produce a tailored panel plan, so you only pay for exactly what your property requires.
Normally £150 · Free for you
Not ready to commit to your whole home? Begin with a single panel in your bedroom or living room. Live with the warmth for a season, then expand room by room when you're satisfied.
One panel to start · Expand room by room
10-Year Manufacturer's Warranty
Full parts and performance coverage, one of the longest in the industry
2-Year Installation Warranty
All electrical work guaranteed by NICEIC/NAPIT registered installers
Price Match Promise
Find the same system cheaper elsewhere? We'll match it or refund the difference
No Hidden Costs
The price we quote includes everything: panels, thermostats, installation, and certification
We've built the UK's most comprehensive infrared heating knowledge base, independent comparison guides, real cost data, and technical explainers. Make the right decision, not just a quick one.
Find out which costs less over 10 years, including all servicing, fuel, and running costs.
No outdoor unit, no planning permission, no groundworks. See the honest side-by-side.
PowerBoard panels run on 230V mains, which means they pair directly with rooftop solar and batteries to cut your electricity bill to near zero.
Lock in a flat electricity rate and stop watching oil prices every winter.
Our Network certifications & accreditations
All PoweRad installations are carried out by NICEIC or NAPIT registered electricians.
Every answer opens with the direct response, so you get what you need immediately, with full detail below.
Yes, for most UK homes, infrared ceiling heating costs significantly less to run than gas central heating, particularly when paired with solar. Using our shared cost model at 24.5p/kWh for a typical 3-bed UK home, a correctly sized infrared system runs at about £1621/year on grid electricity alone (without solar) and about £788/year when paired with a 4 kW solar PV array, compared to £800-£1,400/year for gas. Individual results depend on home insulation, panel sizing, and energy tariff.
Yes. A correctly sized infrared panel system can fully replace gas central heating in most UK homes. The key requirement is accurate heat loss calculation for each room, which our free survey provides. Properties across the UK have already made the complete switch, including period homes, new builds, and commercial conversions. Infrared heating requires no gas supply, no flue, and no boiler cupboard.
Yes, and for oil and LPG homeowners, the financial case is even stronger than for gas. Oil and LPG fuel costs are typically 40 to 60% higher per unit of heat than mains gas, meaning the running cost saving from switching to infrared is larger. Unlike gas, oil and LPG also require fuel tanks, regular deliveries, and dependence on volatile commodity markets. Infrared ceiling heating requires only a mains electricity supply, no tank, no delivery schedule, no price spikes. Our free survey covers all property types including those currently on oil or LPG.
Infrared ceiling panels emit longwave radiant heat, the same type of warmth produced by sunlight. Unlike gas boilers or electric radiators, which heat the air and rely on convection to warm a room, infrared heats objects and people directly. Rooms feel warm within seconds of switching on, heat is not lost when doors open, and comfort levels are higher at lower air temperatures. The PowerBoard 250W model installs flush into the ceiling void, completely invisible, while the 500W and 750W surface-mount models fix directly to any ceiling type.
Yes, and infrared panels are one of the best electric loads for solar-generated power. Because they switch on and off instantaneously, they pair well with solar PV and battery storage, surplus daytime generation goes straight into heating, and stored battery energy keeps panels running into the evening. This combination represents the lowest achievable running cost for any UK heating system.
Panel wattage is calculated based on room dimensions, ceiling height, insulation level, and glazing area. As a general guide, allow approximately 25W per m² for a well-insulated room with average ceiling height. A 20m² living room would therefore require approximately 500W of infrared heating, typically one or two panels depending on the configuration. Use our free system designer for an accurate room-by-room calculation, or book a free heat loss survey for a precise specification.
No. Infrared panels have no moving parts, no filters, no fluid circuits, and no combustion components. There is nothing to service, adjust, or replace. PowerBoard panels are designed and warranted to operate maintenance-free for 30+ years, and carry a 10-year manufacturer's warranty. There is no annual safety check required and no registered engineer needed once installation is complete.
Yes. PowerBoard panels are BEAB-certified (Certificate No. 30095), the UK's leading independent electrical safety approval, and operate at surface temperatures that are warm to touch but not a burn risk. They produce no combustion emissions, no carbon monoxide, and no allergen-carrying air currents. They are particularly suited to homes with young children, elderly occupants, allergy sufferers, and clinical environments. Every installation is carried out by a registered electrician to UK Building Regulations.
Running cost estimates based on UK average electricity tariff of 24p/kWh (April 2026) and a well-insulated 3-bedroom property with smart zone control. Individual results vary based on property size, insulation quality, usage patterns, and energy tariff.
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