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SOLAR HEATING THERMAL PANELS

Solar heating thermal panels heat water for commercial and domestic properties and can save electricity and energy wastage. Installing Solar thermal panels in a home contributes towards making a property eco-friendly.

How do solar thermal panels work?

Solar thermal panels contain liquid that circulates through special panels and is heated by sunlight, this then passes through a coil in the water tank which in turn heats the water stored in the tank.

CLICK HERE FOR LARGER IMAGE With continually rising gas, electric and oil fuel prices and a need to reduce CO2 emmissions, many people are now turning towards solar energy as an economical and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional heating systems.

Solar roof panel systems are installed with minimum disruption - They can be linked into your existing conventional heating system.

Once installed, solar energy can provide up to 60% of your hot water needs throughout the year for free!

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Cylinders and solar heating thermal panels

For this type of solar energy we have to use a larger and different type of cylinder to the traditional one used in the home as there is a need to have more heat storing capacity for the solar heating panels.


A twin coil cylinder is needed for energy generated by solar heating panels as one coil will be receiving the heat from the collector on the roof and the other coil is used to supply heat from your other main heat source when solar energy (i.e. sunlight) is insufficient.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Q: Will the British weather impact on the effectiveness of the panels?
A: The panels work extremely well within the UK as it relies on daylight, not just sunlight.

Q: How big are the panels?
A: The size will vary depending on hot water demand but typically 2m x 1.5m x 2m for basic standard equipment.

Q: Do tiles need to be removed?
A: Tiles do not need to be removed, as the panels can be surface mounted. On a new build they can be built flush, or on a traditional installation they can be fitted flush if the client wishes.

Q: Do I need planning permission?
A: Listed Building Consent or when in a conservation area usually yes but, please check with Local Building Control in all cases.

Q: Do they have to be south facing?
A: Yes, South West or South East is also acceptable.

Q: Will it affect the stability of my roof?
A: No.

Q: Can I add it to my existing system?
A: Yes.
If you would like some advice or a free quote, please contact us on (01535) 274414
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