For the general public, solar water heating is the most practicable and effective way in which we can enjoy renewable energy in our homes. A solar domestic hot water system will provide around 50-60% of annual domestic hot water requirements. An auxiliary power source is required to ensure there is always hot water on demand and a boiler is always necessary to operate the central heating system.

 

A well-designed solar water heating system installed in a family house, which previously used an electric immersion heater to heat water, can save in excess of half a tonne of carbon dioxide emissions per annum.

 

 

The sun is by far the most abundant source of energy available on the earth. Energy arriving at the earths surface by way of solar radiation over a period of 40 minutes is the equivalent of the power used by the entire population of the earth in one year.

 

A solar water heating system has as its main component a collector. The function of the solar collector is to collect the UV rays falling upon it and transfer it in the form of heat to the fluid in the collector.   This in turn runs through a secondary coil in the hot water cylinder which heats the water.

 

 

Along with the collectors, additional products will be required to complete the installation. This includes, fixing brackets, solar pump station, stainless steel solar cylinder, solar control and also insulated pipes to run between the collectors and the cylinder.

 

Depending upon your personal circumstances you may be eligible for a grant.

 

· VAT on professionally  installed solar water heating system is only 5%

· Finance is available on any Worcester or Alpha Solar installation (subject to status)

 

 

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