
Solar
anals
Solar thermal systems work by trapping heat from sunlight in thermal collectors, and then channel that heat to a hot water cylinder. This is in contrast with burning fossil fuels such as oil or gas to heat a boiler.
The solar thermal panels work via a heat exchanger fluid, which is heated by the sunlight and carries that heat into a domestic hot water cylinder.
Benefits of Solar Thermal Panels
There are multiple ways in which having solar thermal panels installed in a home can deliver a more comfortable lifestyle and save money all at once.
» Hot Water Year Round
Installing solar thermal panels in a home can provide easy hot water year round. In summer time it can meet up to 90% of your hot water needs, though this can fall to around 25% in Winter.
» Reduced Energy BillsOnce the solar thermal collectors are installed they make hot water free of charge, saving huge amounts of money on having to use an oil or gas boiler for domestic hot water.
» Carbon FootprintAs a green renewable energy source, solar thermal energy can result in a drastic reduction in carbon emission from households which are mostly still reliant on fossil fuels for water heating.
» Low MaintenanceAs a system with little in the way of moving parts, solar thermal panels can be very low maintenance compared to a boiler. Maintenance checks may be needed as little as every 3 - 5 years.