Solar Heating/Hotwater
Introduction
Around 75% of energy used in the average British household goes into the heating and usage of central heating and hot water systems.
A form of free energy for this task can be a welcome addition to any financial savings, solar heating and hot water is the top self sustainable energy chosen in the country as it offers a faster payback period (approx 8-16 years for an average dwelling).
If the system is fitted correctly and by a trained and professional installer such as Darfield Heating Services Ltd, it can provide at least 45-65% of all your hot water requirements throughout the calendar year. The average domestic system reduces carbon dioxide emissions by around 400kg per year.
Solar collectors are currently available in three types; Flat Plate Collectors, Evacuated Tube Collectors and PVC pipe work collectors (generally used for swimming pool usage).
How It Works
Solar heating and hot water heating uses the radiation from the sun to heat water in a panel often positioned on the roof of a dwelling or property which in turn can supply that heat as domestic hot water or to a central heating system. Unfortunately the demands on your central heating system are at their highest when the sun is weakest (winter) so a solar heating system will only contribute to part of your heating energy requirements at this time of year.
Benefits
Some of the benefits that you gain by getting a solar heating and hot water system fitted by Darfield Heating Services are:
- Gain an immediate and large saving on hot water bills.
- Extended life on conventional boiler already fitted as solar collectors reduce any extended work by the boiler and any high temperature work by the boiler as the collectors achieve these themselves.
- Add value to property.
- Carbon emissions are vastly reduced.
