subject: Install Solar Thermal Heating Systems and enjoy low cost & affordable hot water [print this page] Install Solar Thermal Heating Systems and enjoy low cost & affordable hot water
Solar thermal heating systems utilize sun's radiation and provide you with hot water. These systems are capable of working on sunny as well as cloudy days as well. They maximize on the use of direct radiation on clear days to generate maximum heat. With UK receiving almost 60% of solar energy you can trust solar panels to work full capacity most of the time.
Benefits of installing solar thermal panels
It is time to cut down on your carbon emissions and do your bit to save the environment. By opting for thermal heating you could save almost 250kg of carbon dioxide generated due to gas heating and 580kg off of electricity consumption
Pay lower heating bills as solar thermal panels can cater up to 50 - 65% of hot water needs on an annual basis for a family of four members. Depending upon the heat source you replace, you could easily save up to 50- 100 of your energy bill
Solar thermal installation is a quick and easy procedure; maximum time taken could be just 3- 4 days. If a new water cylinder has to be installed it could take some additional time.
Solar thermal panels simply require cleaning as their maintenance procedure. They enjoy a long life of 25 years while you could service them every 3 5 years.
Property check for installing Solar Thermal Systems
It is affordable to go for solar thermal system for large hot water requirements especially for normal and slightly larger families. Also it is essential for you to check out the roof type of your family as panels have to be placed on an angle of 35 degrees on south facing roofs. The area covered could be almost 5 square meters. In case of flat roofs, you would require them to be mounted on frames and tilted accordingly. For such issues you could always check out with the planning authorities in your area.
Price of Installing Solar Thermal Systems
The price of installing solar thermal systems depends upon the size and type of system you go for. In all, you are likely to incur a approximate cost of 5,000 for setting up three panels, hot water cylinder and inclusive of plumbing and electrical installations. You can also take advantage of saving up to up to 400 or a third off of the cost of installing solar thermal heating (whichever is lower) by hiring an installer who is registered with the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).
It is time to put in big and small efforts in order to utilize green and renewable energy in order to make the earth a better place to live in.
