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Over 70% of the average household’s energy use goes into space and water heating, so a source of free hot water to use instead of commercial energy can make a dramatic financial saving. Solar Water Heating is the renewable technology of choice for most UK households as it offers a quicker payback (7-15 years for an average household) than Photovoltaic's (20-30 years) and the advantage that there is already an established network of installers. More immediate financial impact on your energy budget can achieved through energy saving measures such as loft and cavity wall insulation that typically pay for themselves in 1- 3 years.
Solar Heating & Hot Water
How does it work?
Solar Water Heating uses the radiation from the sun to heat water in a panel often sited on the roof which in turn can supply that heat as 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 so a solar heating system will only contribute to part of your heating energy requirements.
The positive side to the strength of the sun in summer is that it is the peak demand for swimming pools, static caravans and holiday lets.
The positive side to the strength of the sun in summer is that it is the peak demand for swimming pools, static caravans and holiday lets.
