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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 Photovoltaics (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.However solar water heating does require plumbing and heating expertise to size, install and balance effectively, not typically suitable for the DIYer. When choosing an installer look for companies with recognised plumbing and heating certification such as CORGI, IPHE or APHC and experience in installing solar systems.
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.
If the system has been sized correctly, it can provide at least 40-60% of all your hot water requirements throughout the year. The average domestic system reduces carbon dioxide emissions by around 400kg per year.
Solar Water Heating should not be confused with generating electricity from the sun or photovoltaics (PV) in which solar power is used to directly generate electricity which can be used in the home or fed into the National Grid. See the section Power from the Sun for information on and suppliers of this technology.
Some suppliers are now offering to site a PV panel next to a solar panel. This will generate electricity that can be used to power the solar heating pump.
Solar panels should be sited on a south-facing pitched roof, free of shade, at an angle of between 20 and 50 degrees, or may be mounted on an angled frame on the ground or on a flat roof. The typical domestic installation requires 2 - 5 square metres of roof area and you may also need space to locate an additional water cylinder if required.
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