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Solar renewable technology products are now widely available in the UK market. Initially the cost of this new green technology was prohibitively high, due largely to the prolonged payback time. However, as technology and manufacturers' methods have improved, the price has become more affordable to home owners and businesses alike. This section provides further information and a guide for suppliers, contractors, and installation companies that can help you design and install renewable energy sources to reduce reliance on conventional energy producing technologies.

There are many ways to save energy and reduce fuel utility bills in modern and older homes in the UK. We recommend starting out by viewing the section regarding Renewable Energy Resources as a starter for home efficiency savings, with an introduction to some Green Energy solutions for the home owner. This section serves to provide homeowners with further facts and information to help reduce energy consumption, and thus maintain a sustainable future through the reduction of CO2 emissions further enhancing "green" credentials, while saving money in the process.

This section provides information about where to find Solar Thermal Panel commercial products, suppliers and contractors in the UK. Prices have fallen in recent years, making solar heating technology more affordable, find out how these systems work, and how these products can help bring benefits to the running costs of your home or business enterprise.

Solar Water Heating is a method used to supplement your domestic or business premises hot water system, by using solar panels in the roof of your house or business property. The solar panels use the radiation from the sun to directly heat water within the panels. The heated water can be tapped into an existing central heating system if required. Obviously, the system is most effective when there is full sunlight available during the day, reduced levels of sunlight lead to a reduction in the supplementary hot water available to your domestic hot water system. This website provides details on renewable energy products for builders, property developers, architects and plumbing & heating engineers, and the UK Homeowner.

What is meant by "Payback Time"?

Quite simply the payback time is determined by your initial outlay for your chosen renewable energy option for example a solar thermal heating system (the hardware and installation costs) verses the time it takes for your savings in energy costs to pay for the green energy solution you have chosen for your project. Thereafter, you begin to save money on your utility bills. A typical low cost solution for home energy generation is a domestic wind turbine for your home, as the initial costs are lower than say the installation of solar panels or a ground source heat pump, these installations may take longer to pay for themselves. It is worth considering seeking specialist advice for any renewable energy option to determine if the solution is the right one for your needs.

Solar Water Heating is a renewable energy source, and could be fitted to many UK households as it offers a quicker payback time than some other forms of renewable energy supply's. Cheaper and more affordable options that can have an immediate effect on reducing your reliance on grid electricity or mains gas is detailed in Home Energy Saving ideas.

Solar Collectors

There are basically two types available on the market today:

Flat Plate Collector Panels

Find out more about the installation and benefits associated with this type of system in a detailed analysis in Flat Plate Solar Collectors.

Evacuated Tube Solar Collectors

Find out more about the installation and benefits associated with this type of system in a detailed analysis of the Evacuated Tube Solar Collector.

Benefits

Help to reduce CO2 emissions for domestic systems, they are easy to install and maintain, and are easily integrated with other existing heating systems to supplement hot water requirements during the winter months. This type of system helps to reduce hot water heating energy costs, and lowering your utility bills.

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DIY Kits

Solar Hot Water systems are available to the DIY market, for do-it-yourself enthusiasts and are usually available as a complete system in a form of a kit for self assembly. Typical components include: Twin coil copper solar cylinder, a solar collector, a Pump station with gauges and flowmeter, a pump controller, an expansion vessel, stainless steel corrugated pipework, and all the fittings necessary to hook up the system. Note that some electrical work will be required, you should find a qualified electrician to install the required cabling.

Facts

Solar thermal panels can heat 100% of your domestic hot water during the summer months and save you more than 50% of your annual electricity cost for domestic hot water throughout the year.

Did You Know?

Suppliers can now provide a Photovoltaic (PV) panel adjacent to a solar panel, this type of installation can generate electricity (via the PV Panel) to power the solar water heating pump. This type of installation is known in the trade as a "Solar Twin". This type of system can help reduce your dependence on grid supplied electricity even further.

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