How It Works
Solar energy is absorbed by solar collector tubes which are mounted on the roof of your building in a Southerly facing direction. When exposed to sunlight the solar collectors heat up to temperatures significantly above the ambient air temperature, and once they are several degrees warmer than the water in your hot water cylinder, heat will be transferred and pumped into a hot water cylinder via a one piece stainless tube from the roof.
70% Free Hot Water
During summer months a solar hot water system can usually provide all your hot water needs, and about half that during the rest of the year. For example, solar thermal can meet up to 70% of annual hot water needs for a gas heated three-bed semi-detached house, according to the Energy Saving Trust.
Solar hot water systems use heat from the sun to work alongside your conventional water heater. The technology is well developed with a large choice of equipment to suit many applications.