How do solar panels work?

Solar energy is absorbed by solar collectors on any roof that faces a southerly direction. When the sun's rays strike the panels the collectors heat up significantly more than the ambient air temperature. Once the collectors reach more than 6 degrees above the temperature of the water in your hot water cylinder heat is transferred and pumped into a hot water cylinder through a stainless steel tube.

During the summer months in the UK our solar hot water systems can usually provide all your hot water requirements, and about half of your need during the rest of the year. Solar panels can supply up to 70% of the annual hot water needs for a gas heated three-bedroomed semi-detached house anywhere in the UK - according to the Energy Savig Trust.

Solar water heating systems use the power of the sun to work alongside your conventional water heater. The technology behind our systems is well developed and mature. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it