Solar Thermal Heating Panels

Climate change is now a generally accepted fact which has increased the focus on alternative energy sources such as solar thermal water heating,

Solar energy is free, clean and safe. It is environmentally friendly and produces no waste or pollution. Using solar energy enables you to not only reduce your carbon footprint but also your energy bills. The whole process is simple and effective and entirely renewable - something which has to be both good for the environment and for future generations.

How Does It Work?

The most cost-affective technology for domestic and commercial application is solar thermal water heating. This new technology allows you to collect and utilise energy provided by the sun to heat your water sources.

Solar thermal technology transforms direct sunlight and diffuses solar radiation into heat using a solar collector. This can then be used to heat water in both domestic and commercial properties and at the same time helps decrease carbon emissions and reduce global warming.

Types of Solar Collectors

Complete Install Renewable Energies work with both evacuated tubes and flat plate collectors.

Evacuated Tubes

Vacuum tube solar thermal collectors are currently considered the premium product on the market. They are the most efficient solar collector available and are on average 30% more effective than traditional flat plate panel equivalents.

Each vacuum tube solar collector consists of a highly insulated manifold and a row of solar tubes. The vacuum inside each tube ensures the most effective transfer of energy into heat as well as providing perfect insulation. It protects the system from outside influences, such as cold, wet or windy weather, resulting in consistent high quality performance all year round. Vacuum tubes collectors can provide up to 70% of annual hot water requirements with zero carbon emissions. They are also flexible for building integration, fitting perfectly on sloping roofs, flat roofs or even facades. They are quick and easy to install as the tubes can be carried and fixed onto the roof individually.

Flat Plate

Flat plate panels are the most popular solar collectors on the market. They provide a cost-effective solution both in domestic and commercial applications and deliver excellent levels of efficiency and performance.

Each flat plate panel consists of dark flat-plate absorber of solar energy, a transparent cover that allows solar energy to pass through and reduces heat losses, heat-transport fluid (typically antifreeze) and a heat insulating backing.

They are robust, hard wearing and flexible in installation. They can either be integrated or roof top mounted. If integrated, the solar panel is encased in a cassette unit that is then mounted directly onto the roof battens. The roof is then tiled up to the cassette, a look similar to a velux loft window. Alternatively, the solar panel is simply is mounted on top of existing roof tiles on brackets that penetrate through the roof and are bolted to the rafters to ensure fixing.

Complete Install Renewable Energies use the latest Polysun design software to determine the most suited system for you property.

All the solar equipment we install is mircogeneration accredited which means that you will be eligible for funding under the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) due to be introduced April 2011. See the Government website www.mircogenerationcertification.org for further details.

We endeavour to offer all our customers a highly competitive price for all our installations. If you are interested in having solar panels installed or to find out the suitability of this type of system for your home, please e-mail us at enquiries@completeinstall.com or call us on 020 8658 5122.