Solar Heating Panels Uk

Solar water heating solar shop in united kingdom.

Solar heating panels uk. It has an output of 3 400 kwh per year and costs around 6 000. Solar water heating is not to be confused with solar pv photovoltaic which is designed to generate electricity. Solarshop is a leading supplier of solar powered products. Each solar panel measures 6m x 0 61m.

A 4kw solar panel system is a common size for the average uk home. Designed for in ground pools. Using only free energy from the sun this microgeneration technology can provide up to 60 of your annual domestic hot water needs. Solar hot water systems also known as solar thermal are a renewable energy source that harness heat from sunlight by capturing energy which is radiated by the sun within solar panels or collectors.

If you compare this to the average annual electricity consumption of a household which is around 3 200 4 100 kwh solar panels can cover 83 106 of your electricity demand in perfect conditions. For maximum efficiency you need to put your solar thermal panels on a south facing roof at a 30 degree angle to the horizontal up to 65 degrees will still work in the uk and keep the panels away from shadows trees buildings chimneys etc. Transfer free heat from the sun directly into your circulating swimming pool water.