Solar - Home Heating & Hot Water System at Gould Electronics
Solar thermal is the most commonly installed form of solar energy currently in
use today. Solar water heating can typically provide almost all hot water
requirements during the summer months and about 50% year round. At the
end of 2008, around 80,000 solar thermal installations existed in the
UK.
There are three main components for domestic hot water systems: Solar panels,
a heat transfer system, and a hot water cylinder. The solar panels, or
collectors, are usually fitted to the roof and collect heat from the
sun’s radiation. This heat is used to raise the temperature of the household
water and is delivered by the heat transfer system which takes the heated
water to the hot water. Solar hot water systems can also be used on larger
applications such as swimming pools.
Solar
Savings:
The more progressive solar panels have an overall
efficiency of almost 80%, they are much more efficient than electric
photovoltaic solar panels and wind derived energy efficiency between
7-15%.
And if we compare them on a like-for-like basis, the price of a Solar Water
Heater here in the UK is around 30p/watt (60c) (compared to £6+/watt for
solar photovoltaic panel).
In many climates, hot water Thermal solar panels can provide a very high percentage (50 to 75%) of domestic hot water energy.
Do you need planning permission For Solar?
In England most solar water heating systems don't need planning permission, but exceptions apply for Listed Buildings, and buildings in Conservation Areas and World Heritage Sites. If you live in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland you will need to consult your local authority.
Cut your carbon footprint:
Solar hot water is a green, renewable heating system and doesn't release any harmful carbon dioxide or other pollutants.
A solar system would typically save approximately 400kg of CO2 per year, depending on the fuel replaced.
Solar
Thermal System
Light
Duty: 2 Bedrooms
to suit 140-160 Litre Cylinder
Typical usage
- Winter Pre Heating your hot water
needs
- Summer Supplying your hot water needs
- Includes everything you need
- Quick installation
- 10 year Guarantee on Solar Collectors
Price
from £1999 including VAT
Fitted (subject to survey and
location)
Small Solar System Components
| 1 x SPA 58mm x 1800mm x 20 Tube Collector including roof mounting kit | |
| Flowcon S vari-speed pump station includes air seperator, air valve, filling loop, sensors, mounting kit and integrated BS/4 controller |  |
| 18 Litre High temperature expansion vessel with bracket & connection set |  |
| DN16 Pre-insulated flexible stainless steel pipe including connection set - 2x7.5m |  |
| 10 Litres Tyfocor L concentrate solar fluid |  |
Options
Combi Boiler Adaptor £244
Cylinder 144 Litre 1050 x 450 £340
Option prices are subject to VAT
Medium Duty Solar Thermal System
Medium Duty:
To suit 190-220 Litre Cylinder
Typical usage
- Heating hot tubs
- Winter Pre Heating Hot Water needs
- Summer Supplying Hot Water needs
- Includes everything you need
- Quick installation
- 10 year Guarantee on Solar Collectors
Price from £2999 including VAT
Fitted (subject to survey and location)
Medium Duty Solar System Components
| 2 off SPA 58/1800 x 20 Tube Collector including roof mounting kit | |
| Flowcon S vari-speed pump station includes air seperator, air valve, filling loop, sensors, mounting kit and integrated BS/4 controller | |
| 18 Litre High temperature expansion vessel with bracket & connection set | |
| DN16 Pre-insulated flexible stainless steel pipe including connection set - 2x10m | |
| 10 Litres Tyfocor L concentrate solar fluid | |
Options
Cylinder 218 Litre 1500 x 450 £426.00
Combi Boiler Adaptor £244
Pool / Tub heat Exchanger and divert valve £370.00
Option prices are subject to VAT
Heavy Duty Solar Thermal System
Heavy Duty:
To suit 300-500 Litre Cylinder
Typical usage
- Heating hot tubs
- Winter Pre Heating Hot Water needs
- Summer Supplying Hot Water needs
- Jet pool heating
- Includes everything you need
- Can be installed in a day!
- 10 year Guarantee on Solar Collectors
Price from £4499 including VAT
Fitted (subject to survey and location)
| 3 off SPA 58/1800 x 30 Tube Collector including roof mounting kit | |
| Flowcon S vari-speed pump station includes air seperator, air valve, filling loop, sensors, mounting kit and BS Plus controller | |
| 18 Litre High temperature expansion vessel with bracket & connection set | |
| DN16 Pre-insulated flexible stainless steel pipe including connection set - 3 x10m | |
| 10 Litres Tyfocor L concentrate solar fluid | |
Options
2 x 218 Litre Cylinders 1500 x 450 including diverter valve £995.00
Combi Boiler Adaptor £244
Pool / Tub heat Exchanger and divert valve £370.00
Additional Tubes - SPA 58/1800 x 30 £695
Option prices are subject to VAT
