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Solar Water Heating
You can use the sun's heat to warm your hot water supply and
save you money on heating bills. Solar panels or
"collectors" can be put on your roof, which heat up during the day
and transfer the heat in to your hot water tank.
Cost to Install
Professional installation
£2,000 to £3,000*
DIY £1,200*
DIY £1,200*
*Based on a typical household
Grants
Renewable energy grants are available from the Government, via
the Low Carbon
Buildings Programme.
Advantages of solar hot water
- Provides 50% to 70% of your annual hot water needs
- 20-30 years life expectancy
- Solar water heaters will halve your annual hot water bills
- Summer hot water is almost completely provided
- Functions when overcast
- Simple planning considerations
Solar Water Heating installation is available through the
Energy Efficiency Advice Centre. Call free on 0800 512012
Page updated: 20th December 2007