What is solar energy and how is it harnessed?

The sun gives out an almost unlimited amount of energy and when the sun shines there are about 1000 watts of free energy available for every square meter of land. The sunlight landing on the Earth's surface in one hour is equal to all the energy used in the world in one year!

Solar water heating uses energy from the sun to warm up liquid pumped through a panel on your roof. In the most common kind of system, this liquid then goes through a coil in a hot water cylinder where the heat is transferred to water that comes out of your hot tap. Most systems have a small pump that moves the liquid around the system.

The most effective and affordable choice would be solar thermal water heating systems used to supply hot water, heat swimming pools and spas and can also heat your property with under-floor heating.

A lot of what is being said about solar energy can be misleading and confusing when the concept of harnessing the sun’s energy to heat water is very simple. Strategically placed panels harness solar energy radiated from the sun (not the heat). This energy is converted within the solar panels to generate a heat source.

The Evacuated Tube Solar Heating System is a breakthrough in the efficiency of hot water production for residential and commercial uses. The tubes, similar to the inside of a thermos, are placed in the sun. Being round gives them maximum sun exposure at every sun angle during the day. Also, because of the vacuum chamber between the two walls of the tube, the tubes remain cool even in bright sunlight. Even during the coldest winter day, the sun is working for you,(it could even be minus degrees), the energy will still be harnessed saving on conventional fuels – saving you money.

Whilst you’re saving money, you’re also helping to protect the environment
The generation of conventional energy relies on the burning of fossil fuels. It is the emissions given off when doing so that creates the gases and pollution that is causing ongoing damage to the environment.

Solar is a natural source of energy that has no damaging side effects.
So the more we can harness this free source of natural energy, the less we have to rely on fossil fuels helping to preserve an acceptable environmental balance for future generations.

The system

A solar system works alongside your conventional water heating system both supporting each. During the daylight hours, solar energy is harnessed, generating hot water. This is ongoing and the energy source is free.

At any point, you can kick in your conventional hot water heating system to top up or boost the temperature.

Our technicians assess each and every installation to meet the exact requirements of every customer. And our engineers will install and commission a system with the absolute minimum amount of disruption.

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