Renewable Energy Solutions - Solar Energy
Process Mechanical Ltd — ECO-MECH Division, are specialists in the Design, Supply & Full Installation of Integrated Renewable Energy systems both Domestic & Commercial. Total Energy Efficient, Integrated Packages include: Ground Source Heat Pumps, Under Floor Heating, Biomass Boilers, Wind Power, Solar Energy & Rain Water Harvesting.
Solar water heating Solar Power Solar water heating systems are the most popular form of solar energy used in the UK.
The system is connected to the hot water system. Solar water heating systems can provide over half of a household's hot water requirements over the year. There are 2 types of solar water heating collector: flat plate and evacuated tubes.
Flat Plate Collectors:
Solar water heating panels in their simplest form are made from a sheet of metal painted black which absorbs the suns energy. Water is fed through the panel in pipes attached to the metal sheet and picks up the heat in the metal. For the UK climate the pipe work contains non-toxic anti-freeze. The pipes are often made of copper for better conduction. The metal sheet is embedded in an insulated box and covered with glass or clear plastic on the front. The system is usually installed on the roof.
Evacuated Tubes:
The evacuated tube system is a series of glass heat tubes grouped together. The tubes are highly insulated, due to a vacuum inside the glass.
The costs of installing a solar hot water system for a domestic or commercially system, are dependent on the size of the system. A typical installation in the UK has a panel of 3m2 to 4m2 with a storage tank of 150 - 200L (2m2 for evacuated tubes). However, the optimum size will depend on actual hot water use. This will be calculated by your ECO-MECH advisor using software to simulate system performance throughout the year.
You may be entitled to a significant Grant. Please contact Paul Flintan (Pro-Mech) on 01274 736866 or email: paul.flintan@pro-mech.co.uk for relevant grant details.
Of course there are many issues; technical, planning, financial, however you can rely on Eco-Mech to advise and assess your options.
To find out more call Pro Mech 01274 736866 or email info@Pro-Mech.co.uk
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