Here at Solarsense we are dedicated to making the complete solar experience, from booking a survey to commissioning and servicing the system, as simple and hassle free as possible.
With rapidly rising fuel costs and increasing manifestations of climate change, the solar panel has finally come of age.
At Solarsense we install both solar hot water and solar electric (PV).
Solar electric/photovoltaic systems
Photovoltaic (PV or solar-electric) panels are generally best installed on southerly facing roofs of existing buildings. They can be fitted almost anywhere, and can take the form of glass, roof tiles, slates, membranes etc. When the panels are installed, they are then linked through an inverter in to your mains supply.
The Clean Energy Cashback Scheme (UK Feed in Tariff), launched in February 2010, has set the rates that are paid for producing ‘green’ electricity. Further information can be found on our Clean Energy Cashback page. The investment for PV is usually greater than for solar thermal, but the paybacks can be greater.
Solar hot water (thermal) systems
Solar hot water is typically installed onto a southerly facing roof on existing homes. The cylinder will normally need changing to a larger twin coil tank, in the case of combination boilers a cylinder will have to be added.
On average a solar hot water system provides between 60-70% of hot water throughout the year and is currently considered the most cost effective renewable energy product, giving a payback in only a few years. If solar hot water were to be installed in conjunction with a thermal store the solar can help with the heat demand of the under floor heating and can be linked in with heat pumps and wood burners for the truly "green" home. This design specification would be more suited to new builds due to logistical and space issues.
And if you're still not satisfied, residents of several local authorities are entitled to apply for top-up grants of up to £1000 for renewable energy installations.
As members of the Solar Trade Association, Gas Safe Scheme, Microgeneration Certification Scheme, Renewable Energy Association and the Association for Environment Conscious Builders, Solarsense can assure its customers a quality service and installations of the very highest standard.
For more information please call us on 01275 394139 or complete our contact form.
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