Solar Heating with the Help of the Sun
Solar heating is gaining popularity all around the world as it is known for meeting half of the users domestic hot water needs. With more emphasis on energy conservation, more and more of the world’s population are opting to go green with solar heating to boost traditional methods of providing hot water for their home. Apart from a water heating system, solar heating also provides hot water energy. In the end, you aren’t only doing your bit for the environment by reducing carbon emissions; you are also saving up on your heating bills.
Solar heating is not just for sun drenched countries!
Contrary to popular belief, solar heating can be used in countries where the sun doesn’t shine all the time. This is because the newer versions of solar heating devices have vacuum tube solar panels which are unaffected by things like wind chill or cooler air temperatures. Their vacuumed structure enables these solar heating devices to effectively absorb whatever solar energy there is when the sun is out even on cold or dull days. This system can effectively provide hot water for eight months of the year and will assist your existing traditional system during the winter.
Solar heating: some commonly asked questions answered
Q: Will my property be suitable for a solar
heating system?
A: Generally, your property should have a shade-free area on the roof to enable
the installation of the solar panels, or alternatively a wall or area at ground
level, preferably south-facing.
Q. How
long does it take to install a solar heating system?
A. For a typical 2 to 4 bedroom house, installation can take up to 3 or 4 days.
Q. Will
the system take up much room in my house?
A. To include solar heating panels in your home, you would need additional
space to accommodate the extra water storage capacity. Your engineer
responsible for installing these panels will be able to advice you the several
options available in advance of the installation.
Q. Is the
solar system easy to maintain?
A. Solar systems do not take in high costs in maintenance though for a domestic
type, some sort of maintenance is always best to ensure better and longer
usage. An annual check by the home owner and a professional check by the people
who installed it for you every three to five years should be enough.
Q. Is
planning permission needed for the installation of a domestic solar heating
system?
A. Normally, there is no need for a planning permission to be submitted but if
your property is a Listed Building or in a Conservation Area then there would
normally be a planning permission for it.
Solar heating offers several benefits to home owners and definitely to the environment as well. Anyone considering upgrading their existing water heating system or renovating or building a property should seriously considering installing solar heating systems as they are proven environmentally friendly systems which not only saves the environment but is also helps you save money on electricity and heating bills.
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