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About Solar Energy
A Solar Thermal System is the perfect way to satisfy your hot water needs.
As fossil fuels are in decline and the costs are rising, a solar thermal system is a very effective way of saving money and reducing your homes carbon emissions.
You can realistically expect the solar system to provide you with between 20-90% of your hot water needs annually. Indeed in the summer months you can realistically expect to not use your conventional hot water system at all. Making you significant savings.
- 20% during the Winter
- 50% during the Spring/Autumn
- 90% during the Summer months
Radiation Intensity
Clear sunny days also occur in winter.

50-70% of the global radiation in the UK consists of diffuse light.
The solar collectors have to be suitable for this light.
A standard 2 panel system has an overall surface area of 4.6m2 giving a potential yield of 4600W/m2.
