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It is possible to have a solar thermal system, also known as a solar water heating system, installed to provide you with warm water by using the energy produced by the sun. You would need solar water heating panels fitted that are usually installed on the roof of your home and it should be noted that these are different to solar panels that are installed to produce electricity.
Mains cold water goes through a coil in the specialized hot water cylinder. A fluid gets pumped from the hot water cylinder to the solar panels and is then warmed up by the rays of the sun. The fluid then goes back down into another coil in the hot water cylinder to heat up the water. The water that you use can be heated up further by use of an immersion heater or a normal boiler that you already have in your property – in particular in the winter.
A solar thermal system is something that is considered by a lot of people as, by using the energy of the sun in this way, they will be benefitting by having lower energy bills to pay and helping the environment by reducing carbon emissions.
When it comes to selecting a suitable installer, you really should shop around and get at least three quotes from Microgeneration Certification Scheme installers. In doing so, this should help you choose a competitively priced company both in respect of the purchase price of the solar thermal system and the installation costs.
To help you, here at Trade Quoter, you will be glad to read that we have a panel of approved tradespeople with many having had customer reviews about the quality of their workmanship recorded on our website. This should assist you in your decision making process, ensure that you are thrilled to bits with your new solar thermal system and, hopefully, save some money.