{"id":6054,"date":"2013-05-14T09:40:48","date_gmt":"2013-05-14T08:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solarpanels.anytrades.co.uk\/?p=74"},"modified":"2013-05-14T09:40:48","modified_gmt":"2013-05-14T08:40:48","slug":"solar-water-heating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/information\/solar-water-heating\/","title":{"rendered":"Solar water heating"},"content":{"rendered":"

Solar thermal panels have become very popular in recent years, with heat and hot water accounting for around 60% of the average energy bill. The solar system you opt for in your property will depend on a number of factors such as your average hot water usage, the amount of roof you have available and your central heating system.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s estimated that around one square metre of panel is needed for each person in the household and this would account for between 30 and 60 litres of water tank volume.<\/p>\n

As with any home improvement it\u2019s always recommended to do plenty of research which is what this article and site aim to help you with. Consumer watchdog Which? revealed that dodgy salesmen and sales tactics could be exaggerating savings and earnings so always choose a reputable installer.<\/p>\n

Types of solar water heating systems<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are two main types of solar water heating panels: \u2018flat plate\u2019 and \u2018evacuated\u2019 tubes (referring to the way in which water interacts with the panel). Evacuated tubes are more efficient than flat-plate versions, so are often smaller but generate equal amounts of hot water.<\/p>\n

There are also \u2018drainback\u2019 systems. These drain water from inside the solar panel when the pump is switched off to prevent water freezing or boiling inside the solar panel.<\/p>\n

Pros and cons of a solar water heating system<\/h3>\n

Pros<\/strong>
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