Technical-Connections Solar & Renewable Energy Specialists Heating and Plumbing Company Filey North Yorkshire
Solar Energy
Solar panels absorb heat from the sun and convert it into energy. There are two main types of solar energy.
Solar Therm which provides hot water and can assist heating by way of a thermal store, much in the same way as a domestic energy system, such as gas/electric/oil or solid fuel. A conventional boiler or immersion heater is then used to make the water hotter, or to provide hot water when solar energy is unavailable.
There are two types of solar water heating panels, evacuated tubes and flat plate collectors. The cost for a typical solar water heating system starts from £2,900.
Solar PV are photovolcanic cells that capture the sun's energy and convert the sunlight into electricity which is connected to a mains supply for general use. The cost for installing a solar electricity system usually starts from £6,000.
Solar panels may be placed on the roof, as an integral part of the roof or they can be situated on a frame virtually anywhere, on a flat roof or in the garden to supply your home or even your swimming pool. Solar panels can also be used for your boat or caravan.
The location of the solar panels should be considered; they need to receive direct sunlight for much of the day so the actual direction they face is important.
See our portfolio photos for images of solar panels.
Solar Hot Water
from
£2,900
Air Source Heat Pumps
This is a unit that extracts heat from surrounding air which can provide energy for hot water, heating systems and swimming pools. A pump can extract heat from the air even when the outside temperature is as low as minus 15° C.
There are two types of pumps, Air-to-water and air- to-air:
Solar PV
from
£6,000
An air-to-water system is for heating water. As the pump heats water to a lower temperature than a standard boiler they are more suitable for under floor heating systems than traditional wall mounted radiator systems.
An air-to-air system produces warm air which is circulated by fans to heat your home.
You need to have a place along an outside wall of your home with good ventilation for air flow where the pump may be fitted. The pump can either be wall mounted or placed on the ground. The cost for installing a typical system starts at £5,000.
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