Solar Thermal
Solar thermal panels simply transfer natural light into, as the name suggests, heat!
Meaning you can create your own source of renewable energy and heating.
What Are Solar Thermal Panels?
Solar thermal panels, or solar water heating panels as they are also known, are panels that simply transfer natural light into heat.
Their main purpose is essentially to produce a source of heat that can be used to warm water for your home. These panels can work in conjunction with other renewable systems such as solar PV panels and heat pumps, but can also work alone, too.
The most popular type of panels look like large glass black tubes that are filled with water and antifreeze and mounted onto your roof tiles. However, you can also get flat plate panels that look more like your typical solar PV panels.
Solar thermal panels are especially important for homes that have a heated swimming pool, but are a great source of renewable energy
for showering, bathing, and for hot taps in any home.
How Do Solar Panels Work?
When exposed to sunlight, solar thermal panels heat up the liquid inside of them which then warms up the water within your water tank or cylinder – which is why they’re best placed somewhere like a roof that enjoys constant sunlight, preferably south-facing.
They are, in fact, much more efficient at their job than solar PV panels, and can turn up to a huge 90% of the sun’s radiation into heat! This means that you don’t generally need as many panels on
your roof and so they don’t take up as much space.
These thermal panels can save you money on your monthly
household bills and reduce your carbon footprint. However, in the colder winter months without much sunlight, you may also have to use them alongside a gas central heating system.
Solar Thermal Panel Installers In Chesterfield
If you’re looking for a solar thermal installer in Chesterfield, or someone to repair and maintain them – then you’ve come to the right place!
If you already have some that need repairing, then we can come out to see what the issue is and ensure you’re powered back on as soon
as possible. All of our team of solar thermal panel engineers are fully trained and approved to ensure a flawless installation, from start to
finish. We can oversee the entire project – without you having to find plumbers or electricians from elsewhere.
