How solar works
Solar panels need a clear view of the sun. Generally south to south east/west facing is best although we have a number of options with east/west facing panels. Panels can be mounted on a roof, floor or pergola.
Our panels consist of an array of evacuated tubes which collect energy 360°. These are accepted as being the most effective type of solar panels for this country. The tubes have a special coating that traps the sun’s radiation and concentrates the energy, generating heat at the centre of the tube. The tube contains a special fluid which will not freeze and heats to very high temperatures.
The solar system is a closed system, that is to say the heat from the fluid is transferred from the solar panel directly to a coil in your hot water tank or through an in-line heat exchanger for your pool. This is the most effective way of maximising solar gain - unlike systems that circulate domestic water directly through the panel, which at worse will not collect energy in freezing conditions and at best have a cooling effect on water on overcast days.
A clever control unit then works automatically in harmony with your existing heated water system to ensure you get the best from solar. The control unit can work together with your domestic hot water, under floor heating and swimming pool heating to prioritise and balance your needs.
How solar works - diagrams
