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Solar water heating can be used in the home or for larger applications, such as swimming pools. The water heating systems uses heat from the sun to work alongside your conventional water heater. The technology is well developed with a large choice of equipment to suit many applications and should provide in the region of 65% of annual hot water requirements. It also has a working life in excess of 20 years and is free from the regular price increases of electricity, gas, oil, etc.
For domestic hot water there are three main components: solar panels, a heat transfer system, and a hot water cylinder. Solar panels - or collectors - are fitted to your roof. They collect heat from the sun's radiation. The heat transfer system uses the collected heat to heat water. A hot water cylinder stores the hot water that is heated during the day and supplies it for use later. The hot water in the cylinder is connected to the taps, shower, washing machine, etc in the usual way. In order for the solar water heating system to run safely and efficiently, a range of valves are installed in the heating fluid circuit. A series of temperature sensors are connected to a digital solar controller to switch the system on or off according to the solar energy available. On days of limited sunlight, solar energy alone may not be sufficient to heat the household’s water to a usable temperature. In this case your conventional boiler or your immersion heater (if fitted) can be used to further boost the temperature of the solar heated water.
As an independent installer, we are able to offer a wide range of products and will recommend a system tailored to your needs. As you would expect, all components in the system are specified and installed to a high standard by our professionally trained staff.
InstallationBack to Top
The proper installation of solar water heaters depends on many factors. These factors include solar resource, climate, local building code requirements, and safety issues; therefore, it's best to have a qualified, solar thermal systems contractor install your system.
MaintenanceBack to Top
After installation, properly maintaining your system will keep it running smoothly. Passive systems don't require much maintenance. For active systems, discuss the maintenance requirements with your system provider, and consult the system's owner's manual. Plumbing and other conventional water heating components require the same maintenance as conventional systems. Glazing may need to be cleaned in dry climates where rainwater doesn't provide a natural rinse.
Regular maintenance on simple systems can be as infrequent as every 3–5 years, preferably by a solar contractor.
How much will it cost? Back to Top
RibaSolar offer a number of hot water systems for your home. To find out what is on offer or to give yourself a rough estimate of cost please click here
Arrange a Site Survey Back to Top
In order for us to compile an accurate and competitive proposal for you, we will need to carry out a site survey. The results from this survey will be used to calculate how much energy will need to be generated and if your property location is suitable.
Please complete the form below to arrange a site survey.
