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Solar Hot Water
Solar hot water panels, also known as solar thermal panels, are fitted to your roof to collect heat from the sun and use it to heat your water, which is stored in a hot water cylinder. You can use a boiler or immersion heater as a backup to further heat up the water to reach the temperature you want.
Product Overview
Types of Solar Hot Water Systems
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Evacuated Tube Solar Panels
Evacuated tube solar panels are the most efficient, with a conversion efficiency of over 90%. They are made of a collection of glass tubes, each of which has a small tube inside, which is coated with a selective light absorber.
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Solar Flat Plate Collectors: the Pros and Cons
Flat plate collectors have been around since the 1950s. They are made up of a flat plate absorber with an insulated cover, a heat transferring liquid containing antifreeze and an insulated backing.
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Estimated budget
Solar hot water costs vary depending on a number of factors, including:
- the type of system you want
- your roof size
- your location
To get prices for your solar hot water project, get quotes from up to 4 local installers.