Does solar thermal require a new hot water tank?
For many of us with old heat-only boilers, we have a hot water cylinder hidden away in the airing cupboard. Typically these hot water tanks are heated by a boiler and are built to do just that. Since the introduction of…
How effective is solar in winter?
Solar power can be a great addition to a home – it certainly saves you money in the long run and will help cut your bills. We all know that solar power uses the suns energy however, and during the…
Will solar thermal provide all my hot water?
Solar water heating, or a solar thermal system, works by using the free heat energy from the sun to warm up water. This water is then used to heat up a separate body of water in the hot water cylinder…
Solar planning requirements being relaxed for larger systems
Over the last few years we have seen the restrictions on solar PV systems relaxed considerably, and it is now possible to install a solar PV system of up to 50kW on a rooftop without requiring planning permission, so long…