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Solar Thermal Panel Installation for Efficient Hot Water Across Dorset & Surrounding Areas

Cut your energy bills and reduce carbon emissions with professionally installed solar thermal panels.

Our MCS-certified engineers install reliable solar hot water systems tailored to your home or business. Covering Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire & Somerset.

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Why Choose Solar Thermal?

Provides up to 55% of your annual hot water
Lower energy bills year-round
Eco-friendly: cuts carbon emissions
Works alongside existing hot water systems

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What our customers say?

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How Solar Thermal Works

Solar thermal panels work by capturing heat from the sun using roof-mounted collectors. These collectors contain a special fluid that absorbs solar energy and transfers it through insulated pipes to a hot water cylinder inside your home.

The heated water is then stored for use in showers, taps, and appliances. This system can provide up to 55% of your annual hot water needs, helping you cut energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint — all while using a clean, renewable energy source.

Our Installation Process

Free home survey and quote

Tailored system design

Expert installation by MCS-certified engineers

System testing and handover

Ongoing servicing and support

Solar Thermal System Service

Regular servicing of your solar thermal system is essential to keep it running efficiently and safely. Over time, the heat transfer fluid (glycol) in your system degrades due to exposure to high temperatures and oxygen. When this happens, the fluid becomes less effective at absorbing and transferring heat — and in some cases, it can even become corrosive, leading to damage within the system.

As part of a professional service, any degraded glycol is removed and new glycol is then pumped through to restore performance and protect your components. Replacing glycol helps maintain maximum efficiency, extends the life of your system, and ensures your hot water stays reliably heated by the sun.

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Why Choose Total Energy Services

Family-run, trusted local business
MCS certified & RECC member
Over 20 years' experience in renewable energy
All engineers fully qualified, insured & DBS checked
Rated 5 stars on Google & Which? Trusted Traders

What our customers say

Excellent service and can certainly recommend.

Alistair Hutchingson

Very tidy installation and reasonably priced. Great local company, 100% recommend.

Alice Stacey

Rob Lamb put a lot of thought into the planning and with their experience in listed buildings we felt comfortable to go ahead. Their engineers were experienced, thoughtful as well as sympathetic to the look and the age of the house.
We would not hesitate to recommend them.

Angus

Is a Solar Thermal System Worth It?

Yes, a solar thermal system is worth it — both financially and environmentally. By harnessing free energy from the sun, you can reduce your reliance on expensive fuels and cut your hot water bills by up to 60%. Over time, those savings add up.

Not only do solar thermal panels provide a reliable, renewable source of hot water, but they also help lower your carbon footprint — making them a smart investment for both your home and the planet. With a lifespan of over 20 years and with the correct maintenance, they offer long-term value, especially when installed by experienced, MCS-certified engineers like ours.

If you’re looking to future-proof your home, reduce your energy bills, and move towards greener living, solar thermal is a simple and proven solution.

Our Coverage

Total Energy Services cover the following areas;

Total Energy Services offer heating, renewable and plumbing services in the areas of Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire and Hampshire including;

Blandford, Sturminster Newton, Shaftesbury, Gillingham, Wimborne, Sherborne, Cerne Abbas, Six Penny Handley, Wincanton, Portland, Weymouth, Tisbury, Swanage, Wareham, Templecombe, Dorchester, Salisbury, Fordingbridge, Bruton, Castle Cary, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch.

If you live outside these areas please contact us on 01258 472132 and we will be happy to advise you.

FAQs

Solar thermal panels use energy from the sun to heat water for your home. They capture solar energy and transfer it to your hot water cylinder, helping reduce your reliance on your boiler and lowering your energy bills.

Solar thermal panels absorb heat from the sun using a special fluid that circulates through the system. The heated fluid transfers its energy to your hot water cylinder via a heat exchanger, providing hot water for everyday use.

During the warmer months, solar thermal panels can often provide most of your household’s hot water. In winter, your boiler or another heat source will usually provide additional heating when sunlight levels are lower.

For many households, solar thermal panels can help reduce energy bills and lower carbon emissions by using free renewable energy from the sun. They’re particularly beneficial for homes with high hot water usage.

Yes. Solar thermal panels work throughout the UK, including Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire and Somerset. They don’t require constant sunshine—daylight is enough to generate useful heat, although performance is highest during sunny weather.

Yes. Solar thermal systems are designed to work alongside most gas, oil and LPG boilers. Your existing boiler simply provides additional hot water when solar energy alone isn’t sufficient.

Yes. In many homes, solar thermal panels can be integrated with an air source heat pump, helping provide renewable hot water while improving the overall efficiency of your heating system.

Yes. Most solar thermal systems require a twin-coil hot water cylinder, allowing heat from both the solar panels and your boiler to warm your stored hot water efficiently.

High-quality solar thermal panels can often last 20 years or more when professionally installed and properly maintained. Regular servicing helps ensure the system continues to perform efficiently.

Most south, south-east and south-west facing roofs are well suited to solar thermal panels. During your survey, we’ll assess your roof’s orientation, pitch, shading and available space to determine whether solar thermal is suitable for your property.