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Our client had an older solar thermal system which had become beyond economical repair and it was decided the best way forwards was to replace the system.
The Viessman vitosol range allow you to harness the suns energy, providing you with hot water or as a back up to your existing boiler with central heating.
Solar thermal installed correctly and maintained properly allows you to use up to 60% less energy for DHW heating. As well having solar thermal meaning your carbon footprint will be reduced their is also ZERO VAT on solar thermal installations as part of the governments carbon net zero program.
In essence, a solar thermal system is a system that can be used to provide hot water and central heating backup.
Solar thermal is really beneficial as once installed solar energy is free, thereby you are reducing your reliance on fossil fuels as well as generating free hot water stores. Your initial investment for solar thermal will pay for itself within a short amount of time depending on your homes usage.
Within the panels are tubes or flat-plate collectors these are what captures the suns energy. As the tubes or collectors absorb the sun’s rays they can then be convert them into usable heat.
In addition to the collectors, a solar thermal system consists of an absorber, a solar circuit and a solar fluid or medium. When the rays hit the collectors, this energy is converted into heat in the absorber. Water is then initially pumped into a buffer cylinder or your hot water cylinder which is then distributed via the circuit in your home.
the simple answer no – solar thermal can be used with radiators and UFH. There is sometimes a misconception that solar thermal for central heating backup is only possible in combination with underfloor heating systems, but traditional radiators can also be used with a solar thermal system. The yields are only slightly lower on an annual average and are primarily determined by the somewhat higher return temperatures from the radiators.
At Total Energy Services we have been installing, maintaining and repairing Solar Thermal systems across Dorset for hundreds of customers. Many of our customers reap the benefits of solar energy and enjoy the lower monthly energy costs as a result. In fact clients who initially have had solar thermal installed then go on to have Solar PV ( solar panels to provide electricity) this way they not only have reduced fuel bills but also reduced electricity bills, plus the left over can be exported to the grid.
Having a well maintained solar thermal system also adds value to your home and using Viessman as one of our preferred suppliers puts our mind at rest through their 40 years’ experience in the development and manufacture of solar thermal systems. The quality and technical expertise is second to none.
If you would like a free, no obligation quote to consider how a solar thermal system could supplement your heating system call our friendly team on 01258 472132 or email info@totalenergy.co.uk or fill in the enquiry form.
Our renewable energy surveyors can talk you through all types of renewables from heat pumps and solar PV to energy efficient gas and oil boilers.
We cover Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire & Hampshire which includes the following towns and villages Wimborne, Blandford, Shaftesbury, Sturminster Newton, Salisbury, Wincanton, Wareham, Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch.
