Solar Thermal

The solar thermal panels contain a glycol and water mixture that transfers heat into a hot water cylinder via a pumping station. A compatible hot water cyclinder contains a dual coil, one for solar and one for conventional heating. Solar water heating is perfect for smaller spaces, for example where roof space is too limited for cost-effective PV panels. We spend about a third of our energy costs heating water so it could make a significant contribution to reducing costs.

Solar thermal panels are usually installed on the roof and the heat transfer pipework is normally installed in the loft space or ceiling void. The pipework connect with the hot water cylinder via a pumping station, the size of a small suitcase. The compatible hot water cylinder can be a replacement for a conventional cylinder or be in an entirely new location. Unfortunately the current systems aren’t compatible with combi – boilers, but watch this space. Planning permission is rarely required for solar thermal panels.

Completely ECO Ltd will carry out a comprehensive survey of your property to find a suitable location for the panels, pumping station and hot water tank. Completely ECO Ltd install the entire system; solar thermal panels, pumping system, flow and return pipe work and the hot water cylinder. Access to the roof is obtained with scaffolding supplied by Completely ECO Ltd. Retrofitted solar thermal panels are attached to the roof by clamping them to a rail, fixed to the rafter. ‘In roof’ solar thermal panels systems can completely replace roof tiles and sit in a tray that is also fixed to the rafters. Standard solar thermal installations take approximately 3-4 days.

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Completely ECO Ltd are MCS accredited and have qualified electricians and heating engineers to carry out the necessary electrical and plumbing work.

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