Solar Water Heating, Solar Heating Panels and Reducing Carbon Footprints.

Think of how relaxing it is to lie back and bask in the warm rays of the sun during a hot summer day.  The sun produces an incredible amount of radiation every day.  This is why engineers have continued to produce a greater range of solar powered and solar harnessing devices.  Solar heating is one of the many common methods of harnessing the energy of the sun.  You can use this innovative technology to heat water for your home or business. Solar water heating pannels can provide hot water for uses such as showers, central heating and cleaning.

Advantages of Solar Heating

A solar heating system is much more cost effective than traditional heating sources. The cost savings depends on many factors including the amount of sunlight in your area, size of your storage tank and the amount of water you typically use.  However, most individuals who install a solar hot water system in their home can enjoy a reduction in energy costs by as much as 40 to 50 percent annually!
Other than the initial cost of the device, solar heating is virtually free.

Some solar water heating systems can be classified as zero-carbon solar systems. Zero carbon solar systems use either a thermosyphon or a solar electric pump to move water from the panel, to the cylinder where it is stored. 100% solar electric pumping eliminates the typical 20% environmental penalty associated with using mains electricity to run solar heating pumps and controls. The key point being that solar water heating reduces the use of fossil fuels.

There are systems available in the UK now that are designed specifically to function in the UK's climate; coping with our wet, cold, dull weather. If you are considering alternative methods of heating your home or office or providing hot water then there are numerous reasons why you should consider using solar water heating panels.

Solar Hot Water Heating

Solar heating can be used to heat the hot water in your home.  It can also be used to reduce heating costs in office buildings, apartments, hotels or almost any commercial building.  Heating bills continue to increase and will only continue to do so.  There has never been a better time to implement a safe, reliable and cost-effective solar hot water heating system in your home or business.

One UK brand of solar water heating systems delivers around 5 times more heat energy into your water than the same sum spent on a solar electric (photovoltaic) array.
Over a year, homeowners utilizing a solar water heating solution can expect 30-70% of their hot water to be heated by the sun. Better positioned panels in low occupancy homes may approach this 70% "solar fraction", while the same size panels which are less well positioned, or in homes with 3-4 people may achieve the lower solar fraction.

Installing a solar water heater can reduce up to 2 tons of harmful carbon dioxide emissions each year.  Solar water heating allows you to contribute to a much safer and healthier environment.

So what are you waiting for? Have a look at the links below to learn more about solar water heating and the ways in which you can help reduce your carbon footprint.