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Solar Solutions at The Really Green Heating Company

Why Solar Heating?

Our need for energy is rising steadily with our standard of living. Our resources on earth are becoming increasingly exhausted and we are putting a strain on our environment. The sun is the energy of the future, assuring a life on earth for future generations. Daily hot water requirements can correspond to around 65% of your total water heating consumption when spread over the whole year. This amount of water amounts to considerable energy and cost. A sensible use for solar energy is solar heating for your hot water supply with the help of solar collectors.

The myth about solar energy

Many people are under the common misconception that solar energy can only work in conditions of bright sunshine and high temperatures and is therefore unsuited to the British climate. Solar panels operate on the principle of light absorption and are not dependent on high temperatures or long spells of unbroken sunshine. A special coating on the absorber ensures that the system is effective even on cloudy days.

The benefits of installing solar water heating

Sustainable energy: unlike energy produced by consuming and depleting the earth’s deposits of fossil fuels (gas, oil and coal), solar energy works on the principle of harnessing freely-available radiation from the sun (which is only half way through its expected 10-billion-year life cycle).

Environmentally friendly: unlike fossil fuels, solar energy produces none of the effects of carbon dioxide emissions or other kinds of environmental damage. Furthermore, all materials used in the making of the solar panels can be fully recycled.

Simple, clean, effective technology: solar panels absorb sunlight and convert it into heat, pumped directly into your hot water cylinder. The small amount of electricity used by the pump is your only running cost!

Proven technology: solar systems are based on technology that has been working successfully in Europe for more than 20 years.

Very efficient: Solar glass has exceptional light-transmission values.

Suitable for any home: can be installed in sloping and flat roofs.

You’re in control: the system includes a control, which enables you to set the hot water temperature you require with ease.

Easy to look after: it requires minimal maintenance, simply check the controls and fluid during you annual boiler service.

Guarantee: Providing installation has been carried out by an accredited installer, panels come with a 5-year warranty and a 2-year warranty on other components.

Cash in on these special incentives

Under the Government Low Carbon Building Programme (LCBP) £400 is available to homeowners (using an approved solar installer) towards the cost of installing an approved solar water heating system.

A big reduction in VAT: As your installation is carried out by a qualified heating installer, you pay only 5% VAT instead of the full current 17.5% rate.

For more information call The Really Green Heating Company on 0800 634 4954 today.