Solar thermal hot water systems

Reduce your energy bills by up to 60%* with solar thermal panels

Solar thermal system offers an extremely efficient way of generating free hot water for your household directly from the sun. It leads to long-term cost savings and is environmentally friendly energy source which significantly reduces a building’s carbon footprint.

How does it work?

Solar hot water systems (also known as solar thermal) are a renewable energy source that harness heat from sunlight by capturing energy which is radiated by the sun within solar panels or collectors.

Solar Water Heating is not to be confused with Solar PV (PhotoVoltaic), which is designed to generate electricity.

This heat energy is then moved down pipes to the hot water cylinder within your home, reducing the need to use Gas, Oil or Electricity to heat the hot water you require; lowering energy bills as well as your carbon footprint.

*Source: Energy Saving Trust & Worcester Bosch

What are the benefits of installing solar thermal system?

Does solar thermal really work in the UK?

Contrary to popular belief the amount of solar radiation received across the UK makes our country ideally suited to delivering a highly efficient solar water heating system.

The solar heating map highlights the medium to high intensity of sunlight received across much of the UK. For the areas which are exposed to lower levels of sunshine, we install specifically developed range solar thermal panels to utilise both direct and indirect sunlight.

Commonly asked questions

Do I need planning permission?

Unless your home is a listed building or in a conservation area, planning permission is unlikely to be required as fitting solar panels or collectors would typically be covered by the right to permitted development. However it is always recommended to check with your local planning office.

What is a typical saving?

A typical well-sized solar water heating system can provide up to 60%* of your annual hot water requirement* leading to reduced energy bills. You also will be making a significant contribution to reducing your carbon footprint.

*Source: Energy Saving Trust

Do solar thermal systems only work on a south facing house?

It is always best to fit your solar panels or collectors on a south facing roof however if your property has a suitable roof surface which faces towards the east and west then you may be able to still benefit from the solar thermal system. Our qualified solar thermal installer at Quarrybank Plumbers will be able to assist you further.