For an average UK house it is recommended that a minimum of 3 square meters of FLATPLATE SOLAR PANELS (collector) are required with 210 litres of hot water storage tank.
For Domestic use choose from 2 sizes of SOLAR PANELS they are sold under our brand name urban nature.
size 1 urban nature 1 METRE SQUARE solar panel, fitted into the roof, gives the appearance of roof windows.
For an average UK house it is recommended that a minimum of 3 square meters will be required = quantity 3 required.
unit cost = £350.00 x quantity 3 = £1050.00 plus VAT.
size 2 urban nature 1.5 METRE SQUARE solar panel, fitted into the roof, gives the appearance of roof windows and provides a different option for multiples, weight and heat output to
size 1 urban nature.
For an average UK house it is recommended that a minimum of 3 square meters will be required = quantity 2 required.
unit cost = £450.00 x quantity 2 = £900.00 plus VAT.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR INSTALLING INTO ROOF;
size 1A urban nature
1 METRE SQUARE SOLAR FRAME GUARD Kit will allow the panels to be reset into roof and made watertight.
unit cost = £120.00 plus VAT x quantity 1.
size 2A urban nature
1.5 METRE SQUARE SOLAR FRAME GUARD Kit will allow the panels to be reset into roof and made watertight.
unit cost = £150.00 plus VAT x quantity 1.
SHOULDER BRACKETS x quantity 4 required for each solar panel.Total cost = £45.00 plus VAT.
SUNDRIES pack of 10 copper pipes and regular fittings, for connecting to and from solar panels to hot water storage tank. quantity 2 required.
Total cost = £120.00 plus VAT.
WHAT OTHER COMPONENTS DO YOU REQUIRE;
Volume of hot water being used MUST equate to size of hot water storage tank. It is POINTLESS having more solar panels collecting heated water if it can not be stored safely and have a use for it.
HOT WATER STORAGE TANK
Choose from a version which fits your needs, the quality and size will determine the unit cost.
1 person daily Hot Water consumption = approx 136 to 181 litres
2 persons daily Hot Water consumption = approx 181 to 227 litres
3 persons daily Hot Water consumption = approx 250 to 295 litres
4 persons daily Hot Water consumption = approx 295 to 340 litres
5 persons daily Hot Water consumption = approx 340 litres
click on link GUIDE to HOT WATER STORAGE TANKS
click on link Average Hot Water per use
It is down to how much hot water you use daily which will determine what you require.
SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT
click on link SOLAR CONTROLLERS and TEMPERATURE SENSORS
Choose from a version which fits your needs, the quality and size will determine the unit cost.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR INSTALLING THE SYSTEM;
Quantity 1 EXPANSION TANK, Quantity 1 SYSTEM PUMP either solar powered or electric, PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES, AIR VENTS
and SYSTEM ANTIFREEZE for the UK climate.
Cost and maintenance:
Energy Saving Trust website www.EST.org.uk. quote;
the typical installation cost for a domestic system is £3,000 to £5,000 and they are virtually maintenance free.
Without knowing your actual requirement the EST cost above will be within the price range and will include Installation by us and FREE environmently friendly loft insulation
SOLAR FREE POWER
CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH A DETAILED SURVEY AT A COST OF £40.00 WHICH WILL BE REFUNDED IN THE EVENT OF AN INSTALLATION BEING CARRIED OUT BY OURSELVES.
FIXED PRICING WILL BE CONFIRMED UPON A SITE SURVEY.
DUE TO THE VERY WIDE RANGE OF OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR SOLAR AND GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS, PRODUCTS ARE SIZED AND QUOTED FOR INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS. FOR FURTHER DETAILS please click on link CONTACT US.
WE RECOMMEND
The most important factors when choosing a system for HOT WATER is to make the system as EFFICIENT as possible.
We recommend that the solar panel sits inside the roof and the storage tank is a twin coil version or twin walled version.
