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 Solar Panels
Solar panels use the power in both direct and diffused sunlight, converting the energy into heat, to produce hot water for the home. A well-sized system of solar panels could provide up to 60% of your annual hot water requirements. The solar panels are designed to go with existing heating systems that use a cylinder to store hot water. With over 100,000 solar installations already completed in Northern Europe this type of system is becoming more popular. Burgess Plumbing and Heating can advise you on the right solar hot water solution for your home.
Ground Source
Ground source heat pumps collect energy stored in the earth or in the air and use it to heat water in a cylinder for distribution to taps, appliances and radiators. They can also cool the house in summer.
How do they work?
A heat pump works in the same way as a refrigerator, but in reverse. The collection system consists of a single deep borehole in the garden. Alternatively, where space permits, a looped array of pipes buried about 1.2 metres below the surface can be used. The ground source heat pump then extracts heat stored in the earth. In summer, with an under floor heating system connected to the heat pump this cycle is reversed, cooling the room to a comfortable temperature.
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