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£300 rebate on solar thermal
There are two main forms of renewables within the heating industry “ground source” and “solar power” solar panels can heat up to 70% of all hot water needs if sized right, positioned correctly and partnered with the correct controls. Solar thermal systems comprise of solar panels that convert sunlight to heat via an unvented cylinderdeveloped for both “traditional” heating of water with heat from your boiler and from the solar fluid running through the panel and then the cylinder this can even be utilised to heat a swimming pool Solar heating panels are one of the most cost effective ways to reduce your utility bills and make a positive contribution towards the environment.
A ground source heat pump circulates a mixture of water and antifreeze around a loop of pipe - called a ground loop - which is buried in the garden. | | |
| Heat from the ground is absorbed into this fluid and is pumped through a heat exchanger in the heat pump. Low grade heat is then extracted by the refrigeration system and, after passing through the heat pump compressor, is concentrated into a higher temperature useful heat capable of heating water for the heating and hot water circuits of the house. Ground loop fluid, now cooler, passes back into the ground where it absorbs further energy from the ground in a continuous process while heating is required. |
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The length of the ground loop depends on the size of your home and the amount of heat you need - longer loops can draw more heat from the ground. Normally the loop is laid flat, or coiled in trenches about two metres deep, but if there is not enough space in your garden you can install a vertical loop to a depth of up to 100 metres for a typical domestic home.
Heat pumps have some impact on the environment as they need electricity to run, but the heat they extract from the ground, air, or water is constantly being renewed naturally.
The efficiency of a ground source heat pump is measured by a coefficient of performance (CoP) - the amount of heat it produces compared to the amount of electricity needed to run it. A typical CoP for a ground source heat pump is around 3.2 if used with under floor heating (it can be reduced if used with radiators). This means for every unit of electricity used to power the pump, you could get 3.2 units of heat. |
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**********There is a £1500.00 cash back on ground source for a limited period**************
Biomass Boilers
We fit a large range of biomass boilers and wood burning stoves for further infomation please contact us.Call us if your in need of some advice renewables can seem confusing! |
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