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Why Solar Energy?
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Solar energy is the largest source
of renewable energy on earth. It is free and non pollutant. It is one of the most important ways
in the alternative energy searches and is a "a valuable
heritage" for future generations.
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Does Solar only work when the sun is
shining?
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Solar works all year round and even in winter
(15 -20%)
it will help to give you free energy.
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Question:
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How long does it take to install a
system?
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Your plumber can normally install our system
in a few days
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Question:
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Where are the panels fitted?
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Answer:
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Ideally to a south facing roof although an
east / west configuration can be used. Also on walls or free
standing.
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Question:
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What about heating my swimming pool?
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Answer:
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Solar is very effective and sound investment
for heating indoor / outdoor pools and can normally supply heating
temperatures in the mid to high 20 degs C.
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Question:
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What are the costs?
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The investment you have to make really
depends on the size of the system and your current situation. It
will be different if you are building a new house, replacing your
hot water system or simply adding a solar water system to an
already existing heating system.
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What are the savings?
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Apart from savings of up to
30%
annually on your heating bill, savings will increase as the price
of oil / gas / electricity increases. Solar
also reduces the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions helping to protect
the environment from being polluted. CO2 is one of the largest
single contributors towards global warming.
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Question:
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Do I need planning permission?
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Answer:
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Normally no only if the building is in a
conservation area / listed building or under construction - but
you should check with your local planning office. Our panels are
environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing.
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We have a large office building - is
there a suitable system?
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Answer:
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Solar systems can be custom design and
integrated with your existing system to provide hot water
throughout the building for showers / canteens etc in fact
anywhere large quantities of hot water will be used. i.e.
hospitals / leisure centres and all commercial applications.
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