Using solar thermal collectors to heat hot water is an ideal complement to a solid fuel boiler for a cost-effeective and carbon neutral solution. Although solar collectors will heat water all year round, it will need assisstance during the winter months. Coupled with a thermostore, solar thermal collectors can also significantly reduce space heating costs.

Our solar thermal collectors are normally connected to a hot water storage tank called a thermostore, either directly or indirectly. The operation is very simple:

• Evacuated tubes convert UV rays into usable heat.
• Heat pipes transfer heat rapidly to header pipe.
• Water is pumped through header pipes, absorbing heat.
• Heated water  returns to storage tank, where it is used to produce domestic hot water and boost central heating.

Due to their round shape, evacuated tubes passively track the sun throughout the day. This is very different to flat plate panels, which only face the sun at midday. By tracking the sun from early morning to late afternoon, our solar collectors provide more heat for longer each day, which means more free hot water!

No Sun?

Even in poor weather you are guaranteed hot water, as the system will still have a biomass, gas or electricity boost.