How it works:
Solar hot water or solar thermal as it is also known works by collecting heat from the sun which is used to heat up the water which is then stored in a water cylinder for use in the home. Much in the same way as solar electricity works, the heat can only be collected during daylight hours and a boiler or immersion heater should be used to back up the system.
Receive £300 towards a solar hot water system
The Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) scheme is the forerunner for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) which is due to be implemented in October 2012, will allow people to benefit financially from the hot water produced in the home through a solar hot water system.
Currently there is around £12m of funding available to householders in England, Scotland and Wales who install from 1st August 2011. To apply for a £300 voucher you need to contact the Energy Saving Trust on 0800 512 012 or click
the following link to apply online: https://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/scheme/view/rhpp
Why wait until October 2012? Start benefiting from solar hot water now and be one of the first to receive the RHI subsidy.
A solar hot water system will take up a lot less space than a solar electricity system and is considerably cheaper to purchase. The proven effectiveness of solar hot water systems make them an ideal way to cut energy costs while remaining kind to the environment.
Benefits of Solar hot water:
- Generate your own hot water, all year round
- Reduce your heating costs - by as much as £167 per year1
- Provide up to 70% of your annual hot water needs1
Bespoke systems:
Enact offer a large range of solar hot water systems to suit all needs and budgets, ranging from a 774kWh/year1 system suitable for 2 persons,
to a 1849kWh/year1 system suitable for 6 persons PLUS a free no obligation assessment.
| System Type | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 Panel, 120 Litre Vented Tank | £3,899 |
| 2 Panel, 213 Litre Vented Tank | £4,399 |
| 3 Panel, 314 Litre Vented Tank | £5,399 |
1Based on a 1295kWh/year system Source: SAP2009 v.9.90, the Standard Assessment Procedure used by government, produced by the Building Research Establishment. Estimates based on 1 person = 1m2. These figures are for guidelines only and should not be relied upon.
