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 Solar Domestic Energy is a Hertfordshire based company, specialising in the installation of Photovoltaic panels to produce electricity and Solar Thermal panels, for the production of hot water, for domestic and commercial use including swimming pools.
For individuals we provide an overall service which includes design and installation of solar panels as well as looking at other areas of carbon reduction.
We also work with builders and property developers on larger comercial projects and new build housing, including housing associations.
 Solar Domestic Energy is a member of the Solar Trade Association. We are fully accredited by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme which allows our clients access to Government grants. The MCS mark is a Certification mark. We are regulated by the Renewable Energy Assurance Scheme who's consumer code is backed by the office of fair traiding. This is the link to the "REAL CONSUMER CODE" www.realassurance.org.uk/scheme/consumer-code also see our Contract Terms / Conditions See Contract.
The company is independent and, to suit the customers requirements, can use any make of solar panel on the market. We can also install two hybrid versions of solar systems to heat larger quantities of water, for heating as well as domestic use.
Photovoltaic Systems
Using silicon chip technology, PV panels collect energy from the sun and convert it into DC electricity.
Solar Thermal Systems
Heat water. The solar panel is connected to a twin coil cylinder like a second boiler. As the solar coil is below the boiler coil, the solar panel will at least pre-heat the incoming water before it meets the boiler coil. Thermostats ensure that the solar circuit only operates when there is sufficient heat to be beneficial. Thermostats stop the flow when the cylinder is hot enough.
Thermo-dynamic systems
Use temperature differentials rather than light to collect heat. Light aluminium panels filled with refrigerant gas, which evaporates at a very low temperature, provide heat day and night.
For more technical information click on the "Energie" external link.
Photovoltaic Thermal (PVT)
PVT is a hybrid of photovoltaic and thermal panels. They utilise the waste heat from PV panels providing a heat source to preheat water into a boiler system.
Contact us for more technical information.
There has been much speculation since the General Election about the Renewable Heat Incentives i.e. the grant systems to be introduced for solar thermal. What they have said so far is:-
- Renewable Heat Incentives, RHI, has been cut by 20% since the consultation document was published earlier this year.
- The treasury is funding Renewable Heat Incentives. i.e. There is not a levy on heating bills
- Renewable Heat Incentives will start in June 2011 not April 2011.
- Grants will still cover Domestic, Industrial and Commercial projects and all the technologies.
- Civil Servants still have to agree with Ministers on the various rates for different technologies.
- Systems installed prior to June 2011 will be funded.
All this is completely subject to confirmation.
The total Government budget of £850 million pounds for Renewable Heat Incentives will be split, it is thought, as follows:-
2011/12 - 25 million
2012/13 - 75 million
2013/14 - 22 million
2014/15 - 525 million
EXTERNAL LINKS
Solar Trade Association www.solartrade.org.uk
MCS www.microgenerationcertification.org
REAL www.realassurance.org.uk
REAL CONSUMER CODE www.realassurance.org.uk/scheme/consumer-code
Energie www.energie-solar.co.uk
For further information visit the Department of Energy and Climate Change website.http://www.decc.gov.uk/ .
What do solar panels do?
Solar Panels collect energy from the sun, using an everlasting FREE energy source
Solar thermal panels convert sunlight into energy to heat water.
Photovoltaic Solar Panels (PV) convert sunlight into energy to produce electricity.
Why should I have Solar Panels?
Solar Thermal Panels are a cost effective and environmentally friendly way of providing up to 70% of your annual hot water requirement.
Photovoltaic Solar Panels are also a cost effective and environmentally friendly way of reducing your energy bills, and have the added benefit of putting spare electricity into the national grid.
Both types are supported by Government grant schemes.
Is my property suitable?
Solar panels can be installed in most properties; a south facing roof is preferable although not necessarily essential.
Some properties may require planning permission
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For a free property survey and quotation
with no obligation
Contact: Gavin Hardcastle
Telephone 01763 282237 or 07885 319268
Email g.hardcastle527@btinternet.com
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