Solar thermal systems Video introduction to solar power

Solar thermal systems Video: introduction to solar power http: //www. planlocal. org. uk/videos/videopages/solar-power-an-introduction. html Information from factsheet: • Technology basics – page 1 • Different types of solar thermal panels – page 1 • Renewable Heat Incentive information – page 1 • Benefits for your community – page 2 • Myth busting facts – page 2 • Checklist: is solar thermal the right technology for my community? – page 3 • Subregional information and contacts – page 4 Case studies

Solar thermal– the basics How do solar thermal systems work? Solar thermal systems collect heat from daylight onto a collector (generally a solar panel) and generate heat which is transferred to water to generate hot water. Different types of solar thermal systems An introduction to solar power http: //www. planlocal. org. uk/videos/videopages/solarpower-an-introduction. html Evacuated tubes Flat plate Unglazed solar collector

Solar thermal – Renewable Heat Incentive Generating a source of income for your community from solar thermal systems What is the Renewable Heat Incentive • Government incentive to encourage the generation of renewable heat • Owners of solar thermal systems can make money from the heat generated by the system • Guaranteed for 20 years • Retail price index linked • Does not include unglazed solar collectors • New incentive – visit the Government website for further information and updates http: //www. decc. gov. uk/en/content/cms/what_we_do/uk_supply/e nergy_mix/renewable/policy/incentive. aspx

Solar thermal – Benefits and Myths What benefits could solar thermal systems generate for your community • Protection against rising fuel prices • Make money for your community • More local jobs • Low maintenance technology • Reduce your carbon emissions • Improve community well-being What are the common myths surrounding solar thermal panels • solar thermal panels don’t work in colder climates • solar thermal panels can only provide a small proportion of my community’s hot water needs • solar thermal panels will reduce the value of my community building

Solar thermal panels – Checklist Is solar thermal suitable for your community? • Site suitability – south facing? • Site suitability – heating system • Land/Building owner permission • Community hot water needs • Bulk purchase • Planning permission

Solar thermal panels – Case studies North West Case Study – Sustainable Blacon UK Case Study – Solar hot water at a swimming pool in Bovey Tracey