SolarUK: Frequent Questions and Answers

Can you give me some advice on how to choose a solar hot water system?

Our Answer

Compare all systems and their prices before taking any grants into account, and ask for an estimate when first getting in touch.

You should certainly expect to spend a few thousand pounds on your system, though Government and local authority grants, if available, can be used to bring costs down.

We recommend comparing all systems and their prices before factoring in any grants. Make sure you are talking to at least three suppliers - including us, of course.

Ask for an estimate of what it will cost to install a standard system before even giving your address. Any legitimate solar installer will be only too happy to talk prices before sending out a technician to give an accurate quotation. There are some companies that refuse to give any sort of price before sending someone out.

More information can be found here: Solar Energy System Pricing

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Other Associated FAQs : Domestic

Is it possible to heat my home and my hot water using solar panels?
Heating water with solar energy is ideal as hot water is needed throughout the year, both when the sun is high and therefore most likely provides all the heating required, and when it is low and helps top up the heating.

After a while, do solar vacuum tube systems lose their vacuum?
This depends on the quality and design of the system.

Can you give me some advice on how to choose a solar hot water system?
Compare all systems and their prices before taking any grants into account, and ask for an estimate when first getting in touch.

Which is better - solar vacuum tubes or flat plate solar panels?
Plenty of research has been carried out on this...

Are you able to service a Smart Energy water heating installation?
SolarUK can service virtually any solar energy system.