www.heating-solutions-ireland.com http Jack Foley B.Eng 086-3823062 Solar Panels Explained By SEI (Sustainable Energy Ireland) Solar Panels, also known as “collectors”, can be fitted to a buildings roof. They use the suns heat to warm water, or another fluid, which passes through the panel. The fluid is then fed to a heat store (eg a hot water tank) and helps provide hot water or a source of hot water for the buildings central heating system. Solar panels work throughout daylight hours, even if the sky is overcast and there is no direct sunshine, which means they can make a useful contribution even during the winter by pre-heating the water in the storage tank. Your boiler or heat pump will boost the water temperature. The cost of a professionally installed solar system can vary greatly. If you are considering investing in this technology you should do sufficient research to ensure that you are getting the best system for your needs and value for your money. A solar water heater is composed of: A solar collector which absorbs solar radiation (sunlight) and changes it into heat; A pump which transfers the heat from the collector to hot water in a storage tank; The storage tank accumulates the hot water produced by solar energy so that it can be stored for use when needed; A number of accessories which ensure the regulation and the safety of the system; A back-up heater (gas, oil, or wood fueled boiler, immersion heater or heat pump) which will bring the hot water to the …
