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/solar-
power-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/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 dont work in colder climates
solar thermal panels can only provide a small proportion of my communitys 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