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Solar thermal systems

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

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Solar thermal systems

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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/energy_mix/renewable/policy/incentive/incentive.aspx

  4. 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

  5. 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

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

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