Solar Panels (Hot Water)

Clean, green energy generated by solar thermal panels can be used to heat water in domestic and commercial premises.

Bathing, washing clothes, doing the dishes, and performing other tasks that involve domestic hot water consumption will all be cheaper (and more environmentally friendly) once you’ve ‘gone solar’. What’s more, in older properties there will be no more having to wait for ages in summer for the immersion to heat up before you can grab a shower.

Water heating that’s clean and green

Navitron - UK leaders in renewable technology - can offer you four different types of solar panels designed specifically for water heating:

- Evacuated tube panels – 10 to 30-tube types, all 47mm and 58mm double walled. Cost-effective, high performing, and regarded and recognised as ideal for the UK climate (also available in a ‘slimline’ design)
- Flat plate panels – available with on-roof or roof-integrated fixing kits, making them 'the flexible solar panel option’
- Integrated tank panels – these come with a stainless steel well-insulated water tank built into the overall design. The captured sun rays simply heat the water inside the attached tank
- HFC curtained panels – as easy to install as a flat plate panel, but fitted with remote control blinds that look great and also, of course, serve an important function. 

SAVE MONEY, while setting an example

Heating domestic water using solar energy is a great option for householders looking to reduce energy bills as well as their overall Carbon Footprint.

Using solar energy to heat your home’s water supply can be done all year round, with a boost from your boiler or immersion providing any extra tank heating you need throughout the cooler seasons.

About planning permission

In most cases, planning permission for solar panels (and other solar energy equipment) is not required. However, before purchasing, you should discuss your intentions to personally install or have professionally installed solar energy equipment with the Local Planning Authority for your area, as some conditions may need to be met. Note: This information is included only as a guide and should not be regarded as legally definitive.