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Meet the renewable energy team on August 28th in Harborough
The renewable energy team from Lewington’s will be available to answer questions on Harborough Square on Saturday August 28th. Using a special display unit from Worcester Bosch. They will be able to give you examples of work they have carried out in the local area and answer questions about the potential costs and savings of different kinds of renewable energy including solar energy, ground source heating and air source heating.
In the past it has generated town centre a great deal of interest from shoppers in Market Harborough who want to find out more about whether it is worth while from a financial point of view to switch to greener sources of energy.
Perhaps we’ll see you at the square on Saturday August 28th – but if you can’t make it call us on 01858 433 333 to find about more about our renewable energy range.
Solar Panels
It is amazing to think Solar Panels would have ever taken off in such a big way. Ninety homes in at the “The Preserve at Vista Del Verde,” in Yorba Linda, will be put up for sale in September 2010.
You will be able to move straight into the homes without worrying about the installations of solar panels, as they will already be installed as part of the sale.
For more information visit: www.sunrunhome.com
In the meantime if you haven’t the spare cash to buy a second home ion Californian, check out what Lewington Solar can do for you in the UK by clicking here.
Solar Panels
The look of solar collectors will have on the aesthetics of a building is really a matter of personal taste.
Some people like an array of futuristic looking tubes on the roof whereas others prefer the flexibility that panels bring.
If you are still worried panels can be integrated into roof tiles which makes them look more pleasing and fits in better with architectural designs.
By integrating panels into new buildings, significant savings can be made on roofing materials that would otherwise be incurred.
So if you would like to see how you can make savings on your bills call Lewington Solar now!
Solar Panel
Have you recently had your solar panels installed? Has it only just started to leak?
Any problem big or small let Lewington Solar Installations help resolve the issue.
For Solar Hot Water, Ground Source Heat Pumps and Air Source Heat Pumps for domestic and commercial projects, call 01858 433333 or phone the Renewable Energies Manager on 07725783565.
Is a solar water heating system suitable for my home?
To tell if solar water heating is right for you, there are a few key questions to consider:
* Do you have a sunny place to put solar panels? You’ll need around 5 square metres of roof space which faces east to west through south and receives direct sunlight for the main part of the day. Alternatively, if you do not have a south facing roof and if you have space, you could install two panels, one facing east and one facing west – but this will make installation more costly. The panels don’t always have to be mounted on a roof, they can be fixed to a frame on flat roofs.
* Do you have space for a larger, or an extra, hot water cylinder? If a dedicated solar cylinder is not already installed then you will need to replace the existing cylinder, or add a dedicated cylinder with a solar heating coil.
* Is your current boiler compatible with solar water heating? Most conventional boiler and hot water cylinder systems are compatible with solar water heating. If your boiler is a combination boiler (combi) and you don’t currently have a hot water tank then a solar hot water system may not be compatible.
* Do you need planning permission? In England most solar water heating systems don’t need planning permission, but it is always best to consult your local planning office if you live in a Listed Building, or a building in Conservation Area or World Heritage Site. If you live in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland you will need to consult your local authority.
The benefits of solar water heating
* Hot water throughout the year: the system works all year round, though you’ll need to heat the water further with a boiler or immersion heater during the winter months.
* Cut your bills: sunlight is free, so once you’ve paid for the initial installation your hot water costs will be reduced.
* Cut your carbon footprint: solar hot water is a green, renewable heating system and can reduce your carbon dioxide emissions
How do solar water heating systems work?
Solar water heating systems use solar panels, called collectors, fitted to your roof. These collect heat from the sun and use it to warm water which is stored in a hot water cylinder.
There are two types of solar water heating panels, they are evacuated tubes (like in the picture above) and flat plate collectors. Flat plates collectors can be fixed on the roof tiles or integrated into the roof.
A boiler or immersion heater can be used as a back up to heat the water further to reach the temperature set by the cylinders thermostat when the solar water heating system does not reach that temperature. (The cylinder thermostat should be set at 60 degrees centigrade.)
Larger solar panels can also provide energy to heat your home as well – though usually only in the summer months when home heating is unnecessary.
Energy bills are set to rise after tough EU clampdown on greenhouse gas emissions
Energy bills will rise but thousands of jobs could be created in green industries under a European plan to impose the world’s most stringent restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions.
The UK Government has voiced support to the proposal tabled in Brussels for a new, much more onerous EU target for cutting carbon dioxide even though other nations with higher emissions have failed to commit to reciprocal action.
Ministers have abandoned their previous condition that the world must agree a legally binding treaty on emissions before the EU commits to a tougher target. It is thought that solar energy and other renewable energy methods are the main way to achieve the tough new targets.
The EU has already gone farther than the rest of the world by making a legally binding commitment to cut emissions by 20 per cent on 1990 levels by 2020. It is now preparing to raise the target to 30 per cent despite the failure of December’s climate change summit in Copenhagen.
