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We at Green Heat Wales feel that solar panels and wood stoves are all ways of generating our own heat from abundant natural resources We all know how sharply oil and gas prices have risen and there is no reason to believe that these already high prices will not continue to go up in the future. So why not take control of your heating costs today and have a solar energy system installed.
Average hot water consumption of a family of 4 is approximately 75 cubic metres.
Solar heating panels should provide 70% - 100% of hot water between March and October and 30% - 60% the rest of the year.
Based on this, the following table shows the cost of current bills, savings and ‘annual rate of return’ based on an installation cost of £4,000.
Selling your house
Energy efficiency is a big factor when it comes to selling your home.
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) are mandatory for homes on the market.
Just as energy efficient double glazing and high efficiency boilers are good selling points, solar panels offering actual energy savings are big incentives to your potential purchaser.
You will recover your installation costs upon the sale of your house – or result in a quicker sale.
Solar heating panels should provide 70% - 100% of hot water between March and October and 30% - 60% the rest of the year.
Based on this, the following table shows the cost of current bills, savings and ‘annual rate of return’ based on an installation cost of £4,000.
Selling your house
Energy efficiency is a big factor when it comes to selling your home.
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) are mandatory for homes on the market.
Just as energy efficient double glazing and high efficiency boilers are good selling points, solar panels offering actual energy savings are big incentives to your potential purchaser.
You will recover your installation costs upon the sale of your house – or result in a quicker sale.
|
Cost of System |
Current hot water source |
Current Cost |
Savings |
Annual Rate of Return |
|
£4000 |
Electricity |
£500 |
£345 |
8.6% |
|
£4000 |
Oil |
£310 |
£210 |
5.3% |
|
£4000 |
Gas |
£260 |
£180 |
4.5% |