Solar thermal hot water, contractor installed
CASE STUDY SHW06
CUBBINGTON
INSTALLED
1990.
FUEL REPLACED
Gas.
DESIGNED TO SERVE
4 people.
PROPORTION OF NEEDS MET
Less than half.
PROJECT IDEA
What I did
Had Solar Thermal panels installed to heat domestic hot water.
Did you ask if you needed planning consent?
No.
Why I carried out the project
Because it was environmentally friendly.
What type of equipment was installed?
5 solar collectors.
Who was the installation company?
‘Sunuser’ (Leeds).
What costs were involved?
£4000 approx.
DID I THINK IN TERMS OF PAY-BACK?
I thought it unlikely that it would ever pay for itself.
FINANCIALLY WAS DECISION DIFFIFULT?
Yes.
WAS THERE SOMETHING I OR MY FAMILY DID NOT PURCHASE AS A RESULT?
Nothing in particular.
WAS THERE AGREEMENT IN THE HOUSEHOLD THAT THIS WAS THE RIGHT THING TO DO?
Yes.
WHAT I LEARNED FROM THE PROJECT
(no comment provided)
WHAT WORKED?
I can only comment that we have had no problems.
WHAT DIDN’T WORK?
(no comment provided)
UNEXPECTED KNOCK-ON EFFECTS, GOOD OR BAD
(no comment provided)
HOW WERE CARBON EMISSIONS & PREVIOUS FUEL CONSUMPTION REDUCED?
May to October less need for electric power, depending on weather.
HAVE YOU REDUCED YOUR DEMAND FOR FOSSIL FUELS AS MUCH AS YOU CAN – COULD YOU DO MORE?
(no comment provided)
WOULD I REPEAT THE EXERCISE?
Yes.
WHAT WOULD I DO DIFFERENTLY?
Look for something more cost effective.
DO I PLAN TO INSTALL OTHER RENEWABLE ENERGY EQUIPMENT?
No.