Solar thermal hot water, contractor installed
CASE STUDY SHW08
WARWICK
INSTALLED
April 2003.
FUEL REPLACED
Gas.
DESIGNED TO SERVE
2 adults.
PROPORTION OF NEEDS MET
Almost all in summer; slightly in winter.
PROJECT IDEA
What I did
Had solar water heating panels installed.
Did you ask if you needed planning consent?
Yes - it was needed.
Why I carried out the project
To aid the environment.
What type of equipment was installed?
'Solar Twin' water heating panels.
Who was the installation company?
'Solar Twin'
What costs were involved?
£2350.
DID I THINK IN TERMS OF PAY-BACK?
Pay-back period not known.
FINANCIALLY, WAS DECISION DIFFICULT?
No.
WAS THERE SOMETHING I OR MY FAMILY DID NOT PURCHASE AS A RESULT?
No.
WAS THERE AGREEMENT IN THE HOUSEHOLD THAT THIS WAS THE RIGHT THING TO DO?
Yes.
WHAT I LEARNED FROM THE PROJECT
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WHAT WORKED?
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WHAT DIDN'T WORK?
Lime scale accumulated in solar panel piping, needing the addition of water softener.
UNEXPECTED KNOCK-ON EFFECTS, GOOD & BAD
Need to add salt every 14 days (sic).
HOW WERE CARBON EMISSIONS & PREVIOUS FUEL CONSUMPTION REDUCED?
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HAVE YOU REDUCED YOUR DEMAND FOR FOSSIL FUELD AS MUCH AS YOU CAN - COULD YOU DO MORE?
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WOULD I REPEAT THE EXCERCISE?
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WHAT WOULD I DO DIFFERENTLY?
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DO I PLAN TO INSTALL OTHER RENEWABLE ENERGY EQUIPMENT?
Have fitted low energy light bulbs.