The solar thermal panels are used for heating water and can heat water for baths, showers and general hot water.

The solar thermal can also be used to heat swimming pools and hot tubs.

The solar thermal water heating system can provide 80% of hot water via the sun and the other 20% will be heated by your immersion, boiler or wood burner.

Solar water heating is a total solution for hot water.

Solar photo voltaic is used to generate electricity, there are two types of installation;-

The most common is grid connected where you can sell excess electricity back to your provider. If planned right a solar PV installation can provide all your electricity for the year.

This can be achieved by over generating electricity in the summer and sending it back to the grid, you would then draw the electricity back in the winter when the solar yield is not so good.