Solar Thermal installers in Cumbria, North Lancashire and Dumfries & Galloway

Solar thermal panels, also known as solar water heating panels or solar collectors, are designed to capture and use the energy from the sun to heat water for domestic or commercial use.

The panels typically consist of a flat plate collector or evacuated tube collector that absorbs the sun's energy and transfers it to a fluid, usually water, that circulates through the panel. The heated water is then stored in a hot water tank for later use.

Solar thermal panels work best in sunny, warm climates, but they can still be effective in cooler, cloudy weather. They are most commonly used to provide hot water for homes, businesses, and swimming pools, but they can also be used to provide space heating in some cases.

Compared to solar photovoltaic panels, which generate electricity from the sun's energy, solar thermal panels are more efficient at converting solar energy into usable heat, making them an effective way to reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.