Solar Thermal

We offer Premium Evacuated tube and Flat plate solar water heating systems. We supply premium technology at affordable prices. Some of the feature of this technology include:

• stylish elegant design
• highest performance
• long life
• simple installation

It is our vision to make solar energy affordable for everybody. We have been developing practical High Tech solar heating systems for years and invite you to enter the world of SONNENKRAFT.

Oil and gas prices are going through the roof. Heating is becoming a luxury for all. Fossil fuels such as oil, gas and coal are growing ever scarcer. The CO2 burden on the atmosphere is leading to a climate disaster and air pollution is reaching a critical point.

Optimal solutions will make your heating costs melt away and provide all the hot water required between May and September. Our state of the art, reliable and maintenance free technology is suitable for all types of property.

Solar heating systems
Heat water for your home using energy from the sun

Solar heating systems use free heat from the sun and can assist with heating domestic hot water, central heating systems and swimming pools.



See how solar water heating systems work


How do solar water heating systems work?
Solar water heating systems use solar panels, called collectors, fitted to your roof. These collect heat from the sun and use it to warm water which is stored in either a hot water cylinder or if assisting with central heating in a heat store.

There are two types of solar water heating panels, they are evacuated tubes and flat plate collectors. Flat plates collectors can be fixed on the roof tiles or integrated into the roof.

An air source heat pump or a boiler will be needed as a back up to heat the water to the requited temperature when there is no solar available.



The benefits of solar water heating
Hot water throughout the year: the system works all year round giving up to 70% of your hot water and up to 50% for central heating.
Cut your bills: sunlight is free, so once you've paid for the initial installation your fuel bills will be reduced.
Cut your carbon footprint: solar hot water is a green, renewable heating system and doesn't release any harmful carbon dioxide or other pollutants
Is a solar water heating system suitable for my home?
To tell if solar water heating is right for you, there are a few key questions to consider:

Do you have a sunny place to put solar panels? You'll need around 5 square metres of roof space which faces east to west through south and receives direct sunlight for the main part of the day. Alternatively, if you do not have a south facing roof and if you have space, you could install two panels, one facing east and one facing west - but this will make installation more costly. The panels don't always have to be mounted on a roof, they can be fixed to a frame on flat roofs.
Do you have space for a larger, or an extra, hot water cylinder? If a dedicated solar cylinder is not already installed then you will need to replace the existing cylinder, or add a dedicated cylinder with a solar heating coil.
Is your current boiler compatible with solar water heating? Most conventional boiler and hot water cylinder systems are compatible with solar water heating. If your boiler is a combination boiler (combi) and you don't currently have a hot water tank then a solar hot water system may not be compatible.
Do you need planning permission? In Jersey most solar water heating systems don't need planning permission, but it is always best to consult your the planning office if you live in a Listed Building, or a building in Conservation Area or World Heritage Site.
Cost and savings
Costs for a typical solar water heating system range from £5,000 to £8,000.

Savings are significant - a solar water heating system can provide up to 70% of your hot water needs & up to 50% of your central heating requirements.

Maintenance costs are very low. Solar water heating systems and only require a once yearly maintenance check.

We offer both Evacuated Tubes (Read More) and Flat Plate (Read More) collector systems.

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