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Solar Hot Water (Solar Thermal Panels) in Reading

Are you trying to find Solar thermal in Reading? Our network of installers are can help with your project. All of our Renewable Energy in Reading are examined so you can see local consumer reviews, when business was opened, reviews, satisfaction and also cost enabling you to make the right decision on who to employ. Let us take the hassle out of discovering approximately 4 professionals for your Solar thermal task.

 

Would certainly you such as to locate a way to decrease your energy expenses and also end up being a lot more environmentally friendly? Then think about a thermal solar panel installation on your rooftop and also contrast quotes from services within Reading to find the best deal. Solar thermodynamic panels are incredibly preferred and as soon as installed onto your roof covering there'll right away begin creating totally free energy from the sun's natural rays. Solar energy thermal panels provide you with an possibility to lower your costs by thousands of pounds annual. And solar thermal panels will run successfully throughout the year, even working at temperatures as low as -10 levels. You don't need to rely on highly-priced gas as well as electrical power prices for your energy supply. If solar energy panels appeal to your rate of interest, then contrast and also contrast around 4 free costs today.

 

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Average Solar thermal cost in Reading

The typical cost of Solar thermal is £4000. Costs fluctuate based upon the materials and the organisation hired. The upper price range can be as high as £4600. The material costs are commonly around £1000

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Prices based on actual Solar thermal costs for Reading, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Solar thermal installation cost in Reading 2025

Labour cost £2,800
Material cost £1,000
Waste removal £200
Time frame: 3-5 days

Solar hot water searches in January 2025

Solar hot water Projects in Reading in December 2024

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Requests for quotations in Reading in December 2024

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Requests for Solar thermal quotations in Reading in December 2024. 0% change from November 2024.

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Requests for Solar thermal quotations in Berkshire in December 2024. -17% change from November 2024.

We noted 6,263 requests for home quotes in Reading. Of these quote requests the amount of solar thermal quotations in Reading was 10. Quotatis would have been in a position to match these consumers with up to 4 suitable contractors who were available for work within Reading at that time. Ask for a free house survey from trustworthy companies in Reading.

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Reading

The Berkshire town of Reading has a population of over 145,000 and it is the biggest part of the Reading/Wokingham urban area. The town is undoubtedly a very important business centre and hosts several British companies, in addition to being a leading retail district. With the town's modern day feel it's very important to keep your property up-to-date to maintain property value, so work with trustworthy contractors in Reading for your upcoming project.

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05 Jan

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Reading - RG4

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20 Dec

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Reading - RG5

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30 Mar

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Reading, Thatcham - RG19

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customer in reading, thatcham areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for solar hot water.confirmed interest via telephone and email at 30/03/2023 11:42.please...

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10 Feb

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Reading - RG30

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24 Oct

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Reading - RG31

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29 Aug

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Reading - RG2

Enquiry from: Tayo O

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21 Aug

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Reading - RG5

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solar electricity and solar hot water are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 roof obstructed: no obstructions what is the directi...

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19 Aug

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Reading - RG1

Enquiry from: Sebastian S

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13 Jul

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Reading - RG4

Enquiry from: Anthony M

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Call anytime. Roof faces: South Type of building: Semi-detached Number of bedrooms: 3 Possible shading: Yes Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. Hot water tank: Yes How became in...

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09 Apr

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Reading - RG7

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18 Feb

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Reading - RG1

Enquiry from: Arne R

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hi im looking for someone to supply and fit solar thermal to pre warm water for our existing water heaters the area available is 10 m x 3 m. are you the property owner: owner of the property pro...

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05 Nov

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Reading, Thatcham - RG19

Enquiry from: Graham H

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customer in the reading, thatcham area made an enquiry a couple of projects including solar hot water.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are ...

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02 Nov

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Reading - RG4

Enquiry from: Anthony M

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customer in reading areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for solar hot water.confirmed interest via telephone and email at 20/10/2021 18:08.please call to a...

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21 Oct

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Reading - RG7

Enquiry from: Rob E

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customer has a solar panels project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for solar hot water. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a professional.confirmed int...

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20 Oct

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Reading - RG4

Enquiry from: Anthony M

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12 Oct

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Reading - RG4

Enquiry from: Anthony M

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thermo-dynamic system interests call anytime roof faces: sw type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 4 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. hot wate...

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07 Aug

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Reading - RG4

Enquiry from: Chris J

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the flow rate meter has perished and is leaking through the ceiling. are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have more than 3sq m of roof space available: yes how many bedrooms do you...

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20 Apr

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Reading - RG2

Enquiry from: Elena K

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customer in reading areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for solar hot water.confirmed interest via email at 20/04/2021 15:26.please call to arrange appoint...

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17 Mar

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Reading - RG8

Enquiry from: Ben P

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Call anytime. Roof faces: South Type of building: Detached Number of bedrooms: 4 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. Hot water tank: Yes How became interest...

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01 Mar

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Reading - RG7

Enquiry from: Adeel A

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FAQs

Do I need planning permission for solar thermal panels?

Most domestic solar thermal panels do not need planning permission and are covered by permitted development rights. There are restrictions on the size and location of these systems. If you live in a conservation area or listed building, or want to install a very large solar thermal system, check with your local authority to see if you will need planning permission.

is solar thermal worth it in the uk?

If you’re thinking about installing a solar thermal system in your house, it’s always important to put into consideration numerous factors before you proceed. While some solar thermal systems are suitable for use at home, there are also some that are suitable for businesses or organizations which normally requires a big amount of hot water like hotels, restaurants, schools, hospitals and many more. You’ll also find some types available in the market that are suitable for communities to satisfy communal hot water demands.

It should, however, be noted that solar thermal systems do not have the capacity to produce all the hot water demand of a house. In the UK, an average household will need an annual water heating of between 3000kWh to 5000kWh. Whereas, a solar thermal system is only able to meet about 40 percent to 60 percent of this demand.

With that in mind, it’s also worth noting that during the summer months when the solar radiation is at its peak and hot water demand is relatively lower when compared to other seasons, a solar thermal system may be able to provide all of your household’s hot water needs. This implies that during this period you may not find the need to operate your boiler at all. However, during winter or colder months, when you have a higher hot water demands in contrary to a lower solar radiation, a solar thermal system will only be able to take care of about 20 percent of your household’s hot water needs. And that ultimately implies that during this period, you’ll need to rely more on a alternative or backup source of heat like gas, coal, electricity, oil or LPG.

does solar thermal work in the winter?

If you’re considering getting a solar thermal system, one of the first things that comes to mind is the possibility of the system functioning properly during the cold months. The short and simple answer to this question is yes, a solar thermal system works in the winter. However, the downside here is that it’ll be a lot less efficient when compared to how it operates during the warmer months or summer. As a result of this fact, you’ll likely need to rely more on your boiler, immersion heater or any other backup heating system during this period as your solar thermal system will fail to contribute as much as it does during the warmer months. So what exactly is the reason why solar thermal is less effective and less efficient in the winter period? Let’s have a look!

As you know, solar thermal system banks on the sun’s energy to heat the water for your home’s use. During the cold months or winter, the sunlight becomes a lot less available when compared to the warmer months, as a result, there’s less sunlight that’s available to be used for its solar energy. And even more so at the periods when the days are shorter or skies are clearly overcast.

Also having a great impact on a solar thermal system’s output is heavy snow. Flat plate collectors normally have the capacity to cope better during snowy conditions as the light that’s able to travel through the snow will heat up the absorber plate - thereby making the snow slide off more quickly. However, the case is contrary with evacuated tube collectors which possesses a form of vacuum insulation that’s crafted to minimize the loss of heat, meaning they can’t generate heat to melt and cause the snow to slide off in a similar way.

what are solar thermal panels?

Asides from the fact that solar energy can be converted into electricity with the help of solar panels, there’s also another pretty cool way the sun’s power can be harnessed - solar thermal technologies. These technologies are able to convert sunlight into heat rather than power and these are in fact the very first solar energy products that were commercialized in the United Kingdom. Solar thermal panels, in a similar way to solar PVs, can help in minimizing your carbon footprint while also assisting you to save good money on your energy bills by providing the much needed coverage for your heating needs with the help of a renewable energy source that’s totally free.

Solar thermal panels provides some great benefits which is capable of making all homeowners in the UK consider installing one in their respective homes. Let’s take a closer look at these benefits.

✓ When compared to solar PV panels, they’re a more affordable heating option and also have a shorter payback period.

✓ Solar thermal panels are more efficient than PV panels due to the fact that the heat waves are able to hold more energy than sunlight and also because there’s no electricity transformation process.

✓ Solar thermal panels are able to operate in cold climates, strong wind as well as overcast weather, and make use of an energy storage system.

✓ They can help you save about 600kg of carbon dioxide emissions on an annual basis.

✓ Although most of the solar thermal panel systems come with a warranty usually within the range of 5 to 10 years, they’re able to last up to 25 years. What’s more? The require just a little maintenance, meaning the main cost you’d have to worry about is the cost of installation.

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