Solar Thermal panels are designed to capture and absorb heat energy from the sun and use it to heat water. Pipework from the solar thermal panels transfer the heat energy into a hot water cylinder

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Benefits

Very low CO2 production
Inexpensive to run
Simple to use
Renewable technology
Suitable for off gas grid installations
Renewable technology, eligible for Government payment scheme Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)

Drawbacks

Seasonal fluctuation in performance
Primary source of heating required
High maintenace cost to service
Mainly a domestic solution due to low capacity output

Have you considered?

Combining a domestic heat pump to work in conjunction with a solar thermal solution?