Solar Panels Marbella Costa Del Solutions

Take Advantage of the Solar Energy Benefits

The most commonly known fact about solar energy is that it represents a clean, green source of energy. Solar power is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. There’s nothing about solar power that pollutes mother nature. Solar panels do not release any greenhouse gasses, and except for needing a source of clean water to function, it uses absolutely no other resources. Hence, it’s safe and environmentally-friendly. Yet, people are still in doubt why solar energy is good.

Solar Energy Domestic Hot Water

Hot water throughout the year: the system works all year round, though you'll need to heat the water further with a boiler or immersion heater during the winter months on prolonged cloudy days. Cut your bills: sunlight is free, so once you've paid for the initial installation your hot water costs will be reduced. Cut your carbon footprint: solar hot water is a green, renewable heating system and can reduce your carbon dioxide emissions.

Collectors

The ideal situation for solar panels is facing due south, although they are effective facing anywhere between south east and south west. As a rule of thumb you need between 1 and 2 m2 of collector (solar panels) per person living in the house. Shade on the panels at any time of day will reduce the performance.

Storage

Solar hot water storage tanks can vary greatly in size, from 150L to in excess of 1000L.
Depending on the size of the tank a number of options are available to assist in the heating of water, at times when the sun shaded.
For smaller tanks an electric element can be used. For larger tanks gas or diesel boiler can be used.

Solar Energy Pool Heating

Solar panels are a very effective way of heating your pool during those months when it's warm outside but not hot enough to heat the pool. A solar heating system can be used as stand alone or as a supplement to another heating system, whether that be a heat pump or an oil/gas burning system. If you're starting from scratch, and you're just looking to extend your swimming season, then a solar system is a great option.