Buy latest solar panels technology for the UK climate

'In-direct' - Traditional style of solar, this heats up anti-freeze mixture and pushed through heat exchangers.

'Direct' - The latest solar technology advance, this heats the ACTUAL water you use directly.

Heat my Home recommends 'Direct' water heating evacuated tubes, because you can use your existing hot water cylinder tank in most cases, and they are far more efficient.

• 'Direct' solar tubes are the most 'efficient' and eco friendly in implementation and more aesthetically pleasing on the eye, when in place on the roof.

• 'Direct' solar tubes are less problematic after installation, and with little or no maintenance needed, you can simply fit and forget.

• In most cases, evacuated tubes can provide for a family of 4-5 persons. The tubes heat up the water, and returns it to your hot water tank. Simple!

• It is a more simplistic system to install which means more people can DIY it... Learn about DIY Solar Kits >>

Did you know...

1. The UK receives upto 60% solar energy that the equator receives meaning that most homes can successfully use solar panel technology to supplement there energy use.

2. HIPS (Home Imformation Packs) being show solar panels, actually adds value to you property, making them financially viable for the first time.

3. Solar panels and especially evacuated tubes even work well in winter months and even on cloudy days

Also known as 'Photovoltaics', electricity can be produced from daylight through a process called PV. "Photo" refers to light and "voltaic" to electricity.

Although a more expensive solar technology, this solar allows for longer term benefits for your domestic home.

• Easily installed onto existing or new build roofing, an on grid connected system will generate electricity or export your surplus out to the national grid and be paid by your existing energy company.

• With a minimum 1kW (peak performance rating) going upto a max of 5kW, this can produce from 750 kWh - 4500 kWh per year (UK average 4000kWh).

• With no moving parts, this solar lasts many many years, and no maintenance is needed after installation.

• Working with basic energy saving measures, this type of solar panel will be a smart move over the coming years, with HIPS assessments, allowing PV solar panels to be a real financial investment opportunity.
• No DIY Kits available.