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central heating by solar

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  • 09-12-2013 8:50am
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    HoofRocks
    Registered Users Posts: 126 ✭✭


    Has anyone ever used or come across a company called <snip> who are offering central heating systems by solar panels?

    Looks interesting but would it work in our climate

    can we discuss the idea/ system without advertising a company. thanks


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    fclauson
    Registered Users Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭fclauson


    there is not enough energy in the winter sun to heat a house - even a super efficient insulated or even passive house needs additional heat source


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    sheff the ref
    Registered Users Posts: 618 ✭✭✭sheff the ref


    How much of the work would solar do though? It is an area I am extremely interested in


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    BryanF
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,140 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    sheff the ref wrote: »
    How much of the work would solar do though? It is an area I am extremely interested in

    Give us the numbers? How many kWh/m2 will be required over x m2 area?

    From my own research Some time ago I found it to be impractical and costly compared to other renewable options.

    (And you know the system the op is on about is a glorified heat pump & should not classified under solar systems at all)


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