Solar Thermal Water Heating

Assuming they are properly designed and installed, Solar Water Heaters are a cost-effective, efficient, and eco-friendly way to generate up to 70% of the hot water needed for you home. Whether you are looking for domestic hot water for showers, laundry and dishes or for a low-cost heat source a Solar Water Heater may be the solution for you. There are many different types of systems and it is important to choose the correct option. With many years experience in this area Ashgrove can assist you with your decision, we take into account the amount of hot water required, space restrictions, roof mounting methods, building orientation amongst other things and then recommend the system that's best suited for your application. We specialise in all types of solar installations, from small domestic to large commercial and industrial.

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  • Principles of Operation

    The basic principle of operation for the two types of panels is the same ie.energy from the sun is captured in the panels, as a water/glycol solution passes through the panels it is heated up and sent...

  • Benefits

    DECREASE IN ENERGY BILLS Produces up to 70% of your hot water requirements for free. When you install a solar power system you will be generating free hot water and your energy bills will decrease d...

  • Controls

    At Ashgrove Renewables we install the right type of controlls to suit your solar heating system. Furthermore, we can give you important information about the controller set values and the optimal use ...

  • System Design

    There are many different types of solar systems available and it is very important to choose the correct option. With many years experience in this area Ashgrove can assist you with your decision, we ...

  • Grants

    Ashgrove Renewables are registered installers and all of the Ashgrove models of solar panels are accredited by SEAI. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) operates a number of program...

  • Solar Panels - Flat Plate

    Application - Hot water production - Space heating - dependant on application - Swimming pool heating Benefits - Produces up to 60% of your hot water requirements for free - Reduces dependen...

  • Solar Panels - Evacuated Tube

    The suns rays pass through the evacuated tube (vacuum reduces heat loss) and hit a copper absorption plate. This heat is delivered to the manifold via the working gas. The water passing through this m...

  • Thermosiphon Solar System

    The Thermosiphon System is a complete hot water system, with the tank and collectors mounted as one unit on the roof or ground. The smart Thermosiphon design uses natural convection to move water thro...

  • Solar Accessories

    Solar Controller Explanation This Solar Pump Station detects the temperature of the solar panel/solar tubes as well as that of the tank which stores the heated water. Whenever the solar panel is h...

  • Solar Cylinders

    Cylinders- An appropriately sized cylinder should be chosen for the house. The volume of your solar hot water cylinder is related to the maximum cylinder temperature. It is recommended that at a maxim...

  • F. A. Q.

    Frequently Asked Questions on Solar tubes and flat plate solar installations What kind of Solar panels system are available? There are two types of solar panels available, flat panel and evacuate...