The Facts
• Solar panels are usually quite straightforward to
install, but mistakes can be made and with temperatures reaching
180’C, badly installed solar panels can be dangerous,
so it’s very important to use a BPEC qualified solar
installer.
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Flat plate collectors should ideally be sited on a south
facing, pitched roof facing between SW and SE.
•
Tube panels offer more flexibility in siting, as the individual
tubes can be rotated towards the sun, to maximise absorption.
There is also the option to install tubes on flat roofs
and vertically on walls.
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Tubes tend to be slightly more expensive than flat panels,
but they offer higher efficiency levels, especially in
colder times of the year.
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Another advantage of tubes is that they are much easier
to lift onto the roof, as the tubes and components can
be carried up individually, rather than one heavy unit.
