Photovoltaic panel water tank installation location requirements

Where will a solar thermal expansion tank be installed?

The expansion tank will be installed on the solar thermal loop (normally near the water tank and pumping station); this prevents pressure changes in the system damaging components. Special insulated pipes will be installed between the pumping station and the solar thermal collector.

Should you install a solar thermal system for heating hot water?

Installing a solar thermal system for heating hot water is a good move for the environment. But before you go ahead, it’s essential to know all the facts so you can decide if a solar hot water system is the right choice. First, it’s important to point out that there are two types of solar panel systems:

Do I need planning permission for a solar thermal system?

Whilst our solar thermal systems utilise solar panels which will need to be installed on the roof of your home, planning permission is usually not necessary unless your home is a listed building or it is in a conservation area. Why should I choose a Viessmann solar thermal systems?

Do you need planning permission for a solar water heating system?

Most home solar water heating systems are considered ‘permitted developments’, meaning they don’t require planning permission. However, exceptions apply, and you should check with your local planning office. If your home is a listed building, or in a conservation area or national park, you may have more restrictions.

Do you need planning permission to install solar panels on your roof?

An increasing number of people are investing in solar energy. More and more homes are having solar panels, or solar tiles, installed on their roofs. Of course, with such installations, the topic of planning permission and building regulations often comes to the surface.

How long does it take to install a solar thermal system?

At the end of the installation process your installer will also register your solar thermal system with the Microgeneration Certification Scheme. For small systems, the installation will only take 1-2 days. During some of this time you will be without hot water. Larger installations may take longer than this.