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Welcome to SolarBase









Solar water heating specialists, providing complete solar water heating systems, air source heat pumps and underfloor heating.

We design and installs affordable, environmentally friendly solar hot water heating
systems for the home and business. We specialise in the nationwide design and installation of energy efficient solar
systems. Our mission is to demonstrate that green energy is genuinely viable in the UK and that renewable
energy is a sound financial investment, as well as a moral investment in our futures.

We provide the best system for your individual situation. We also provide telephone surveys or
free home visit surveys in order to determine which system is best for you. Whether you are building a new
home, replacing an existing solar system or creating a new one, you can rely on solarbase for cutting
edge solar thermal energy technology.
In some cases your don't even need to replace your existing water cylinder. Check out our
solarthermix or retro fit systems.

By installing a solar system at your home, you will reap a number of benefits, including savings
of 50-60% on the average family hot water bill, along with 60-70% on the heating bill for a swimming pool.


Solar hot water can be very cost effective
for homeowners who:
have high hot water demands
have high hot water bills
want to make long term savings
are keen to reduce their carbon footprint

Solar panels do not need direct sunlight as they work on natural
daylight, in fact they will still work on cloudy days. The solar system
can also add value to your property- or you can take the panels
away with you.

We also Install the lastest Air Source Heat Pump Technology

Air source heat pumps work by converting the energy of the outside air into heat. This creates a comfortable temperature inside the house as well as supplying energy for the hot water system. As with all heat pumps, air source models are most efficient when supplying low temperature systems such as under floor heating.

The efficiency of an air source heat pump is measured in Coefficient of Performance (CoP). A CoP of 4 means that for every kilowatt of electricity put in, you get 4 kilowatts of energy in the form of warm water. The flow temperature of the warm water is typically between 35oC and 45oC; much lower than achieved by a domestic boiler. The units are perfectly capable of generating higher temperatures but the CoP suffers meaning the economic and ecological benefits may be affected. Keeping the temperature at the lower end of the scale keeps the system operates at maximum efficiency.

An air source heat pump should cover the heating requirements of a well-insulated property in all but the most extreme conditions. When used in combination with an immersion heater both heating and hot water needs should be met, the immersion heater boosting water temperatures when necessary. An outside air source heat pump working efficiently can reduce energy consumption for heating by up to 50% when compared to conventional heating systems.