Clean, Free and Reliable....Solar
With fuel costa rising and concerns abouth global warming then solar technology can save you money as well as the planet... and it is not as expensive to install as you may think.
The Lazer2 Solar System
The LaZer2 Panels work just like your existing heat source,
except they are powered by free, clean solar energy rather
than an expensive, dirty, carbon fuel. The LaZer2 Solar
System is your primary heat source. Your boiler, stove or
immersion heater will automatically raise the water temperature
if required. Even when solar energy levels are low
the LaZer2 system will add some heat to the water, so your
existing heat source will do far less work.
The system comprises of four main components: LaZer2
Solar Panels, TD3 Digital Controller, Circulation Module and
a Hot Water Cylinder.
The Lazer2 Solar Panels
The 93% efficient LaZer2 vacuum tubes are ideal for cooler
climates such as Britain’s, as they work as effectively when
it is 0°C outside, as they do when it is 30°C. The LaZer2
vacuum tubes have a 25-year warranty, as there is no glass
to metal seal that can fail.
The panels incorporate horizontally mounted vacuum tubes
with a curved collecting surface, automatically
compensating for varying roof pitches and the change in
the Sun’s angle throughout the year. Solar energy
penetrates the glass and is absorbed by the specially
selected coating on the collecting surface. Once absorbed
the energy is trapped inside the tube by the vacuum. A
unique aluminium insert transfers the trapped energy to the
advanced internal manifold, which directly heats the water,
minimising energy losses.
A LaZer2 Panel will perform better throughout the year
than systems with flat-plate collectors, vertically mounted
vacuum tubes or ‘heat pipes’.
The TD3 Digital Controller
The TD3 Digital Controller is the digital heart of the system.
It uses sensors to compare
water in the panel with that in the cylinder. When the panel
is 3°C warmer than the cylinder,
the solar pump switches on and the water circulates through transferring
heat to the cylinder. If the
temperature difference is below 3°C the pump turns off to stop the water in the cylinder
being cooled.
The TD3 incorporates SMARTlogic
to allow the system to start heating the cylinder earlier
SAFElogic prevents your system periods
of low water usage.
The controllers LCD Display will continually show three temperatures;
water entering the
panel and water in your cylinder.
A ‘Solar Pump’ indicator illuminates when the pump is operating and your system is producing hot water.
A ‘Tank Hot’ indicator illuminates
when the water in the cylinder reaches the predefined temperature. The installation team will configure
the TD3 Controller when fitting the system
and will select the optimum settings for your system.
Once this is done no further user input is required.
Installation and Maintenance
The LaZer2 Solar System is designed for easy installation,
usually takes just a day to fit and planning permission is
not normally required. The low-profile panels clip into a
unique roof-mounting system that avoids roof leaks and
keeps all pipe-work hidden from view. The Circulation Module
will be fitted close to your hot water cylinder and will
integrate seamlessly with your existing hot water system.
The TD3 will be placed to allow you to monitor the system.
The LaZer2 Solar System has been designed and manufactured
in Britain to the highest of European standards
(EN12975–1). Once installed no scheduled maintenance is
required. The non-toxic anti-freeze and corrosion inhibitor
will provide protection for the life of the system. The extra
smooth glass will even clean itself.
Grants and Financial Help
The LaZer2 Solar System is designed and built by a fully
accredited manufacturer and is UK Government approved.
This means that you can claim a £400 grant when having a
domestic system installed in England, Northern Ireland or
Wales and up to 30% of the total cost if your property is
located in Scotland.
As a further incentive a fully fitted UK LaZer2 Solar System
is normally subject to only 5% VAT (standard rate 17.5%).
There are 100% capital allowance schemes as well as interest
free loans available for businesses.
Communities installing a larger LaZer2 Solar System can
claim grants of up to £50,000.