The solar panels will give the new owners free hot water between May and September and, over the year, provide 70 per cent of the total amount of hot water used.
Paul said: “We looked at everything from ground source heat pumps to air source heat pumps, but solar panels are something I can sell.”
The solar panels run on a separate system to the traditional central heating installed. Heated towel rails in the bathrooms are also run on a separate system.
Paul and Martin had gone off under-floor heating systems as they are not instant and, coupled with sunlight streaming through the windows, can result in rooms becoming “baking hot”.
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