New solar water heating system
Even as I write we are having a new solar water heating system installed for the B&B.
So far this has meant a new cold water main being installed, 2 new hot water cylinders, new electrics and as soon as the scaffolding is put up we will have the solar panels installed.
Over the years researching the various renewable energy options available, this system is the only one that has a decent payback period of about 5 years, along with a system lifespan of over double that. The plumber installing said he had put a system in last year and the client turned off his boiler for 3 months during the 2008 summer!
I expect and hope for a similar result, but whatever I am doing my bit to reduce my costs and become a little bit greener!