Barilla Solar Thermal Calculator - Beta Version

Use this calculator to assist in sizing UK solar domestic hot water heating systems. Please note that if you are intending to comply with the solar thermal requirements of the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MIS 3001) then use our SAP 2005 (Appendix H) calculator, as these results must take priority.

Property
Number of occupants      
Postcode District  
Hot Water Storage and Auxiliary Heating
Heating Fuel    
Boiler SEDBUK Seasonal Efficiency Rating    
Hot water storage - Cylinder Type    
Solar Collectors
Solar collector type    
Orientation of collector    
Tilt of collector    
Shading factor    
Sizing Method
System Sizing Method    
Results
Solar Collectors
(Aperture Area)
Solar Yield

kWh/yr

Energy Saving

kWh/yr

Twin-Coil Cylinder
DHW Demand
CO2 Saving

kg/yr

Disclaimer: The performance of solar heating systems is impossible to predict with certainty due to the variability in the amount of solar radiation (sunlight) from location to location and from year to year. This estimate is based upon a simplified method of calculating solar yield based on performance factors obtained by modelling typical solar domestic hot water systems using Polysun software. This estimate is given as guidance only, it should not be considered as a guarantee of performance. We would welcome any feedback relating to this calculator.

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