22 August 2006
A new solar panel heating system may be installed across thousands of UK households, according to a new housing plan initiative.
Places for People – the UK's largest housing association and developer – has said the new solar panel system could help consumers to slash their energy bills.
Each unit is expected to cost between £750 and £1,000 per household, which is around 25% of the normal cost of solar panel technology, and will provide hot water to each household.
Nicholas Doyle, Place for People project director, said: "Places for People is committed to moving sustainable development from the margins and into the mainstream of the housing industry. Our aim is to develop new homes that are not only energy efficient and have a limited effect on the environment, but which are also appealing to the people who live in them.
"The installation of these solar panels will help us to achieve a higher renewable energy target on our buildings and help reduce residents' energy bills, providing both environmental and social benefits."
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