Nu-Heat has seen solar thermal orders increase by 30 per cent since last December.
‘The majority of our systems go into new build properties although we are starting to experience a steady flow of enquires for the retrofit market, another trend we think will gain momentum during 2010. The motivation for homeowners to invest in solar can be linked to lower running costs and financial aid via the government's grant system, whereas housebuilder and housing association incentives for integrating solar are linked to meeting energy targets as set out in the Code for Sustainable Homes as well as reducing tenants' heating bills,' says Adrian Troop, Nu-Heat's sales and marketing director.