Birmingham Family Housing installed free of charge Grant Solar systems to 250 privately owned, low income homes to help reduce fuel poverty by significantly reducing households' annual fuel bills.
Type of building: Existing domestic dwellings
Products: Solar Thermal System
Model: Single and double collector Grant Aurora and Sahara in-roof and on-roof solar thermal systems
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Completion: 2008
Developer: Birmingham Family Housing
Comments: Following an outstanding trial, Grant Solar Thermal was specified as the preferred system as it offered the flexibility to accommodate a variety of roof types and aspects. The level of technical assistance provided by Grant UK was excellent too.