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Investments in solar thermal systems can only qualify for Enhanced Capital Allowances if the specific
product is named on the Energy Technology Product List. To be eligible for inclusion on the Energy
Technology Product List, products must meet the eligibility criteria as set out below.
3. Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, products must either:
Use collectors that comply with the requirements of BS EN 12975-1:2006 Thermal solar
systems and components. Solar collectors. General requirements; or
Be sold as a complete, ready to install, fixed configuration, solar thermal system that
complies with the requirements of BS EN 12976-1:2006 Thermal solar systems and
components. Factory made systems. General requirements.
Where a solar thermal system may include the following components:
One or more solar collectors.
One or more appropriately sized storage vessels (where required).
The pipework and valves forming the connection loop between the solar collector(s) and
storage vessel(s), including any non-return valves, control valves, pressure relief valves, air
bleed valves etc., as required for the effective operation of the product.
Circulation pumps (where required).
Any controls or sensors (and their associated power supplies) needed to:
a) Stop circulation when the yield is low.
b) Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Executive (HSE) requirements.
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Applicable Standard
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Pr inter and Contr oller of HMSO 2014 The material featured in this document is subject to Crown copyright protection. It may be reproduced free of charge in any f ormat
or medium provided it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context. The Energy Technology List comprises th e technologies and products which qualify for the UK Governments
Energy- Saving Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme and their energy-saving eligibility criteria. This extract is taken from the Energy Technology Criteria List (ETCL) as published in August 2014.
For the most up to date copy of the ETCL and for further information about the ECA scheme please refer to the ECA website https://etl.decc.gov.uk. The ECA scheme is being developed by the
Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) and HM Revenue & Customs and promoted by the Carbon Trust. The Carbon Trust manages the Energy Technology List.