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Heat – Solar thermal systems
Solar thermal systems are employed to utilize the sun's energy in the form of heat to produce water heating and space heating. The conditions for utilizing solar energy to heat water are favourable as the consumption of heated water in a household stays roughly constant throughout the year. Because of this, the congruence between energy demand and solar energy supply is greater than with solar energy used for space heating.
With the help of solar heat collectors, the heat contained in the sun's rays is captured and heats a solar liquid that is pumped through the solar heat collector. Managed by a solar control, the heat is channelled to a solar reservoir where it is transferred to the storage medium (frequently water) by means of a heat exchanger. Solar thermal systems have become increasingly popular. In many households, the sun is utilized to heat process water and, in some cases, to supplement existing heating systems. With a solar thermal system you are making a substantial contribution to protecting the environment and reducing your energy costs.
Already today, your investment in a solar thermal system will make you a little bit more independent of the erratic world-market prices for non-renewable energy sources.
Solar thermal systems are employed to utilize the sun's energy in the form of heat to produce water heating and space heating. The conditions for utilizing solar energy to heat water are favourable as the consumption of heated water in a household stays roughly constant throughout the year. Because of this, the congruence between energy demand and solar energy supply is greater than with solar energy used for space heating.
With the help of solar heat collectors, the heat contained in the sun's rays is captured and heats a solar liquid that is pumped through the solar heat collector. Managed by a solar control, the heat is channelled to a solar reservoir where it is transferred to the storage medium (frequently water) by means of a heat exchanger. Solar thermal systems have become increasingly popular. In many households, the sun is utilized to heat process water and, in some cases, to supplement existing heating systems. With a solar thermal system you are making a substantial contribution to protecting the environment and reducing your energy costs.
Already today, your investment in a solar thermal system will make you a little bit more independent of the erratic world-market prices for non-renewable energy sources.
