 With global temperatures continuing to rise and as traditional energy resources decline, it's no wonder that domestic energy conservation remains a universally high priority. The development of innovative and effective renewable energy solutions is critical to future efficiency and environmental well-being. Solar heating for domestic hot water is one such solution and is the fastest growing renewable technology across Europe. It is based on harnessing energy from the sun to indirectly heat water in a cylinder, and in the UK alone, sales of glazed solar collector units are forecast to double over the next few years.
Solar DHW system can provide around 50-60% of annual domestic hot water requirements and because it uses indirect solar radiation, not just direct sunlight, it works as efficiently in the UK as it does in other countries with similar climates. The solar control system has a built-in intelligence allowing it to automatically switch from solar to conventional power when needed. Solar domestic hot water system ensures hot water comfort, helps reduce fuel bills, adds value to a property and is a positive benefit to the environment because it reduces carbon dioxide emissions.
All the benefits under the sun
The principles of solar heating are fairly basic but in practice, designing a system that efficiently captures the sun's energy and turns it into hot water requires advanced technology.
Solar domestic hot water system
highly efficient solar collectors have been designed to give maximum energy absorption and are easy to install in various applications. As the panels work on diffused solar radiation as well as direct sunlight, they will even generate small amounts of energy on partially cloudy days. Multiple panels can easily be fitted together as required for larger systems.
 Total Solar System Solution
The sun's energy heats solar fluid in the solar collector which is then pumped by the solar pump unit to a coil designed to heat water in a dedicated stainless steel
storage cylinder. A second indirect coil in the cylinder is connected to a conventional heating source, such as a Qasboiler, to provide additional heating when
there is insufficient solar energy available. The boiler is also required to provide central heating. Managed by the solar control, the system is able to automatically switch between solar and the auxiliary heat source to ensure there is always hot water on demand.
So, by incorporating the most modern technology, Solar System intelligently blends solar and conventional energy supplies to optimise domestic heating efficiency. |
