Solar Thermal Energy
Find out how solar thermal energy can transform the air conditioning of your home or business!
Solar thermal is an innovative and sustainable technology that harnesses solar radiation to generate heat. Unlike photovoltaic solar energy, which converts sunlight into electricity, solar thermal uses solar thermal panels to capture and concentrate the sun’s heat, which is then used to heat water or fluids circulating through a heating or domestic hot water system.
Solar thermal panels allow us to preserve our environment without harming future generations. Solar thermal energy is a renewable energy on the rise, non-polluting and inexhaustible. The main applications of solar thermal energy are:
- DHW (domestic hot water) production
- Heating
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool heating
- Industrial applications
- Agricultural applications, etc.
You will be able to make a quick return on your investment as this system allows you to cover up to 70% of your DHW needs.
How exactly does solar thermal work?
- Solar energy collection: Solar thermal panels are composed of a series of tubes or collector plates containing an absorbing liquid, usually water or a mixture of water and glycol. These panels are installed in a location exposed to the sun, such as on the roof of a building or in an open area.
- Heat absorption: When solar radiation strikes the solar panels, the absorbing liquid inside the panels heats up, converting solar energy into heat. The selective materials of the solar panels are designed to maximise the absorption of solar radiation and minimise heat loss.
- Heat transfer: The heat absorbed by the liquid inside the solar panels is transferred to a heat exchanger, where it is used to heat water or fluids circulating through a heating system or domestic hot water. This hot fluid can be stored in a thermal tank for later use, providing a clean and renewable source of thermal energy.
What are the advantages of solar thermal energy?
- Sustainability: Solar thermal is a clean, renewable energy source that reduces dependence on fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Economic savings: By using the sun’s free energy, solar thermal energy can significantly reduce heating and domestic hot water costs in the long term, quickly amortising the initial investment in the system.
- Energy independence: By harnessing a local and inexhaustible energy source, solar thermal energy provides greater energy autonomy and security, especially in areas where electricity supply is irregular or costly.
In our company, we offer design, installation and maintenance services of solar thermal energy systems adapted to the specific needs of each client. Contact us and start enjoying the benefits of solar thermal energy today!