Solar Energy

With a solar energy unit you use the power of the sun to heat your water. A flatplate collector absorbs the rays of the sun and converts this energy into heat. This collector is enclosed in a thermally insulated casing with a transparent cover in order to minimise losses. Inside the collector heat transfer fluid circulates between the collector and the hot water tank.

The unit is controlled by a solar controller. As soon as the collector temperature exceeds the temperature in the hot water tank the control switches the solar circulation pump on and the heat transfer fluid transports the heat to the water storage tank.

The conditions for using solar energy to heat water are good because domestic hot water requirements are fairly constant throughout the year. This means that there is greater congruence between energy requirements and solar energy production than when using solar energy for central heating.