Kingspan Solar Panels
Solar energy in the UK and Ireland is far greater than most people imagine. In the summer, when items such as car bodies are often too hot to touch, we become aware of the sun's heat. However, even in the spring and autumn and on clear winter days we receive very useful amounts of solar energy. By tilting a surface to an angle the amount of solar radiation falling on it will be greater than that falling on a flat surface in this country. Fortunately, the average tilt of a house roof is about the optimum for receiving solar energy.
The average property requires approximately 3,000 kWh per year for domestic water heating.
The map shows the total average solar radiation falling on one square metre surface inclined at 30° to the horizontal, measured in kilowatt hours.
These figures bring out the remarkable fact that the amount of solar energy falling on the total roof area of an average house is many times that required to provide all its heating and hot water.
We must note that there is a large difference between the radiation available in the summer and that available in winter. Active solar heating systems will typically convert 40 to 50% of the solar energy falling on the solar collectors into useful heated water.
Solar Thermal Evacuated Tube Systems
Solar thermal technology transforms direct and diffuse solar radiation into useful heat using a solar collector.
Each solar collector consists of a highly insulated manifold and a row of solar tubes. The vacuum inside each tube provides perfect insulation and therefore protects the system from outside influences such as cold and windy weather or high humidity. The vacuum technology ensures the most effective transfer of energy into heat, giving extra performance in comparison to traditional flat plate collectors and providing heat not only on warm, sunny days, but also in cooler, windy or humid conditions.
Benefits of a Thermomax System
With over 25 years of experience, the Thermomax brand is firmly established as a world leader. Thermomax collectors are the premium product in the market. In 2005, the brand was awarded the International Forum Design award for excellence in product design. All Thermomax collectors are also Solar Keymark approved.
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