THERMODYNAMIC SOLAR ENERGY – 3rd Generation

The thermodynamic solar systems are equipments designed for both domestic and industrial water heating, central heating and swimming pools.
Thermodynamic solar systems are capable of heating water up to 55º degrees C (131º degrees F) with an highly energetic efficiency, reducing energy bills up to 80% and without releasing CO2 into the atmosphere. Besides the ecological end economic benefits, thermodynamic solar systems have an undisputed reliability, as proven by the large number of systems already installed. Maintenance is practically non-existent, allowing its users an absolute tranquillity.

Nowadays, these systems are considered as being the latest generation of solar water heating due to the innovation principle and the state-of-the-art technology used.

Benefits of Use

• Use of renewable energy;
• Lower energy costs;
• High performance at night and during winter time;
• Practically non-existent maintenance;
• Short term profitability;
• Useful life period lasting over 15 years;
• Aesthetic and easy installation of solar collectors
  
  

 

 

 

SOLAR THERMAL ENERGY

Solar thermal energy is electromagnetic radiation emitted by the Sun, ranging from the infrared (long) to the ultraviolet (short) wavelengths. The quantity of solar energy striking the Earth's surface averages about 1,000 watts per square meter under clear skies, depending upon weather conditions, location and orientation.
A solar thermal collector is a device for capturing solar radiation. Solar thermal collectors are classified as low, medium and high temperature collectors.
Low and medium temperatures flat-plate collectors are the most common type. They consist of a dark flat-plate absorber, a transparent cover that reduces heat losses and a heat insulating backing. The absorber consists of a thin sheet of thermally stable polymers, aluminium, steel or copper, to which a matte black or selective coating is applied and backed by a grid of copper tubing tubing placed in an insulated casing with a glass or polycarbonate cover.
Solar thermal systems are designed for both domestic and industrial water heating, central heating and swimming pools. High temperature collectors concentrate sunlight using mirrors and/or a system of lenses that are usually applied to generate water vapour which is further used to generate electric power.

Benefits of Use

• Use of renewable energy;
  
• Lower energy costs;
  
• Short term profitability.
  
  

 

 

 

 

PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR ENERGY

Photovoltaic solar energy converts sunlight into DC electricity using semiconductor photovoltaic cells or thin-film solar cells, a second generation solar cells that are made by deposition of one or more thin layers such as glass, plastic or metal.

This process generates electric power for domestic uses and equipments that are not connected to electric power networks as well as others that although connected to the same networks are willing to reduce their energy dependence or energy bills by injecting photovoltaic energy into the grid. Such results in a monetary compensation, according to the laws regulating photovoltaic micro-generation.