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This image shows a solar thermal collector
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SOLAR HEATING PANELS
The sun radiates an immense amount of energy to the Earth. If it could all be tapped, the amount of solar radiation that reaches the globe every half hour would be enough to meet worldwide energy consumption requirements for an entire year.
To harness some of this energy Greenworks offers two solar ranges; solar thermal collectors and solar photovoltaic modules.
Solar thermal collectors - The liquid that circulates through these panels is heated by sunlight, this then passes through a coil in the water tank which in turn heats the water stored in the tank.
For this type of solar energy you will need a different cylinder to those traditionally used in the home as these need to have more heat storing capacities, therefore making them bigger in size. Also, a twin coil cylinder is needed for solar energy as one coil will be receiving the heat from the collector on the roof and the other coil is used to supply heat from your other main heat source when solar energy (i.e. sunlight) is insufficient.
Solar photovoltaic - Solar photovoltaic modules generate and store electricity from the sun ’s energy through the use of rechargeable modules. They produce energy that contributes to the running of appliances and lighting within the home whilst emitting no greenhouse gases. Solar photovoltaic requires only daylight not sunlight to generate electricity so it does not matter whether the sun is out or not – electricity will still be generated.
Types of Solar Heating Systems
Grid connected systems - Schuco solar modules only use highly efficient solar cells from leading manufacturers. They are protected in the long term from even the harshest weather conditions by a glass / Tedlar film laminate in the photovoltaic module. In addition, only inverters with at least 96% efficiency are available. This system efficiency guarantees maximum utilisation of solar energy, with consistently high yields and the greatest possible return over many years.
Stand alone systems - A photovoltaic stand alone system can be specially configured according to the consumers’ energy requirements. The number of photovoltaic modules will vary depending on how much electricity the consumer requires, and will impact on the charge life of each module.
Schuco photovoltaic systems - These allow solar power to be used for various AC and DC electrical devices as well as generator supported hybrid systems for emergency use.
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