1.1 Solar Energy
Benefits of Solar Energy
The Sun has been providing the Earth with its light and heat for billions of years and has facilitated life on
Earth. We have been utilising its energy and heat for many centuries. It heats up our living areas efficiently
during the summer. But in the winter alternatives for heat and energy production are used such as wood, coal,
liquid and solid fuel. Utilising the
Sun’s energy will mean that the Earth has a huge stock of potential energy.
To use this resource effectively, the thermal energy sector has been developing solutions such as solar
thermal technology. One of the most important applications of solar energy is heating by the use of solar
thermal flat-collectors. The economic benefits that arise from these kinds of collectors, such as cost-saving,
are not just dreams. Indeed, it is a proven fact that heating using solar thermal systems have economic
benefits when using the correct solar thermal collectors. We at Solimpeks believe that investing in solar
energy is the most useful investment both for today and for our future generations.
Benefitting from Solar Energy by Using Solar Collectors
Different variables determine whether the solar collectors can maximise useful energy from the Sun. Here the
most important factor is the abundant supply of solar energy, and the other variables include the collector
types, installation directions and slopes.
The solar collector, Wunder, is one of the most efficient products in its class, it is based on Sol
– Titanium
coated copper absorbers.
This absorber gets the best possible absorption of solar rays and also has a very
low level of thermal radiation emittance
. The heat carrier fluid flows in the copper pipes which are welded to
the absorber sheet by ultrasonic welding.
The
Absorber’s heat is reflected to the heat carrier fluid by copper
pipes. The Absorber is covered by the collector body which is
well insulated to withstand high temperatures.
The
Collector’s heat losses are decreased to minimal levels by using high quality insulation materials. This
rock wool mineral insulation material can endure high level temperatures. The
collector’s face is covered by a
solar safety glass which is low iron tempered in order to lower the emittance (reflection losses). The glass and
collector face is covered by EPDM material and it is also fixed to the collector case by another aluminium
frame. The flexible connection pipes (supplied with Wunder collectors) have a real advantage as it is easy to
install up to seven collectors to a battery. The sensor stick is mounted on the outlet of the solar system to
control the systems temperature. The collector case has ventilation holes to prevent condensation that can
occur within the collector. The purpose of these ventilation holes is to allow excess water and steam to
escape, thus condensation is avioded.
Solimpeks Solar Enerji Sistemleri
Konsan Özel Organize San. Tic. Merkezi
Ankara Yolu 10. km. Hilal Sok. No: 20
42300 Karatay Konya / Türkiye
Tel: +903324440602 Fax: +903324440608
www.solimpeks.com info@solimpeks.com
