Solar Thermal Systems
When it comes to creating efficient and cost effective energy solutions that address today's growing environmental concerns, the Kingspan Renewables Thermomax Range leads the way. EcoWarm Insulations now offers Thermomax Solar Thermal Systems as part of our renewable and sustainable energy products line.
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The original And Still The Best
Solar Energy For A Brighter Future
Solar energy is free, clean and safe. It is environmentally friendly and produces no waste or pollution. Using solar energy enables you to reduce your carbon footprint as well as your energy bills and now, thanks to the Greener Homes Scheme, grants are provided to householders who invest in renewable energy based heating systems.
The sun radiates enormous amounts of energy to the earth. Ireland receives on average per year, as much as 60% of that received on the equator. This radiation is similar to the output of 1,000 power stations.
Solar Radiation Solar Thermal Vacuum Tube Systems
Solar thermal technology transforms direct and diffuse solar radiation into useful heat using a solar collector, which should face as closely as possible to the south at an angle perpendicular to the sun.
Each Thermomax collector consists of a highly insulated manifold and a row of tubes. The vacuum inside each tube provides perfect insulation, protecting the system from outside infl uences, such as cold and windy weather or high humidity. This vacuum insulation also ensures that the energy collected from the sun is very effi ciently and effectively transferred into usable heat as there is minimal heat loss.
Performance and Savings
- Designed specifically for Northern European climates, Thermomax products provide heat even in cold, windy or humid conditions.
- A superior vacuum in the tube, over a longer period of time.
- Unique temperature limitation devices provide significant protection against stagnation.
- Supplies up to 70% of your annual hot water needs, reducing dependence on increasingly expensive fossil fuels.
- 5 year standard warranty. 10 year warranty with a Kingspan Solar Accredited Installer.
- Works from dawn until dusk and throughout the year.
- 30% more effective than fl at plate collectors.
- Average 25-year lifespan.
Benefits
- High Performance Vacuum Tube
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Thermomax solar thermal tubes maintain a superior vacuum over a longer period of time through:
- High quality glass – unique properties give good transmissibility with low reflection losses and increased durability.
- Superior vacuum – by creating a vacuum of 10Mbar within the tube, thermal losses caused by conduction and convection are eliminated.
- Glass to metal seal – unique fusing process for durability.
- Easy Installation
- The unique 'plug and play' design of Thermomax solar collectors makes installation quick and easy. There is no need for heavy lifting equipment as tubes can be carried onto the roof individually. The collector is fixed to the roof by easy-fit brackets, which are simply fixed to the rafter.
- European Design and Manufacture
- Thermomax products are manufactured and designed in Ireland. A full service package is offered including bespoke design, technical advice, training and sales support. The quality of our product is paramount to Kingspan's success. This differentiates us from the influx of inferior products being imported from the Far East.
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A Typical Solar Installation
The diagram below shows a typical solar installation for domestic hot water with a twin coil hot water storage tank. This enables energy input from the central heating system to the top half of the tank and energy input from the solar system to the bottom half of the tank.
System Components
- Solar collector on sloping roof kit. The connection kit connects the pipe work to the collector
- Cylinder with solar coil at the bottom and coil for boiler at the top
- Boiler or other space heating source
- Hot water out
- Cold water mains in
- Pump station used to circulate water from the collector to the user application
- Controller uses temperature sensors to monitor heat differences between the collector and the water in the tank and switches the pump on or off accordingly
- Expansion vessel to contain increased water volume in the system due to rise in temperature, and hence increased pressure, of water
EcoWarm Insulations also offers Daikin Altherma Air To Water Heat Pumps as part of our renewable and sustainable energy products line.
