January 16, 2010 at 11:51 am | Solar Hot Water Collector
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Solartron Energy Systems Inc. has made the SolarBeam Concentrator is the word’s first affordable parabolic solar concentrator for thermal hot water production. One system provides peak 10kw/hour (34,000 BTU/hour) of hot water capable to heat a 2,400 sq. ft (222 m2) house. The solar collector area of the SolarBeam Concentrator is 121 sq ft (11.3 m2) and concentrates the sun’s heat on a 10″X10″ (25X25 cm) heat exchanger. The SolarBeam has dual-axis sun tracking and is available for commercial, government, and residential applications. Payback is typically 6 years with government incentives. SolarBeam is 262% more efficient than solar flat plate hot water panels and 98% more efficient than evacuated tube panels. The system is also capable of generating 3.5 kW/hour of photovoltaic electricity as well provide air conditioning in conjunction with absorption chillers. SolarTron Energy Systems Inc. is currently looking for global distributors.
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yes stirling motors …
yes stirling motors are cool, but they also cost a lot of money. This system is available to distributers for $12,500 CAD….and it can generate 10kW of heat, enough to heat a 2,500 sq. foot house. Thats better than flat panels that can only heat your hot water tank. In 2010, they will make a module that can make up to 4kW of electricity. Which is fantastic in sunny areas like florida that need electricity, not necessarily heat. But, if you use an absorption chiller, then you can get AC
cool
but stirling …
cool
but stirling motors are better than steam