Solar heat and solar water in the Mediterranean is as important as the esthetics of the device. Here where the Europeans are far more passionate about alternative energy than North Americans and the rest of the world for that matter, they have evolved to consider solar panels sort of passé on two different levels. First case in point, it takes two SolarTron SolarBeams to handle the equivalent task of 35 flat panels.
This is based on heating 1700 L of water to 90 C in the city of Murcia, Spain.
The solar heat technology for those that are at the forefront of what is happening has far surpassed that of the flat panel system. In flat-panel photovoltaic applications trackers are used to minimize the angle of incidence between the incoming light and a photovoltaic panel. The SolarBeam uses both horizontal and vertical tracking making it 40% more
efficient than flat panels because it can create solar heat and solar water from morning to dusk. The biggest issue with using flat panels in large applications is their tendency to overheat when the energy produced is no longer required. Due to this fact, the installation of flat panels require a heat dump system that dissipates the
unused heat. This extra system is a complex mechanism which also creates the possibility of mal-function and costly repair. The heat dump issue is a problem
for companies or for large homes that want to have the option to turn off their solar hot water system when they do not require it. In regards to flat panels
or evacuated tubes, the only option to stop them producing energy is to physically cover them. The far more advanced patent-pending SolarBeam System which was designed
exclusively by and for SolarTron Energy Systems enables the SolarBeam to stop tracking the sun, diverting away from it and going into shut down or sleep mode when the water temperature has reached a temperature of 93c.
This so called patent pending Quasi Parabolic shape makes it very accurate when beaming sunlight back into the absorber. The “Quasi” shape also allows for larger tolerance in
the installation process because it is a smart system which adapts and responds to it’s unique set of conditions. The Flat Panel storage system risks
over-heating and in the event that a seal is broken it will release a fury of scorching steam into the air, creating not only a dangerous environment but
simultaneously more repair costs and labor time. The SolarBeam was invented and designed for large homes and commercial applications that need solar heat and
solar water. For those that may have fallen behind on the crusade to save money and the planet, reading this far is the first step. Knowledge is Power and you
have arrived at the right place.
Welcome to the future of sustainable resources and SolarBeam Technology. With installations in 9 countries, the SolarBeam is an internationally recognized solar hot water system.
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