Solar Thermal brochure(PDF)
Solar Flat Plate Collector
Our Solar Flat Plate Collectors is made up of a metal sheet (copper), to which a selective surface coating has been applied allowing for very efficient heat absorption. The high quality Sunselect absorber coating and optimised thermal insulation keep energy losses to a minimum. Copper pipes are soldered to the back of the absorber plate. A robust aluminium frame is placed around the pipes and absorber plate, thus ensuring maximum durability. As frost protected, non toxic solar fluid is circulated through the solar panel, heat is transferred from the absorber plate to the water, which is then circulated through the system to the hot water cylinder.
Our top quality flat plate collectors are ideal for all projects interested in renewable energy.
All of our products are included in the Greener Scheme Registered Product List.
For a solar thermal system to work to its optimum capacity a south facing roof is ideal. However, it is still possible to install a solar water heating system if your home has an east-west orientation by increasing the area of panel installed. One option is to mount one panel on the east orientation to collect heat in the morning, with another panel on the west orientation to collect the heat in the afternoon. It is not advisable to place solar panels on a north-facing roof.
In addition, this roof area cannot be overshaded by nearby buildings, trees or other objects.
The panel should be placed at an angle between 25o to 60o.
The variety of installation methods ensures that almost any type of building can have a solar thermal system installed.
There are several methods of installation available when choosing a CareyGlass Solar system:
The routine when fitting a solar thermal system is as follows:
CareyGlass Solar thermal systems are compatible with many types of boiler, whether oil, gas, or wood pellet, even with older devices, and can be installed in a single day.
Once commissioned your solar thermal system would work with immediate effect.
The standard cylinders we have in stock are the: ESS_PU 300, 400, 500. Don't worry, if it does not fit in your hotpress / utility room / control room, we can customise a cylinder to suit your available space.
Solar Flat Plate Collectors
Solar Flat Plate Collectors installed on a house
For a complementary quote for a solar energy project, send your plans to us
Lo call: 1890 252 412
Flat Plate Collectors installed on a house
| Overall area (m2) | 2,09 |
|---|---|
| Absorber area (m2) | 1,92 |
| Aperture area (m2) | 1,92 |
| Length (mm) | 2030 |
| Width (mm) | 1030 |
| Height (mm) | 87 |
| Overall weight (kg) | 48,2 |
| Absorber type | Grid |
| Absorbers capacity | 1.97 |
| Coating | SELECTIVE |
| Thickness (mm) | 0,50 |
| Absorption | 95% +/- 2% |
| Emission | 5% +/- 2% |
| Max working pressure ( bar ) | 10 |
| Heat transfer medium | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
| Certificate | SOLAR KEY MARK |
| Emission | 5.0 % |
|---|---|
| Absorption | 95.0 % |
| Absorber surface | 2.52 m2 |
| Aperture surface | 2.51 m2 |
| Material | Copper |
| Coating | Sunselect |
| Heat transfer volume | 2.0 l |
|---|---|
| Minimum volume flow | 2.5 l/min |
| Pressure loss (2.5 l/min solar fluid) | 126.8 mbar |
| Connection | 12.0 mm Cu pipe |
| Type of connector | Clamping ring |
| Operating pressure | 3.2 bar |
| Permissible operating excess pressure | 10 bar |
| Test pressure | 20 bar |
| Standstill temperature | 210 o |
| Permissible flow temperature | 120 o |
| Solar glazing | Low-iron, high transparency |
|---|---|
| Transmittance | 91.0 % |
| Thickness | 4.0 mm |
Flat Plate Collectors installed on a house
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Solar Thermal brochure(PDF)
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CareyGlass Solar high efficency photovolatic solar panels are MCS certified by the BRE certifiying body.
In the Republic of Ireland the CareyGlass Solar Inverters are EN 50438 approved.
In Northern Ireland, CareyGlass Solar Inverters are REA approved.
In the UK CareyGlass Solar Inverters are G83/1 approved.
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