subject: A Key Element In Solar Panels - Efficiency [print this page] Although solar energy is most often associated with the production of electricity, heating is also a major platform. Although heating isn't particularly challenging, efficiency in doing so is the key to saving wear and tear on your system.
A Key Element In Solar Panels - Efficiency
The sun generates a ton of energy, but solar panel systems have historically been very inefficient at converting it. With enhancing technology, efficiency has enhanced to the point where most panel systems can effortlessly produce enough energy to heat water for the house and pools. There are efficient and inefficient methods to start this process.
To save damage on your panels, you should think about a flow control system. Older panel systems tend to take a very long time to heat up fluid simply because water more or less randomly circulates through the system. This is extremely inefficient because the panels are forced to heat up a much larger pool of water than you really need. This results in wear and tear, not to mention, prolonged waits for hot water.
A control flow system attacks the efficiency problem by reducing the amount of water that must be heated. Most are created to work on temperature differential strategies. They work by utilizing 2 sensors. The first is located near the panels being used to heat the water or liquid substitute. The second is located on or near the liquid return valve into the panel system. Put in practical terms, one sensor measures the temperature of liquid set to leave the panel while the other measures the temperature of liquid entering the panel.
Flow systems work by awaiting the liquid to rise to a temperature determined by you. As soon as the liquid matches the temperature, the system turns on the circulation pump and moves the liquid to the preferred place. As soon as the return valve sensor records the temperature of the returning water is within a particular range of the liquid in the panel system, the pump is turned off. This process allows for quicker heating times, more efficiency and less wasted energy.
Solar solutions are going to the front of the energy debate for many residential energy needs. Countries like Germany are making big investments in solar platforms and technologies. Solar can be a cost-effective answer for you as well. Just bear in mind that flow systems are a must if you're going after solar water heating.
