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In recent history, people all over the world have become more aware of solar energy’s potential. When they use it properly, it can act as a replacement for energy from fossil fuels. The sun is a near unlimited source of energy that also happens to be clean.

It is possible to use solar thermal energy for a wide variety of building applications too. The list includes domestic hot water production and indirect or direct space heating. Using distinct technologies, it is possible to gather the energy in many ways.

Passive gathering

One way to do this is passively. You can gather energy through the building envelope’s transparent parts. You stock the gains in the actual building mass. However you can only use these systems for space heating.

Active gathering

Another way is to accumulate the energy actively. This is possible on exteriors if you install solar absorbers to collect heat. You put these on the building envelope’s outer area. They are moved by a medium to storage or to the place of use directly.

Two types

Amid the active systems, you can find two primary options; hydraulic and air collectors systems. The difference is in how they transport the energy and the performance.

Air collectors have lower efficiency and cost in comparison to hydraulic ones. This is primarily because of air low thermal capacity.

The hydraulic systems are the most common because they enable buildings to store solar gains easily. In addition, they are appropriate for space heating as well as domestic hot water production.

Talk solar with the best architects in London

At Coffey Architects, we can help you with installing solar energy systems on your property if you need us to. More people are choosing to go green and we are more than happy to work with these kinds of elements.

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