Comments on: UK Company Likes Its Energy Naked

By: Maps

Maps — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:40:00 +0000

Thing is, the efficiency of the solar cells is increased only if the temperature of the water output is decreased, so your hot water will actually be lukewarm and unfit for most purposes other than space heating.

By: RobS

RobS — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 01:12:00 +0000

Thisis definitely the future, the first time I learnt two facts; heat degrades solar PV output, and space and water heating accounts for >50% of most homes energy consumption the combination of solar panels and removing the wasted heat for space and water heating instantly became the ultimate combination. There have been systems for air heating, water heating and electricity generation for some time but having two or even three different types of panels on our roof is expensive and aesthetically poor. Combining these technologies into one integrated system is a perfect match and hopefully they can bring some products to commercial availability soon to take advantage of the >100% Y/Y growth currently occurring around the world.

By: Zachary Shahan

Zachary Shahan — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:20:00 +0000

Thanks. Seems to always be the case…

By: Saurdigger

Saurdigger — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:15:00 +0000

The SolarWall company’s had an analogue to this for a while (see here: http://solarwall.com/en/products/solarwall-pvt.php).

By: Zachary Shahan

Zachary Shahan — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:26:00 +0000

Sounds good. You putting them up this year?

By: dcmeserve

dcmeserve — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:19:00 +0000

I am looking towards both PV and solar water heating for my house. This sounds like it would be a great fit, but looks like won’t be ready in time for me…