The invention introduces a solar heat collector combined with an integrated storage device using evacuated glass tubes. This system is designed to efficiently collect, store, and deliver solar heat as needed. It optimizes solar heat capture by concentrating radiation on the collector’s absorber surface and minimizes heat loss with innovative enclosure techniques.
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By improving the efficiency and usability of solar collectors, this invention significantly reduces energy costs and carbon footprints. It supports broader adoption of renewable energy technologies, contributing to sustainable development goals. When used for residential and commercial cooking, it can save firewood, LPG or PNG. It can improve the standard of living for the rural masses. These collectors can improve the economics of agro-processing. Municipal solid waste processing plants can also benefit from these solar collectors.
- Enhanced Solar Radiation Capture: Utilizes all glass evacuated glass tubes, internal reflectors, and back insulation to enhance performance.
- Heat Loss Minimization: Employs insulation and strategic material placement to reduce thermal loss, maintaining more of the collected energy.
- Advanced Heat Storage Solutions: Integrates sensible or latent heat storage mediums, enhancing energy retention and delivery at non-solar hours
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The solar collector with integrated heat storage is at TRL 6, with prototypes working in the field for steam generation. TRL 4 for oil heaters and air heaters. The technologies' cost-effectiveness can be demonstrated, followed by licensing for commercialisation.
Agriculture, Healthcare Facilities, Industrial Processes (Manufacturing, Chemical Processes)
- Residential and Commercial Heating: Provides sustainable heating solutions, reducing dependency on traditional energy sources.
- Industrial Applications: Useful in processes requiring thermal energy, such as material drying or chemical reactions.
- Agricultural Sector: Supports drying processes and can be used to maintain optimal conditions for crop and produce storage.