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Balconies – an underestimated space for solar collectors
In May 2011 TiSUN installed on the balcony of a detached house two large FA collectors. The 12m2 large area collectors were supplied to the 2-person household with the purpose of supplying domestic hot water. The solar system is orientated in a Southwesterly direction and mounted on 60°customized support frames. The storage tanks were already installed. All that was required was a SSR 25 solar station and expansion vessel to provide functionality to the solar system. The TiSUN mounting team installed the 2 collectors quickly and without complications with a mobile crane. The family is convinced of the value of renewable energy, this autumn the solar thermal system will be complemented by a photovoltaic system.
The installation of a solar system on a balcony has many advantages: Balconies are normally located on the sunniest sides of the house. The heavy inclination of the collectors assists the system in providing energy all season round. Due to the height of the sun in sky during summer less of the suns’ rays hit the collectors - this prevents overheating of the system. During the winter months the sun sits at a lower angle in the sky - this optimizes the operation of the collector during the Winter months. On sunny winter days the solar system can supply domestic hot water and the heating system at a very high level of efficiency.
Solar collectors can be retro fitted to existing balconies when they have been checked for structural suitability. Balconies which were originally finished with timber or other materials can also be replaced by solar collectors. Consideration must be given when deciding to install balcony systems of factors such as shading due to canopies or trees. TiSUN provides your balcony with flexible solutions for your specific requirements:Custom sizes, colours and shapes are all part of our amazing range with endless possibilities
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