Solar Process Heat
A majority of our industrial and commercial energy use is dedicated solely to heating, generally through natural gas or electrical resistance units. With energy costs fluctuating and on a long-term rise, it’s critical to stabilize and localize our energy sources. Solar Process heat is an important part of that transition, providing immediate access to free solar energy, and with temperature ranges and heat output comparable to large traditional systems.
Solar Process Heating Systems use time-proven, commercial-grade equipment to generate temperatures upwards of 300 degrees F for steam generation, food pasteurization, and many other applications. Solar Heating systems generally involve arrays of Evacuated Tube or Flat-Plate Solar Thermal Collectors, as well as an insulated heat storage buffer of transfer fluid. Solar Controllers integrate into existing automation and control software to solar heat when the resource is available.
Traditional energy requirements can be reduced by up to 75% with a well-designed process system, using existing systems as a backup source in cloudy or evening hours. Process scheduling flexibility can help to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of a system. Peak solar heating hours are 10am-4pm, and properly sized buffers will extend this several more hours. Operating heat processes in this window makes the most use of the solar resource.
Industry Solutions with Solar Process Heat
- Food Processing
- Water Purification
- Chemical and Energy
- Linen Services, Laundry Centers
- Hotel/Tourism Space Heating
- Restaurant Water Heat
- Cleaning Industries – Automotive, etc
