The Hybrid PV Solar Thermal Parabolic Unit with Sun Tracking | Solar Thermal PowerThe Hybrid PV Solar Thermal Parabolic Unit with Sun Tracking
The Absolicon Hybrid Solar PV Solar Thermal Parabolic Unit The X10 is a solar collector that simultaneously generates the two most used forms of energy in the daily life: heat and electricity.
This is possible as it combines a photovoltaic panel and a solar thermal collector in the same module.
The Collector
It consists of a cylinder-parabolic reflector that concentrates the light of the sun ten times onto the receiver. It is equipped with the latest generation of photovoltaic technology and a solar tracking system. For the tracking special electrical custom-designed high quality linear actuators are used. The objective is to automatically turn the X10 so that the sunlight always is focused onto the cells.
Tracking solar collector
The tracking system has a built in program that automatically protects the photovoltaic cells from being overheated or from storms. If the temperature exceeds a certain value, the X10 automatically turns away the receiver from the sun.
The solar tracking system is controlled by a PLC control system, the heart of an X10 installation. Its main function is to see to that the X10 follows the sun throughout all the day. It also includes a integrated web server that allows the remote control of X10 from any computer connected to the internet.
Where can it be installed?
The X10 can be installed on the ground as much as on a roof top thanks to its robust construction. The construction is optimized for installations larger than 20m2. The X10 is offered in four different lengths; 6, 10, 14 and 18 meters. These different lengths can be linked together in series for installations without any surface restrictions, i.e. everything between 20m2 – 100 000 m2 are possible installations with the X10.
By combining the above components into one product, one gets a cost-efficient and easy-to-install solar energy system. The X10 is with all its built-in functions one of a kind and has introduced a new era in solar energy.
Absolicon X10 is also the first solar concentrator in the world to have received the coveted Solar Keymark certification.
The X10 construction is optimized for installations larger than 100 m2. The X10 is offered in two different lengths; 6 and 10 meters.
These different lengths can be linked together in series for installations without any surface restrictions, i.e. everything between 100 m2 – 100 000 m2 are possible installations with the X10.
Our products are optimally installed in properties that have a high consumption of hot water like for example hotels, hospitals, industries, sport-centers, airports and apartment buildings.
Awarded Swedish solar concentrator research award
By concentrating the sunlight we can significantly increase the energy efficiency per surface area compared to conventional photovoltaic panels and solar collectors. Our knowledge comes from 30 years of Swedish solar energy research. We have developed and perfected a unique concept for solar concentrators. Absolicon has received many awards for its work and involvement in environmental issues, such as The Sustainable Stockholm Award (which was received from his Majesty Carl XVI Gustav) and The WWF Carl Mannerfeldt prize.
Source: Absolicon
Tags: “Solar energy system”, forms of energy, light of the sun, photovoltaic cells, photovoltaic panel, Reflector, solar collector, solar thermal collector, solar tracking system, storms, sunlight
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