Solar Thermal Energy

This type of energy uses solar radiation to produce hot water. Solar energy heats the fluid that circulates through the collectors oriented towards the sun. This heat is then transferred to the water stored in the tank.

This hot water can be used for:

• Domestic hot water (DHW) for homes, schools, hospitals, etc.
• Swimming pool heating
• Underfloor heating

In urban areas, solar collectors can be installed on rooftops, terraces, façades, or sunny courtyards, following architectural criteria that allow them to be integrated into buildings while minimising visual impact. They should be oriented to the south with a tilt that maximises energy capture.

It is the energy produced by heating a fluid through solar radiation. This is achieved by concentrating sunlight onto a single point using a system of aligned mirrors. When the fluid reaches a high temperature, it produces steam, which is used to drive a turbine-generator responsible for producing electricity.