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Solar Thermal

Solar thermal systems function relatively simply; heat from the sun is collected in sealed tubes that contain a liquid. The liquid acts as a heat transfer. The heat from the sun warms up the liquid and the liquid is carried from the collector through a heat exchanger into a storage tank. The storage tank holds the water until it is needed for domestic use (showers, laundry, etc.) or for space heating.


 
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