Infinite Solar Energy Reserves

The global energy situation is characterized By finite natural gas and mineral oil reserves, simultaneously increasing consumption and drastically rising prices. Furthermore, ever increasing CO emissions are heating up the atmosphere, leading to dangerous climate change. This forces us to handle energy

Responsibly. We need greater efficiency and an increase in the use of renewable. The heating sector is the largest consumer of energy. It can therefore make a major contribution towards essential energy.

Savings and CO reduction through the use of innovative and efficient heating technology. The comprehensive product range from Viessmann includes system solutions for every type of energy that keep the use of resources for reliable and convenient heat provision to a minimum and protect the environment through a reduction of CO emissions. Whether with a condensing boiler for oil or gas, with a pellet  boiler or heat pump – the ideal supplement to every heat source is a solar thermal system for DHW heating and central heating backup.A solar thermal system can provide approx. 60% of the energy required each year for heating domestic hot water. Solar thermal systems that can also provide central heating backup reduce energy costs further still. Such systems can save up to 35% of the annual costs for DHW and central heating. The integration of solar thermal systems requires precisely matched individual components to achieve optimum heat yield and to keep costs under control. This must be Supported by the right system engineering.

Viessmann began the development and manufacture of powerful systems for the utilization of solar energy more than 30 years ago, and can therefore call on extensive experience.

The energy of the sun can be utilised actively or passively. With passive utilisation of solar energy, radiation is utilised directly (e.g. windows, conservatory), in other words without technical aids.

Various technologies are available for active utilization of solar energy. Apart from generating heat (solar heating), the sun can also be used to generate power (photovoltaic). One principle of the thermal utilization of solar energy is the level of insolation that is available on Earth. This depends on the season, location and the utilization area.

The collector (Latin: collegere = to collect) is the essential component required for the utilisation of insolation. In this section it is shown with its essential parameters. By connecting various additional components, a solar thermal system can be created that can be operated in different modes.