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Should you buy a solar thermal collector system?

Solar thermal collector systems have the capability to replace conventional fossil fuels for heating and cooling in public buildings. Heating accounts for more than one-third of the world's total energy consumption. Therefore, purchasing this technology is a wise financial investment that will result in significant energy savings over the years.

What are solar thermal and photovoltaic collectors?

Solar thermal and photovoltaic collectors are energy harvesting devices, which convert solar radiation into thermal and electrical energy, respectively.

How do solar thermal collectors work?

Concentrated solar thermal collectors usually use complex systems to generate electricity by heating a working fluid to drive a turbine connected to an electrical generator. On the other hand, simple solar thermal collectors are typically used in residential and commercial buildings for space heating.

What is a conventional solar thermal collector?

Schematic diagram of conventional solar thermal collector . The absorber surface of conventional solar thermal collector is made up of aluminum due to its high thermal conductivity and is blackened in order to absorb maximum incoming solar radiations and transforms this thermal energy to the air flowing beneath .

What is a solar collector?

(this result was reproduced with copyright permission from Elsevier). The term “Solar Collector” usually refers to device for solar hot water heating, but may also refer to large power generating installations like the solar parabolic troughs and solar towers or non-water heating devices such as solar air heaters.

Can solar thermal collectors be used in public buildings?

Currently, there are no review study dedicated to the application of solar collectors for public buildings energy demand. This study aims to offer an in-depth overview on the latest developments, challenges, and successes in the utilization of solar thermal collectors, with a specific focus on their impact on energy consumption in public buildings.