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Solar water heating

Author: Natacha BELLOIR

Publication date: March 10, 2024

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2. Solar water heater principle

2.1 How it works

A solar water heater installation consists of solar panels, generally placed on the roof of the home or in the garden, and a water storage tank. In the event of bad weather, the solar water heater is usually coupled with a back-up system capable of taking over from the solar panels.

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2.2 Solar collector

The thermal panels used to operate the solar water heater can also be equipped with different collectors. These can be fluid collectors (which account for the majority of...

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