Large array of solar thermal collectors mounted on Solar Trackers

Large array of solar thermal collectors mounted on Solar  Trackers

Orbis Energy: Eco Building, Lowestoft

Note the racks / stands seated on concrete blocks to avoid any need to fix directly to the flat roof.

Opened in November 2008, the 3,300 square metre building, built over five storeys, is designed to house over 30 companies working in the fast-expanding renewables sector, and incorporates the latest in sustainable technology.

More information can be found here: Solar Tracking


Image Gallery : Tracker

  solar heating
Solar Panel with Motorized Tracker Mounting Solar Panel with Motorized Tracker Mounting
Using a motorized tracking system means the solar collectors are always aligned and will gain the maximum solar heating possible.

Solar Panel Tracker Mounting Solar Panel Tracker Mounting
Using a tracking mounting means the solar collectors are always aligned and will gain the maximum solar heating possible.

Large array of solar thermal collectors mounted on Solar  Trackers Large array of solar thermal collectors mounted on Solar Trackers
Orbis Energy: Eco Building, Lowestoft

Solar PV mounted on Tracking Solar Collector Solar PV mounted on Tracking Solar Collector
The image shows a tracking array of solar vacuum tubes with the addition of a Solar Photovoltaic panel covering the solar thermal system's manifold, otherwise unused for direct energy collection.

Tracking Solar Panels Tracking Solar Panels
Large array of tracking solar panels. The solar heating systems constantly track the sun during the day to present the best possible face to the sun.

 
   

 

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