Russian gas crisis drives solar and thermal solution for companies

PVT Neptune module is one of AE Solar's latest launches
Hospitals specializing in rehabilitation in Narechen, Bulgaria. Photo: Reproduction

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine, in which the Russian capital cut off electricity supplies to European nations, culminated in a global energy crisis.

Thus, due to Europe's rush to reduce its dependence on Russian gas as much as possible, solar is an alternative, mainly for residential and commercial projects.

In the European context, where thermal technology is essential, including for survival, the Neptune module presents itself as a solution, based on its efficiency in generating energy.

The PVT Neptune is one of the latest releases from German Tier 1 module manufacturer AE Solar. With hybrid technology, the solution produces electrical and thermal energy from solar radiation.

Photovoltaic installation with PVT Neptune modules from AE Solar. Photo: Reproduction

Thermal energy is produced from the absorption of heat generated inside the . “This is better energy efficiency for hospitals, hotels, swimming pools, homes and any place that requires heating,” stated the manufacturer.

According to AE Solar, the solution can produce up to 10% more electrical yield compared to standard photovoltaic module, in addition to collecting heat losses for heating purposes.

Neptune modules in hospitals

In Narechen, Bulgaria, SBR Hospital, specializing in rehabilitation, received the installation of PVT Neptune photovoltaic modules. Each has 380 Wp of electrical power and 980 Wp of thermal power, with a payback of less than three years.

Hybrid technology also allows the use of heating in swimming pools. Photo: Reproduction

ESCO, a technology company focused on developing businesses related to the generation and rational and efficient use of water and energy resources, is responsible for the project.

ILKO Yotzev, CEO of ESCO and Water & Energy Savings, highlights the importance of the project for the beneficiaries, as with the solution there is no need to use Russian gas.

“The manager of the rehabilitation hospital, in tears, thanked me repeatedly saying: thank you Mr. Yotzev, you saved the hospital from bankruptcy”, reports the businessman.

About hybrid module technology

Hybrid thermal s are a combination of photovoltaic and thermal technology. Thus, the typical module structure includes an insulation layer on top with the solar cells below them and below the s.

The heat collector absorbs the remaining solar energy, which is not converted into electrical energy, and transmits this electricity to a hydronic coil where a heat transfer fluid is heated.

 

 

Photo by Stella Miranda
Stella Miranda
Producer of Canal Responde and Solar em 60. Has experience in podcast production, writing journalistic articles, interviews and radio production. Undergraduate in Journalism at the Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas.

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