bldginsp
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# Posted: 5 Mar 2017 11:23
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Interesting idea, it took a while to read through their technical jargon to figure out what they are doing. Basically they are using liquid-based solar collectors- like for a swimming pool, but more efficient- to create heat, then using that heat with modern technology to accomplish a variety of tasks, primarily heating and cooling, electricity production, and/or water purification.
Sounds great but it is largely speculative at this point. The cost numbers they present are impossibly optimistic (1/5 the cost of fossil fuels) and based upon their 'models'.
But it makes sense from the perspective that we now have very advanced heat usage technologies like very efficient heat pumps etc. Solar heat collectors will collect much more energy than photovoltaic panels, and the panels will cost less. But the energy is in the form of heat- so the question is- can you effectively convert that heat into other energy forms or use it effectively in a cost efficient way.
Worth keeping an eye on, but I'll believe it when I see it, and giving us pie in the sky promises like they do on their website, frankly, puts me to sleep.
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