Solar Power and Hot Water Systems | High-Efficiency Solutions

The integration of solar power and hot water generation represents a comprehensive approach to renewable energy utilization, combining photovoltaic electricity production with solar thermal heating. Hybrid systems typically employ photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) collectors that simultaneously generate electricity and capture thermal energy, achieving combined efficiencies exceeding 80%. These systems utilize waste heat from PV panels to preheat water, simultaneously cooling the photovoltaic cells and increasing their electrical efficiency by 8-10%. Sidite's research in this field has developed integrated energy management systems that prioritize thermal or electrical production based on real-time consumption patterns. A residential complex in California implemented such a system, achieving 70% of electricity needs and 90% of hot water requirements through solar energy alone, with excess electricity fed back to the grid under net metering agreements. For advanced solutions combining solar power and hot water generation, please contact our innovation department for system design and integration services.