Product - SCHOTT Evacuated Solar Panels
Performance
High performing solar panels are not only produces more energy throughout the year but also takes up less roof space!
- Vacuum insulation
The high level of vacuum makes the solar panels light reactive rather than heat reactive. This allows the solar panels to work even on cold and windy days giving exceptional 'year round' and 'all weather' performance. - Reflector
SCHOTT Evacuated Solar Panels are unique in having an internal silver mirror reflector within the glass tubes concentrating the captured radiation into the absorber. This effectively means that SCHOTT ETC 16 solar panels can absorb the same amount of solar irradiation as larger solar panels with traditional design. - Absorber
A 360° glass absorber allows the effective capture of a wide range of wavelengths of radiation and makes the soalar panels virtually independent of the angle of the sun. The highly Aluxide® selective coating has an absorption of =95%±1% and an emittance of <=5%.
Reliability and longevity
Purchasing a solar heating system is a long term investment so it is essential that the solar panels have a long lifespan with a high level of reliability. SCHOTT ETC-16 solar panels are designed and manufactured in Germany and provide exceptional reliability and durability providing peace of mind for the user.
- Borosilicate Glass
The SCHOTT ETC-16 solar collector tubes are made from borosilicate glass rather than soda glass. This provides them with a much greater level of mechanical strength. - Glass tube design
The SCHOTT vacuum tubes have been designed to be made completely of glass. This 100% glass design gives a high stability which is difficult to obtain when multiple materials are sealed together. When different materials are used for sealing, vacuum loss would be at risk, as different materials expand at different rates. - Stagnation temperature
The overall design, quality of materials used and quality of manufacturing means that the SCHOTT ETC-16 solar panels can withstand a stagnation temperature of up to 280°C. This makes it one of the hardiest solar panels in the market ensuring long life with a high level of reliability.
Manufacturer - SCHOTT
SCHOTT is a multinational company based in Germany with a turnover of nearly €2 billion and 16,800 employees based around the globe. The Company was founded over 120 years ago by Otto SCHOTT and Carl Zeiss and has built a reputation of innovation and manufacturing excellence.
SCHOTT offers a 10 year guarantee on the vacuum quality of their solar tubes and a 5 year guarantee on solar panels as a whole.
Supplier and Installer - Rayotec Ltd
Rayotec Solar Thermal Brochure (PDF)
Rayotec Ltd is one the UK's most established solar companies and has been active in the field of solar energy since 1987. Along with our network of dealers we have completed over 6000 solar panels installed throughout the UK and Ireland. We specialize in both commercial and domestic installations having done installations for Body Shop International, HSBC, Royal Navy, BMW, the Environment Agency and many more.
Rayotec Ltd is the appointed distributor partner in the UK and Ireland for SCHOTT solar heating systems offering full assessment, design, installation and after sales service to a high standard.
