PVT provides 3 times more energy than same-size PV system
PVT provides 3 times more energy than same-size PV system
Submitted by Baerbel Epp on August 30, 2021![](https://www.solarthermalworld.org/sites/default/files/energy_balance_heliopac_france.png)
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Total living space |
1,000 m2 |
No. of flats |
39 |
PVT surface area |
600 m2 |
Annual energy demand for hot water production (incl. pipe heat losses) |
49,386 kWh |
PV-thermal capacity (of 40 elements in all) |
11.2 kWel / |
Supplier PVT elements |
Dualsun, France |
Heat pump capacity |
8 kW |
Heat pump COP (brine at 0 °C; hot water at 35 °C) |
3.85 |
Supplier heat pump |
Heliopac, France |
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