Solar water heaters for commercial applications

Solar water heaters can be an excellent option for commercial applications, particularly for businesses that require a significant amount of hot water, such as hotels, restaurants, and industrial facilities.

There are two main types of solar water heaters for commercial use:

Flat Plate Solar Collectors system: These consist of a flat, rectangular box that contains a dark-colored metal plate covered with a transparent glazing. The absorber sheet absorbs the sunlight and transfers the heat to a fluid running through a series of copper tubes that run across its surface. The heated fluid is then pumped to a storage tank, where it can be used for hot water supply.

Evacuated Tube Solar Collectors system: This solar tube collector equipped with 50pcs solar vacuum tubes, and conencted with other solar collectors. Each solar collector can generate 500liter hot water at temperature more than 80 ℃. This evacuated tube solar hot water system capacity range from 1000liter to 30,000liter hot water per day. 

Both types of solar water heating systems can be used in commercial applications, but the choice depends on factors such as the location, climate, and hot water demand of the business. It's important to consider the size and efficiency of the system, as well as the availability of sunlight in the area. Proper installation, maintenance, and monitoring of the system can ensure its longevity and optimal performance.

Raven New Energy is manufacturer of solar water heating systems in China. It produces both flat plate solar collector and evacuated tube solar collector water heating system for commercial projects, such as solar hot water for hotels .