Decarbonization Avenue : Low & medium temperature solar thermal

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Polymer collectors for solar thermal systems

The major advantages of using polymeric materials in solar thermal systems are economical aspects, especially when taking into account the increasing solar thermal market and increasing raw material prices for metals. Although the cost of materials per mass unit might often be put forward as a major advantage of polymers relative to metals in conventional collectors, the entire picture is more complex.

Relevant for

  • Chemical engineer
  • Plastics & polymer science professional
  • Solar power professional

Innovation sector

  • Material sciences

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Russian scientist unveils polymer air collector

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Polymeric Materials for Solar Thermal Applications

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Germany: Polymer Collector Design for EUR 25 Production

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Domain

Renewable Energy

Type of innovation

Core sciences & engineering

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Corporate researcher

Solution provider

Industry

Solar energy