Recent Updates
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Mar 2010, SP announces major US distribution
agreement The multi million euro agreement will see the SP501
being deployed in state of the art hot water, heating & air conditioning
projects across the US.read more
Oct 2009, SP announces 2nd EU funded project
in renewables The multi million euro OSGRAM research project in
conjunction with the UK Materials Technology Research Institute.read more
Aug 2009, SP announces $30M distribution agreement
SP makes significant distribution agreement in New Zealand.read more
July 2009, SP is Innovative Company of the
Year finalist SP is shortlisted as finalist in prestigious awards
along with two IBM company's.read more
June 2009, SP announces €20M distribution
agreement SP makes a significant distribution agreement in Ireland.read more
Feb 2009, SP announces most powerful solar
thermal collector in the world SP announces it has made a significant
performance breakthrough on its 3rd generation thermal collector.read more
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SP501 Solar Collector
The SP501 solar thermal collector is a major performance breakthrough
in thermal energy generation in both blue-sky (sunny) and more challenging
cloudy climates. The collector was designed, developed and rigourously
tested in a wide range of climates including some of the challenging
weather systems such as wind, rain and cloud. The collector now
leads performance in this type of climate and as a result has superior
winter performance over any other collector. The SP501 is not like
most other solar hot water collectors. It is a Direct
Flow Non Metal Transfer (DFNMT) solar hot water collector
designed for high water temperatures. This means it can be used
for simple all year round domestic hot water systems or for more
challenging heating & cooling, air conditioning and water treatment.
(see the technical & performance
pages for more details).
Benefits for Utilities
# Product optimised for retrofit into existing buildings.
# Product designed and manufactured to world class industry standards.
# Lowest cost per kWh performance.
# Ideal for large scale utility deployment programs.
# Fully assembled for fast installation time.
# DFNMT Collector for ultra long life, up to 50 years.
# Low maintenance, ideal forsale/lease via customer bill.
Benefits for Distributors
# Outstanding cost per kWh performance even in cloudy climates.
# Product designed and manufactured to world class industry standards.
# Fully assembled pre packed DFNMT collector ready distribution.
# USA - 5 systems per single pallet for maximum drop shipping advantage.
# Fully integrates with existing solar components and cylinders.
# All mountings, fittings for roof and plumbing included in every box.
# 10 Year warranty, life expectancy of DFNMT solar collector is 50 years.
Benefits for Installers
# Worlds easiest and fastest collector to install. (15 minutes per collector)
# Worlds highest performance DFNMT solar collector.
# Product designed and manufactured to world class industry standards.
# Any roof, wall or ground; slate, tile, flat, sealed, shingles, tin, metal, felt.
# All mountings, fittings for roof and plumbing included in every box.
# Install more solar systems per year.
# Designed for new build or retrofit into existing buildings.
# 10 Year warranty, life expectancy of DFNMT solar collector is 50 years.
# Full training, manuals, support available.
Benefits for Consumer
# Lowest cost product and install price per kWh. (no assembly, flashing or tile removal).
# Fastest install time, (lowest plumbing cost)
# Ultra high performance even in cloudy climates, (best return on investment)
# Collectors work 12 months of the year.
# Can be used for both central heating & hot water systems.
# No maintenance required.
# 10 Year warranty, life expectancy of DFNMT solar collector is 50 years.
Installation Formats
# Indirect closed loop.
# Indirect Drainback.
# Direct drainback
# Horizontal mounting.
# Angled mounting.
# Sideways mounting.
# Lateral mounting.
# Ground, Flat roof, Wall.