Fellows from Moscow company "Alten" designed an original solar energy collecting panel under the supervision of Boris Kazandzhan, Doctor of science and professor of Moscow Institute of Energetics. The panel absorbs thermal energy of solar radiation and redirects it for heating water.
      The idea of heating water by means of solar radiation isn`t, of course, a new one. Painted black water tanks with self-made shower can be seen near almost every summer cottage. During summer these tanks provide warm shower for their owners, who haven`t got a gas or electric water heater. The drawback of such tanks is that water inside them remains quite cool even in a very hot summer day and cannot be used to heat the house.
      The problem is that solar radiation is very difficult to be collected and stored. Ordinary items, like water tank or a bench located at the sunny side of a pond, absorb energy of visible light, which warms them. Then they emit heat to the surrounding space almost immediately in the form of infrared radiation and convection.
      In order to raise effectiveness of solar radiation absorbance scientists use original selective multi-layer coating, with titanium carbide as a main component. Its external side is dark to absorb light better. But the coating hardly emits heating energy after it has been heated. Thus, given coating allows collecting solar energy of visible and near infrared spectral regions, which contain 90% of solar energy, and at the same time storing energy of the heating radiation without emitting it.
      Trapped heat is transmitted to water, which runs along copper pipes, embedded in aluminum profiles covered with said coating. These pipes form so-called absorber. However, water can be replaced with any other heat-carrying agent, but water is the cheapest one.
      Absorbers are covered with special plastic cases, which reduce heat losses due to convection. These cases are made of polycarbonate with honeycomb structure. Theses cells are hollow, that`s why the air inside them is motionless, which allows perfect storing of heat. Polycarbonate transmits light, cannot be heated and gives no shaded, thus doesn`t hamper unit operation.
      Thus, a single 2 sq. m collector is able to heat up to 150 liters of water up to 60-70 degrees Centigrade. Water can even be boiled, if necessary. Several units can provide hot water and heating for a small cottage. In Moscow region, known for its moderate climate, for example, these units can work in case of long warm season – early spring to late autumn. They won`t work in Russia in winter, even if their effectiveness would reach 100%. In mild climate of Europe these units will work all the year round. In a short while a house with described heating system will be built in the city of Sochi, situated in the south of Russia, in a humid subtropical zone. Its façade will be decorated with solar absorbing panels, which look very picturesque. This house will have hot water supply all the year round.
      
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louis :
I have found this message late so I would think that if it's for real there should be done something with it. In my country (netherlands) I have heard nothing about it and that makes me suspious. Can anyone give me proof that it is for real ? But if it's for real I hope it will be exported to outside russia. Louis

Added: 16 June 2007 14:29

Kizilova Anna :
Dear Sir\Madam, we will be happy to update information on this increduble innovation, when we find any progresses reported. Regards, Kizilova Anna, Russia IC-team

Added: 18 June 2007 13:18

Bhamorn Navaratnakorn :
Dear Ms. Kizilova, Would you give me an update on this innovation please. I am willing to establish a business relation the company to promote this technology in Thailand and neighboring countries. Regards, Bhamorn N.

Added: 26 February 2009 03:02

ARMANDO S.RODRIGUEZ :
TO V.I.P.:I NEED TO CONTACT DR.BORIS KAZANDZHAN OF THE MOSCOW INSTITUTE OF ENERGETICS,CONCERNING THE SOLAR PROJECT ON KEELEY NET,IN FEB-2007,I WOULD LIKE TO SEE IF HE OR HSI TEAM WOULD LIKE TO DO ELECTRIC POWER OF THE GRID,AND IF THEIR INVENTION IS ADVANCED ENOUGH TO DO THIS.I WUOLD LIKE TO MARKET THIS IN CALIF,AND THEN IN THE REST OF THE PLANET IF FEASEABLE,AND WITH HIS PERMISSION OR FROM WHOM THIS HAS BEEN LICENSED TO.MY PHONE IS 818-625-5140,PLEASE LEAVE MESSAGE,AND I COULD WORK THUR YOUR CONSULATE IN L.A.CALIF.USA.WITH BEST WISHES SINCERLY ARMANDO S.RODRIGUEZ

Added: 18 June 2009 04:07

Guy Eames :
I work with green building materials in moscow - how can I meet with you to find out more? Guy

Added: 25 July 2009 22:00