Solar Thermal Energy

Solar Thermal Energy (STE) is a technology for harnessing solar energy for thermal energy (heat). Solar thermal collectors are defined by the USA Energy Information Administration as low-, medium-, or high-temperature collectors. Low temperature collectors are flat plates generally used to heat swimming pools. Medium-temperature collectors are also usually flat plates but are used for creating hot water for residential and commercial use. High temperature collectors concentrate sunlight using mirrors or lenses and are generally used for electric power production. STE is different from photo-voltaic, which convert solar energy directly into electricity.

Native Renewables utilizes breakthrough proven technologies for the feasibility, demonstration, and commercial development of solar thermal facilities.  Some of the applications for solar thermal solutions include:

• Electricity Production

• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

• Process Heat for Bio-Fuel Production

• Water Reclamation

• Water Distillation

• Hydrogen Production

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