How PVT Technology can help you achieve Net-Zero

Have you wanted to support the UK's net-zero carbon by 2050 goal?

BTP has been exploring a technology which could help to make your business more competitive in the market and reduce your energy bills and CO2 emissions. The technology, Photovoltaic Thermal hybrid solar collector technology (PVT).

How does PVT work?

Conventional solar panels can operate at an efficiency of no more than 23% whereas hybrid panels using PVT technology can operate at up to 89% efficiency, while also creating 4 times more energy per m2.

PVT panels convert solar radiation into usable thermal and electrical energy simultaneously.

PVT panels are capabe of generating both electricity and hot water simultaneously. PVT uses photovoltaic cells to produce energy as well as a hydraulic system that heats water.

which helps to minimise energy losses while maximising photovoltaic production.

Due to such a high proportion being captured and without any CO2 emissions the system is 100% zero carbon in-use/operational energy.

The typical PVT panel converts 70% of total irradiation from the sun into Thermal Energy, useful in applications such as space heating, domestic hot water and recharging geothermal energy sources.

Of the remaining 30% of irradiation, typically 19% will be converted to Electrical energy.

For more information on PVT or sustainable design please contact BTP at info@btpconsultancy.com and make sure to follow us on LinkedIn.