Solar Thermal

Over the past 20 years, IT Power's experience in solar thermal technology has been extremely varied, ranging from market analysis to managing installations of solar water heating (SWH) systems.

Whilst most work has focussed on aspects of SWH for homes and public buildings, IT Power also has expertise in solar thermodynamic electricity generation and has carried out a number of projects in this area.

IT Power developed the BPEC (British Plumbing Employers Council) solar domestic hot water training course which is now operated by colleges around the country.

IT Power's activities in solar thermal energy include:

• Management of large scale installation projects on social housing
• Feasibility studies for public buildings and leisure centres
• Performance monitoring
• Product evaluation
• Market analysis
• Training and training accreditation
• Information dissemination

Recent Projects

• In 2008 IT Power prepared a pre-feasibility study assessing the technical and economic viability of different technological options for a Solar thermal MW plant to be installed in the  desert.
• IT Power was involved in the development of a nationally recognised course for the installation of domestic solar water heating systems.  This involved the development of a syllabus and ensuring that it is mapped to UK and European standards.  Syllabus training material was also developed for the trainers and students.  A program of training trainers was conducted and five training courses operated throughout the UK.
• IT Power has carried out a number of assessments of solar water heating options for leisure centres, pools and schools. The work includes an estimation of likely energy output of different system types using TSol and advice on siting of collectors and scheme layout. IT Power also sought quotations for suitable systems from installers.