Additionally, Vaillant’s highly efficient solar thermal collectors have been designed with versatility in mind for a range of applications. Each panel absorbs diffused light, as well as direct sunlight, meaning they will even gain some solar energy on cloudy days. High selective vacuum coating on absorbers and easy fit gravel trays for flat roofs provide exceptional flexibility and superior renewable benefits. Panels can be connected in both horizontal and vertical orientation to suit the available roof space and, with a unique frameless front appearance, offer outstanding aesthetics to any modern home. Each solar collector is encased in a black anodised aluminium frame with laser welded copper absorber grids for a neat, unobtrusive appearance and enhanced efficiency.
Furthermore, the auroTHERM plus VFK 150 contains an anti-reflex solar glass with 96% transmission, while the auroTHERM VFK 145 contains a solar safety glass that offers 91% transmission, providing maximum energy absorption. The gross collector area is 2.51m2 and the net collector area is 2.35m2. Each individual solar collector has a glass thickness of 3.2mm, making it highly durable for maximum solar gain.
James Parkinson, Brand Manager at Vaillant Ltd, comments: “The auroTHERM plus VFK 150 and auroTHERM VFK 145 are strong additions to Vaillant’s Total Solar System. They demonstrate our continuing commitment to provide maximum energy efficiency and high performance to all our customers. As with all Vaillant products, dedicated technical, design and sales support is available, as is the usual high standard of product specific training.”
Fitting the collectors is simple; a range of mounting brackets enable them to be installed on a pitched roof or they can be integrated into the roof without brackets. The introduction of new push fit hydraulic connections has made installation even quicker and easier than before and, when used with Vaillant’s rapid assembly A-frame mounting system, can save considerable time during installation. The flat plate collectors also come with a 10-year warranty.
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