Last updated on April 15, 2025

Solar thermal energy

Harness the power of the sun: Solar thermal energy is efficient, sustainable, and ideal for heating, hot water, and energy savings.

Functionality of Solar Thermal Energy

Solar thermal energy converts sunlight into heat. Solar thermal collectors, such as tube collectors, capture solar radiation and heat a heat transfer fluid. This thermal energy is then stored and used for domestic hot water or heating support – a sustainable and efficient method of energy generation.

Benefits

Use environmentally friendly energy
Reduce heating costs by up to 50% + low maintenance costs
Versatile: heating, domestic hot water, pool
Independent of rising energy prices
Year-round usability: summer and winter
More efficient than photovoltaics

Fields of Application

Domestic Hot Water Heating

With solar thermal energy, you can generate hot water in an environmentally friendly way. The solar collectors use solar energy to heat water in the storage tank. This efficient technology saves energy costs and reduces CO₂ emissions – ideal for the daily needs of households.

District Heating Supply

Solar thermal systems provide central heating for multiple buildings or commercial complexes. This efficient technology saves energy and ensures a sustainable heat supply with low CO₂ emissions.

Process Heat

In industrial settings, solar thermal systems supply heat for production processes. This environmentally friendly energy source reduces costs and makes operations more sustainable – an ideal solution for energy-intensive applications.

Heating

Solar thermal systems support your heating by providing heat energy. The energy generated reduces the consumption of fossil fuels and ensures sustainable heating cost savings, even during the colder months.

Pool Heating

Enjoy comfortable pool temperatures all year round. Solar thermal systems use the power of the sun to efficiently heat pool water, helping you reduce operating costs and protect the environment.

Requirements

To install a solar thermal system, your building should have sufficient unshaded roof space, ideally facing south. An east-west orientation is also possible, as the rotatable tube collectors can be individually adjusted to ensure maximum efficiency. Both flat and pitched roofs are suitable. Additionally, a connection between the roof and the heating system should be available. AKOTEC offers flexible solutions that can be individually adapted to your structural conditions.

Complete Systems

With a complete system from AKOTEC, you receive a perfectly coordinated solution consisting of solar thermal collectors, storage tank, and accessories. The advantage: everything from a single source, easy to install, and optimally efficient. Save time, reduce costs, and benefit from long-lasting quality.

Get in touch now and discover the benefits of a complete system from AKOTEC!

AKOTEC vs. other manufacturer

AKOTEC
100 % Made in Germany
Innovative overheating protection: Prevents system damage.
Maximum energy efficiency: Specially developed tube collectors.
Durability: 25 years of performance, 10-year warranty.
Robustness: TÜV tested hail resistance (HW Class 4).
Flexible installation options: For roofs, façades, and more.
NANO coating: Optimal light transmission and energy absorption.
Personal consultation: Tailored solutions for all requirements.
Easy maintenance: Thanks to AKOTEC replacement tubes.
Sustainability: Maximum energy savings, minimal CO₂ footprint.

Other Manufacturer
Unclear origin: Often lacking transparency regarding production sites.
No overheating protection: Increased risk of damage during high temperatures.
Average efficiency: Less advanced collector technology.
Shorter lifespan: Less durable, quicker performance loss.
Lower robustness: Less resistant to hail or weather conditions.
Standard solutions: Limited flexibility for individual requirements.
No NANO coating: Lower efficiency in energy absorption.
Limited consultation: Focus on standard products rather than tailored solutions.
High maintenance: Replacement often complex and time-consuming.
Environmental impact: Less sustainable production and energy savings.