PVT heat pump panel

What is a PVT panel?

The front of the PVT heat pump panel exists of solar cells (PV) which transform sunlight into electricity. The back is a heat exchanger (T) which provides the source energy for the special PVT heat pump. The PVT panel obtains its energy from the outside air, from sunlight and from daylight. In all seasons, 24 hours a day, even in cloudy or frosty weather.

Why a PVT system?

• No outdoor unit, as with the traditional heat pump, hence no noise pollution
• No expensive ground source; therefore no environmental impact
• High efficiency and therefore low electricity costs
• Sustainable, with a 10-year warranty
• Expected lifespan of at least 25 years
• Works 24 hours a day, even at night and when it is cloudy
• Suitable for new and existing buildings
• Suitable for any type of roof
• Low maintenance
• Fully recyclable
• Low Environmental Cost Indicator (ECI)

Size

There are three models available:

Dimensions (l x w x d)

PVT M4-490XL landscape 490 Wp 2115 x 1128 x 50 mm (2,4 m2)
PVT M4-400L landscape 400 Wp 1743 x 1128 x 50 mm (2,0 m2)
PVT M4-400P portrait 400 Wp 1156 x 1715 x 50 mm (2,0 m2)

For more specifications check page Documents or the Technical Documentation PVT heat pump panels.

Does PVT also work in the winter?

Yes it does. Triple Solar heat pump panels extract their energy from the outside air, up to an outside temperature of -10 °C. Should the temperature drop below that, the heat pump also provides electric auxiliary heating.