The Rayotec Solar CPC INOX evacuated solar collectors are agmongst the most advanced technology solar collector available today. Designed specifically to perform efficiently in climates similar to the UK, the vacuum insulation and the CPC reflector produces a remarkable "all weather, all year round" performance.
Designed and manufactured in Germany, the Rayotec Solar CPC INOX evacuated solar collectors provide high energy yield and long life expectancy.
| Series | CPC 6 INOX | CPC 12 INOX | CPC 18 INOX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of evacuated tubes | 6 | 12 | 18 |
| n0 (Aperture), DIN 4757-4 or EN 12975 – % | 64.2 | 64.2 | 64.2 |
| c₁ with wind, in relation to aperture – W/(m²K) | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0.89 |
| c₂ with wind, in relation to aperture – W/(m²K²) | 0.001 | 0.001 | 0.001 |
| Yield forecast (location Würzburg, Germany, ref. area 3m²) – kWh/m²a | 651 | 651 | 651 |
| Yield forecast (location Würzburg, Germany, ref. area 5m²) – kWh/m²a | 589 | 589 | 589 |
| Grid dimensions (length x height x depth) – m | 0.70 x 1.64 x 0.1 | 1.39 x 1.64 x 0.1 | 2.08 x 1.64 x 0.1 |
| Gross surface area – m² | 1.15 | 2.28 | 3.41 |
| Aperture area – m² | 1.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Collector contents – I | 0.9 | 1.8 | 2.6 |
| Weight – kg | 19 | 35 | 52 |
| Max. working temperatuure – bar | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Max. stagnation temperature – ºC | 295 | 295 | 295 |
| Connection diameter, clamping ring – mm | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Sensor Sleeve – mm | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Collector material | Al/Cu/glass/silicon/PBT/EPDM/TE | ||
| Glass tube material | borosilicate glass3 .3 | ||
| Selective absorber coating material | aluminium nitrite | ||
| Glass tube (∅ ext./∅ int./wall thickness/tube len.) – mm | 47/37/1.6/1500 | ||
| Colour (aluminium frame profile, annodised) | RAL 7015 | ||
| Colour (plastic parts) | black | ||
| Thermal shock test – ITW-test number | 02COL282 | ||
| Hailstone test to DIN EN 12975-2 – TÜV-test number | 435/142448 | ||
| Other tests and approvals | EN 12975, RAL UZ 73, Solar Keymark ⋅ ISO 9001 | ||
| DIN CERTO – Register number | 011-7S134R | ||