PRODUCTS | SERVICES Products of the month Solar products added to Rinnai H3 range Rinnai is moving into the next phase of its H3 product development with the addition of solar products I nstallation of solar products is the next step towards decarbonisation for Rinnai customers. The Naked Energy awardwinning range of VirtuHOT evacuated tube and PV tech is now available, each with specific benefits to suit any site or application, providing high-energy performance, low maintenance and reduced fuel consumption. Naked Energy is a British design and engineering business, specialising in the development of solar thermal and solar photovoltaic thermal (PVT). Its mission is to change energy for good by supporting the decarbonising of heat. Naked Energys high energy density solutions are capable of decarbonising heat cost-effectively and with limited space; its solar PVT technology delivers up to 3.5 times the carbon savings per m2 compared with conventional solar PV. Chris Goggin, Rinnai operations director, says: This is a genuine and unique innovation in marrying the technology of solar thermal products with continuous flow hot-water heating to minimise fuel and operating costs. The solar gains created by Naked Energy are supported by Rinnai innovations. This Rinnai technology, unlike other types of systems, can read the incoming water temperature and modulate to maximise the solar gains. All Rinnai and Naked Energy solar thermal products are precisely aligned with the hotwater heating systems and units, which are hydrogen blends-ready 20% and renewable liquid fuel (BioLPG) ready combustion technologies. The VirtuHOT solar thermal design will gain more solar energy from less space, while the Rinnai continuous flow water heaters will modulate to use less energy while creating more plantroom space. Solar, water heater and hybrid technology is designed with efficiency and effectiveness in mind. The core design of VirtuHOT has benefited from multiple workshops with experienced installers, whose valuable insights have been integrated into design and innovation for transportation, installation and maintenance. VirtuHOT saves up to 3.5x more carbon per m2 compared with conventional solar technology. This, combined with the Rinnai continuous flow hot-water heating system, will save carbon created through any of the 98 November 2022 www.cibsejournal.com CIBSE Nov 22 pp97-100 Products.indd 98 traditional storage-based systems, while also creating a market-leading low carbon solution that combines simplicity of installation with cost-effectiveness. Rinnai water heaters will modulate from 58kW to 4.4kW, so the smart systems only use fuel to boost the temperature by the precise solar deficit harnessing renewable gains and not compromising on performance. Greater returns from VirtuHOT delivers up to 50% greater financial returns per m2 compared with conventional solar technology. Rinnai intelligent hot-water systems can save more than 30% in operational running costs when compared with storage systems. This all helps reduce fuel costs and the exposure to ever-increasing energy and climate change legislation. A design-led architecture and turnkey solution makes VirtuHOT easy to install and keeps maintenance to a minimum. Rinnai water heaters come with a warranty of up to 10 years, are lightweight (one-man lift), can be sited internally or externally, and have a compact design (670x470x276mm). The panels are higher energy density compared with other market-leading solar thermal panels. This means they will perform in any environment, with reduced scope one emissions by using 100% renewable energy. The solar panels are versatile and easy to install, with simple modular assembly and integrated mounting with self-ballasting. Compatible with any roof type, installing the panels requires no roof penetration, and being only 26.5cm high, they are not obviously in view. Goggin adds: Rinnai is publicly committed to creating a healthier way of living, and solar thermal power is an important support to decarbonisation. Rinnai UK can supply and design solar thermal and hybrid systems to support new and retrofit projects, lowering carbon and connection technologies and energies, for a low carbon future at any site. For more on the Rinnai product range, visit www.rinnaiuk.com Tel: 020 7880 6245 Email: cibsedirectory@redactive.co.uk 21/10/2022 16:57