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Innovative Solar Heliostat Systems for Sustainable Heating & Cooling
At Practical Solar, we specialize in developing advanced heliostat systems designed to revolutionize building heating and cooling through concentrated solar energy. Our technology has been rigorously tested to operate unattended for decades in any global climate, focusing sunlight onto thermal receivers to generate heat or cooling via absorption chillers. With a 20-kilowatt proof-of-concept installation near Boston, Massachusetts, we demonstrate our system's ability to achieve temperatures surpassing even billion-dollar heliostat power towers.Our solutions offer cost-effective, zero-carbon alternatives to fossil fuels, capable of replacing over one-third of global fossil fuel consumption through widespread adoption. Recognized by NASA for testing photovoltaic panels on the Parker Solar Probe, we provide complete turnkey systems, manufacturing licenses, and global support. Our commitment to reliability and affordability positions us as the only company offering end-to-end heliostat solutions from initial consultation to deployment.
Services
Solar Heliostat Systems
Thermal Storage Solutions
Absorption Chiller Integration
Manufacturing License Programs
Control System Development
Highlights and features
- We offer heliostat systems rigorously life-tested to operate unattended for decades
- Our technology was selected by NASA for Parker Solar Probe photovoltaic testing
- We provide complete turnkey heliostat solutions from design to deployment
- Our systems produce hot water cheaper than fossil fuels with zero carbon emissions
- We enable temperatures exceeding billion-dollar heliostat power tower installations
Services
Solar Heliostat Systems
Our heliostat systems use computer-controlled mirrors to concentrate sunlight for building heating and cooling. The technology enables zero-carbon thermal energy production at lower costs than fossil fuels. Systems can achieve extreme temperatures for industrial applications while requiring minimal maintenance over decades of operation.
Thermal Storage Solutions
We integrate thermal storage systems using propylene glycol antifreeze and water storage to maintain energy availability. Our solutions work with standard absorption chillers for cooling applications. The systems provide consistent heating even when sunlight is intermittent, ensuring reliable year-round operation in any climate.
Manufacturing License Programs
We offer affordable manufacturing licenses for global partners to produce our heliostat systems. The program includes complete technical documentation and dedicated support. This approach eliminates the need for partners to develop their own engineering teams while ensuring consistent quality across implementations worldwide.
Questions
How do Practical Solar's heliostat systems work?
Our heliostats use computer-controlled mirrors to concentrate sunlight onto thermal receivers. This generates heat that circulates through propylene glycol and water storage systems for building heating or absorption chiller cooling.
What makes your technology different from other solar systems?
Our heliostats achieve higher temperatures than traditional solar panels while maintaining lower costs per kilowatt. The systems are designed for decades of unattended operation in any climate with minimal maintenance requirements.
Can the systems provide both heating and cooling?
Yes, our technology enables both functions. The concentrated solar heat powers absorption chillers for cooling applications while providing standard thermal energy for heating through water storage systems.
Has your technology been independently verified?
NASA selected our heliostats to test photovoltaic panels for the Parker Solar Probe mission. This validation demonstrates our technology's reliability and performance capabilities under extreme solar conditions.
How quickly can these systems be deployed?
With our complete turnkey solutions, installations can be completed within 18-24 months. We offer prototype tours near Boston and provide global support for licensees implementing the technology worldwide.
