Antarctica

Antarctic Polar Station with a German Solar Thermal System

Submitted by Baerbel Epp on Sat, 05/23/2009 - 12:00.

 vacuum tubes in Antartic” Producing heat in the cold climate of the Antarctic: The vacuum tube collectors from the German manufacturer Consolar cover the entire heating demand of the first emission-free polar research station, called Princess Elisabeth. Photo: Consolar

Solar Thermal Energy in Antarctica

Submitted by Baerbel Epp on Mon, 02/23/2009 - 12:18.

start button at Sun master Surviving in harsh climate: This vacuum tube collector system has heated the Brandfield House at the Rothera research station in the Antartic since February 2008.
Photo: British Antarctic Survey