A typical solar installation

Solar map of India

kWh/m2
6.6 - 6.4
6.4 - 6.2
6.2 - 6.0
6.0 - 5.8
5.8 - 5.6
5.6 - 5.4

The Thermax edge - parabolic

5.4 - 5.2
5.2 - 5.0 The power of the sun,
5.0 - 4.8
concentrators 4.8 - 4.6 harnessed by Thermax
4.6 - 4.4

Operating characteristics
Based on Scheffler design
Dish area of 16m2 and more
A parabolic dish concentrates sunlight on to
the receiver
Fixed focus design
Converts ambient water into hot water/
steam through a natural circulation system
Converted energy can be stored in insulated
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Energy output & key financials
Each dish generates an average of 4.5 to 5.5
kWh
Attractive payback period
Financial incentive available from MNRE,
Government of India
Depreciation benefit up to 80% in the first
year
Tracking system
The parabolic dish operates on a two axis
tracking system which utilizes the energy
generated from the PV cells attached to the
dish. Thus, the tracking system is automated
without electricity being required.
Rich in features
Virtually zero operating cost
Robust technology, proven over the last
15 years
Can work for 250 to 300 days in a year
Modular design for easy and safe
operation and maintenance
Can be easily integrated with existing back
up system
Space saving design - can be installed on
rooftops (requires only 35 m2 for one
module)
Low morning heat up time due to lower
system losses
Dual axis tracking system
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