摘要 |
<p>A thermal energy supply system comprises a thermal storage container for containing a mass for storing thermal energy, the container including a thermal insulating structure or material for thermally insulating the internal volume of the container, one or more solar collectors for supplying solar thermal energy to the mass, and energy supply means for drawing thermal energy from the mass.and providing the thermal energy to a thermal energy receiver. The thermal storage container is capable of storing thermal energy over a period of months so that thermal energy deposited into the container during summer months is available in winter months for space and water heating.</p> |