VirtuPVT + VirtuHOT
Decarbonising heat in the built environment
Naked Energy developed VirtuHOT and VirtuPVT solar collectors addressing heat (domestic hot water and space heating) in the built environment, as well as the lower range of industrial process heat. The Virtu product range has been designed for end-consumers with a constant heat demand such as: hospitals, new residential developments, multi-dwelling residential, food & beverage manufacturers, pulp and paper manufacturers, hotels and leisure centres. VirtuHOT delivers heat up to 120C, whereas VirtuPVT delivers heat up to 80C as well as electricity.
Company/Institution
Naked Energy Ltd
Naked Energy is a British design and engineering business, leading the global innovation in solar thermal and solar PVT with a mission to change energy for good. The unique design of Naked Energy’s solar collectors allow businesses to maximise the potential of their roof space by generating more energy per m2 than any other solar technology. Naked Energy's high energy density solutions are capable of decarbonising heat affordably given its distributed nature, and its solar PVT technology delivers up to three to four times the carbon savings per m2 compared to conventional solar electricity/PV
Country
United Kingdom
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Designer(s)
Christophe Williams
Prior to founding Naked Energy, Christophe has been connected to the renewable energy industry for generations. His first inspiration was his grandfather Peter Williams who worked with renowned engineer Stephen Salter in the 1970s to develop 'the oscillating duck', a form of oscillating wave technology generating clean electricity.
Christophe previously worked as a senior creative executive in the advertising industry for over fifteen years, gaining many awards from prestigious organisations such as ‘Creative Circle’ and ‘Clio’.