Flat plate collectors

Flat plate collectors are devices used to capture sunlight and convert it into heat for heating water or air. They consist of a flat, insulated panel with a dark absorber surface that absorbs solar energy efficiently. This panel is usually covered with a transparent glass or plastic cover that reduces heat loss. The absorbed heat warms a fluid—water or air—that flows through tubes attached to the absorber. Flat plate collectors are commonly used in residential and commercial solar heating systems, providing an eco-friendly and cost-effective way to harness solar energy for daily heating needs.