SOLAR BLOCK

Renewable heating for your home and swimming pool

SOLAR BLOCK is a next-generation thermodynamic solar heat-pump system designed for central heating and swimming-pool heating in residential, commercial and industrial settings.

The system combines an indoor thermodynamic block with an outdoor array of thermodynamic solar panels. It is available in configurations using 6, 12, 16, 28 or 40 panels, allowing it to be tailored to projects of different sizes.

By collecting environmental energy from solar radiation, wind, rain and the surrounding air, SOLAR BLOCK provides an efficient alternative to conventional heating equipment.

One system, multiple applications

SOLAR BLOCK can form part of an integrated solution for space heating, domestic hot water and swimming-pool heating.

During colder months, the system can provide energy for central heating. During warmer months, available capacity can be redirected towards swimming-pool heating, helping maximise use of the installation throughout the year.

Applications include:

• Residential central heating
• Commercial space heating
• Domestic hot-water production
• Indoor swimming pools
• Outdoor swimming pools
• Hotels and leisure facilities
• Gyms and sports centres
• Larger industrial or commercial projects

Thermodynamic solar technology

The outdoor panels capture heat from the sun, wind, rain and ambient air.

Unlike conventional solar collectors, the system does not rely exclusively on direct sunlight. Environmental heat can still be collected during cloudy weather and at night, allowing SOLAR BLOCK to operate across changing weather conditions.

The panels are lightweight, discreet and flexible in their positioning, making them suitable for installation on roofs, walls, flat roofs or purpose-built supporting structures.

How SOLAR BLOCK works

Refrigerant circulates through a sealed circuit connecting the thermodynamic solar panels to the indoor thermodynamic block.

As the refrigerant passes through the outdoor panels, it absorbs environmental heat and evaporates. It then travels to the compressor, where its pressure and temperature increase.

The collected energy passes through a heat exchanger and is transferred into the building’s heating water or swimming-pool circuit.

After releasing its heat, the refrigerant passes through an expansion valve. Its pressure and temperature fall before it returns to the outdoor panels and the cycle begins again.

Efficient equipment design

SOLAR BLOCK is engineered to provide high performance without many of the energy-consuming components used by traditional air-source systems.

System advantages include:

• No ventilation ducts
• No fans
• No energy-consuming defrost cycles
• Highly efficient scroll compressor
• High-performance electronic expansion valve
• No requirement for separate support equipment
• Straightforward architectural integration
• Low routine-maintenance requirements

This simplified design helps reduce electrical consumption and the number of mechanical components requiring attention.

Central heating

SOLAR BLOCK provides an efficient renewable-energy solution for central heating.

It can be integrated with compatible underfloor heating, radiators, fan coils or other low-temperature heat-distribution equipment, subject to the project design.

By capturing energy from several environmental sources, the system can reduce reliance on direct electric, oil or gas heating while maintaining a comfortable indoor environment.

Key central-heating benefits include:

• High-efficiency scroll compressor
• No combustion or flue gases
• No chimney required
• No programmed defrost cycles
• Minimal scheduled maintenance
• Potential integration with domestic hot water
• Suitable for residential and commercial buildings

Heating and domestic hot water together

A properly designed SOLAR BLOCK installation can support both space heating and domestic hot-water requirements.

Combining these functions within a single renewable heating system can reduce the number of separate appliances required and simplify the building’s overall energy strategy.

The exact arrangement will depend on the property’s heat demand, hot-water consumption, existing equipment and selected storage capacity.

Swimming-pool heating

SOLAR BLOCK can also provide efficient swimming-pool heating, helping extend the usable swimming season or maintain comfortable water temperatures throughout the year.

The system’s thermodynamic panels continue collecting environmental energy beyond periods of direct sunshine, overcoming one of the main limitations of conventional solar-pool heating.

Suitable applications include:

• Domestic swimming pools
• Hotel and spa pools
• Gym and leisure-centre pools
• School and sports-facility pools
• Indoor and outdoor pools
• Commercial aquatic facilities

Titanium heat exchanger

Swimming-pool configurations use a titanium heat exchanger selected for its high resistance to chlorinated pool water.

The sealed thermodynamic circuit does not require regular refrigerant-fluid replacement. This helps minimise maintenance requirements and supports reliable long-term operation.

Pool-heating advantages include:

• Highly corrosion-resistant titanium heat exchanger
• Year-round heating capability
• Low operating costs
• No programmed defrost cycles
• Minimal scheduled maintenance
• High-performance electronic expansion valve
• Fewer panels than some conventional solar systems

Flexible panel configurations

SOLAR BLOCK is available with:

• 6 thermodynamic solar panels
• 12 thermodynamic solar panels
• 16 thermodynamic solar panels
• 28 thermodynamic solar panels
• 40 thermodynamic solar panels

The appropriate configuration depends on the building or pool’s heating demand, desired water temperature, usage pattern, geographical location and available installation area.

Reduced energy consumption

Heating buildings and swimming pools can require considerable amounts of energy.

SOLAR BLOCK reduces conventional energy consumption by collecting much of the required heat from the surrounding environment. Only the compressor and system controls require direct electrical input during normal thermodynamic operation.

This can lower running costs and reduce the carbon emissions associated with conventional heating systems.

Low-maintenance operation

The thermodynamic solar panels contain no moving parts or fragile glazing. The sealed refrigerant circuit is designed to operate without regular fluid replacement.

With no fans, combustion system or routine defrost cycle, scheduled maintenance requirements are kept to a minimum.

Designed around each project

Heating demand varies considerably between buildings and swimming pools. Insulation levels, occupancy, pool size, target temperature, operating season and existing heating equipment must all be considered.

A professional system assessment should therefore establish:

• Required heating capacity
• Appropriate number of solar panels
• Heat-exchanger requirements
• Storage and buffer capacity
• Existing-system integration
• Available panel locations
• Electrical and hydraulic requirements

This ensures that the selected SOLAR BLOCK configuration is properly matched to the project.