Apparent solar boiler
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US-based startup Apparent Inc. has introduced a direct current (DC) powered solar water heater designed for residential use.
The system works completely off-grid and runs on standard photovoltaic panels. It can be configured with four solar panels in standalone mode or integrated into a hybrid, grid-connected setup, according to the company.
The PV modules supply low-voltage DC power directly to a patented alloy heating element, which generates heat and transfers it to the water in the tank. Apparent says the advanced alloy heating element offers 30% greater heat storage capacity and longer temperature maintenance, although further technical specifications have not been disclosed.
The system also features igOS, an AI-driven operating platform that serves as a bi-directional demand management tool. The platform uses real-time data and a smartphone app to optimize system performance and manage distributed energy resources, including both real and reactive power.
Apparently the water heater claims a lifespan of 10 to 15 years with proper maintenance.
“The system is 100% grid independent and provides critical energy resiliency. Even during a power outage, it continues to provide hot water and generate efficiency,” the company said, adding that the product is manufactured entirely in the United States.
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