CPC Evacuated Tube Solar Thermal Collectors

Technical Specifications and Pricing





Model Number CPC1512 CPC1518
Price (excludes shipping) CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK $950
Type CPC Evacuated Tube Solar Thermal Collector
Number of Tubes 12 18
Module Dimensions 1392mm*1640mm*105mm 2080mm*1640mm*105mm
Gross Area 2.28m2 3.41m2
Aperture Area 1.99m2 2.99m2
Water Content 1.6l 2.4l
Module Weight (without water) 37kg 54kg
Peak power output
(solar irradiation=1000W/m2)
(average water temperature=ambient temperature)
 1.28kW 1.92kW
Maximum Pressure 10bar
Stagnation Temperature
(solar irradiation=1000W/m2)
(ambient Temperature=30°C)
(fluid flow rate=0)
(Please note, this is not the traditional definition of stagnation
temperature utilized in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.) 		272°C
Specific Heat Capacity (based upon aperture area) 8.416
Efficiency Parameters (based upon aperture area)
η0 .642
a1 .885 
a2 .001 
Incidence Angle Modifiers
θ (degrees) 0 20 40 50 60 70 90
klongitudinal 1.00 .99 .95 .89 .80 .65 .00
ktranslational 1.00 1.01 1.03 .99 1.05 1.10 .00
Tube Information
Glass Type Borosilicate 3.3
Glass Thickness 1.6mm
Hailstone Resistance 25mmø
Tube Length 1500mm
Tube center to center distance 115mm
Absorber Coating Aluminum Nitrite
Absorptance 93.5%
Emmittance 6%
Additional Notes
Dry Manifold Collection Minimizes Leaks
Flow through design
Comes fully assembled Easier install
Pipe Connection 1/2'' compression fitting (pipe OD=15.875mm)
Thermowell 6mmø x 9cm
Mounting Mounting frames for flat roof and tilted roof are available.
Please contact for further details and pricing.
Manufacturer Linuo Paradigma

Thermal and Optical Characteristics







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Certifications and Test Report

Solar Keymark from Din Certco
Test Report: Durability, Reliability, and Thermal Performance from Universität Stuttgart Institut für Thermodynamik
und Wärmetechnik


Terms and Conditions of Sales
  • Payment
    • Payment options include cash, cashiers check, or PayPal (which allows for the use of a credit card), in advance.
    • Payments made through PayPal shall incur a service fee.
    • Total payment amount shall be confirmed by invoice which will be delivered to the customer via e-mail.
  • Shipping
    • Goods are located in the Greater Cincinnati area. The Customer may arrange for pickup, Andy Schroder may agree to deliver the goods, or the goods may be shipped via a freight carrier.
    • The Customer is responsible for shipping, crating, and insurance charges which are in affect at the time of purchase. Charges shall be determined by the components purchased, the means of shipping, location of final destination, and other associated shipping costs. 
    • If a freight carrier is utilized Andy Schroder reserves the right to choose this carrier. Reasonable effort will be made to meet Customer requests.
    • If goods are delivered via a freight carrier, a forklift must be available at the delivery destination.
    • Customer is responsible for inspecting goods upon receipt. If damages are found they must be supported by sufficient evidence for Andy Schroder's reference and addressed with Andy Schroder within 7 days of receiving the goods.
  • Disclaimer
    • Andy Schroder is not responsible for improper installation of the solar collectors.
      • Failure to securely mount the solar collector can result in damage and injury in the event of high winds.
      • Failure to install pressure relief valves and/or design the system to handle surplus thermal energy collection could cause severe damage and injury.
    • CPC1512/CPC1518 solar thermal collectors have been tested according to EN 12975-2:2006 and received the Solar Keymark from Din Certco. Customer understands that manufacturing variations could cause collectors not to perform exactly as these official test reports have published. Please note: these solar collectors are not SRCC certified and do not qualify for residential tax credits. Please see "Technical Description of Solar Collector Efficiency" for further details regarding solar collector efficiency.
    • Receipt of payment indicates agreement to these terms.
  • Limited Warranty
    • Andy Schroder will warrant solar collectors for a period of two years from the date of sale against manufacturing defects. Andy Schroder will repair or replace defective components, and these repairs or replacements may contain new or used components. Warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation or misuse of the collectors. Warranty does not cover accidental (including, but not limited to freezing damage and fallen tree damage) damages of the collector. Shipping charges for replacement components are not covered by this warranty.
  • Andy Schroder reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time.



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