T. Wyleciał

Use of Solar Installations as a Way to Reduce Low Emissions

The paper presents the application of solar heating installation as an element contributing to the production of heat in a traditional coal heating plant. To reduce emissions from furnaces of individual households, it is advisable to opt out of this type of heating and, where possible, to connect to a central heating system fed from a heating plant. In this way, the fragmented heat generation, where control of the combustion process is ineffective, will be replaced by central heat generation where the local community’s nuisance is limited and the combustion process is controlled. In addition, the use of solar installations reduces the amount of coal burned and thus reduces harmful emissions. Renewable energy sources are characterized by the randomness of their use. It is often the case that potential uses (wind, sun) do not coincide with the time of energy demand. A solar installation working as a auxiliary element of coal boilers seems to be a good way to address the above mentioned deficiency of renewable energy.

Influence of Solar Installation on the Change of Fuel Structure of the Heating Plant

Poland as a member of the European Community is obliged to change its fuel structure on the energy market. This is a consequence of the accepted international obligations and concern for the environment. Changing the fuel mix should be aimed at reducing the share of coal, while increasing the share of renewable energy sources. Coal combustion is a source of harmful pollutants, while increasing use of renewable energy sources contributes to the improvement of the environment. The paper presents the use of a solar collector system as a supporting element of the process of heat production in traditional coal heating plants. The efficiency of the work of heating plant in particular months of the year is discussed. The impact of the solar installation on the change in the fuel structure of the heating plant has been assessed.