Upgrading the Solar Thermal System
This week, the team replaced the original solar thermal panels that have been heating water at Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Station since 2009. The new panels, shipped to Antarctica for this season, ensure continued efficiency and reliability of the station’s renewable energy system.
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The original solar thermal panels are carefully removed from the roof of Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Station after more than a decade of service.
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The new solar thermal panels are lifted into place and aligned on the station’s roof, ready for installation.
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The new panels are firmly fixed to the mounting structure to ensure stability under Antarctic weather conditions.
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A final look at the newly installed solar thermal panels, marking an important upgrade to the station’s renewable energy system.
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