Green everyday life
Sustainable choice
Today, when the demand for a green transition is becoming more and more urgent, our choices must, as a matter of priority, take into account climate data and its implications – not only in the short term, but also for the far future. From this point of view, the benefits of using solar thermal energy are not only economic, but are directly linked to environmental protection.
The European Union has established several directives on the energy performance of buildings. Greece has incorporated these instructions into the Energy Assessment of Buildings Regulation, based on which constructions will be assessed. Thus, every building – except for industrial ones – will carry an energy performance certificate showing its rating and accompanying it like the building permit. That is, it will be necessary for the issuance of a permit for a new building or repair of an old one, for any purchase, sale, rental or transfer. A certificate with a good rating adds value to the building, so it is also of financial interest. A prerequisite for a good rating is that the materials of the thermal solar systems have high standards and carry valid quality marks. At Calpak we evaluate all possible investment actions in order to improve the rating of a building.
Reduced gas emissions
During their operation, solar thermal systems do not release greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide or methane. By reducing dependence on fossil fuels, solar thermal systems can help reduce the overall amount of greenhouse gas emissions released into the atmosphere, which is important for mitigating the effects of climate change.
Reduced water use
The use of solar thermal systems can reduce the amount of energy required to heat water with traditional methods. This can help conserve water resources and reduce the amount of energy needed to process and transport water.
Low energy consumption
By using solar thermal systems to produce hot water, less energy is required from other sources such as electricity or natural gas thus contributing to energy independence, reducing overall energy consumption and conserving natural resources.
