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Component required by most solar thermal systems which purpose is to stockpile energy for days with poor solar radiation. It must be well-insulated and have a slim, cylindrical form in order to develop a layering of temperature in the tank. This allows the optimal usage of the heated potable water in the upper storage region, thus the entire contents of the tank do not need to be heated to the desired temperature.

Componente esencial del subsistema de almacenamiento donde se acumula el agua calentada durante el día y que posteriormente se destina al consumo doméstico, bien para grifos y ducha, bien para el sistema de calefacción.

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As the collector heats the water, it rises to the storage tank, while heavier cold water sinks down to the collector.

Los acumuladores permiten integrar perfectamente la energía solar térmica a un sistema de calefacción a gas o gas-oil, siendo el elemento en el que confluyen los aportes energéticos de los captadores y la caldera.