Your solar water heater specialist in Lyon: Lacentrale-eco.com

Are you looking for an ecological solution to heat your water? Do you live near Lyon and want to invest in a solar water heating system? Look no further, we have what you need.

As a distributor of the French brand Heliofrance, we are proud to offer you a wide choice of solar water heaters, thermal sensors and accessories for a complete installation.

Our permanent stock, located a few minutes from Lyon, guarantees immediate availability of products.

Advice for installing and sizing your solar tank system 10 minutes from Lyon

Installing a solar water heating system seems complex and intimidating. You may want to know how to properly size your system to meet your hot water needs, how to position panels for maximum efficiency, or how to integrate the system with your existing plumbing. These concerns are completely normal and we hear them often from our customers.

Additionally, incorrectly sizing your system can result in underperformance or overproduction of power, which can damage your system in the long run.

Additionally, improper installation can cause security issues and reduce the efficiency of your system. These issues can add to your concerns and make you hesitant to go solar.

However, we have a solution to these problems.

Support for installing a solar water heater in your home

At Lacentrale-eco, we have Benjamin, an engineer specializing in solar thermal installations. He is here to help you properly size your system, plan the installation and answer any questions you may have.

With it, you can be sure that your solar water heating system will be installed correctly and operate efficiently. So, please contact us to benefit from Benjamin's expertise and make your solar energy project a success.

We also have professional partners for the installation and maintenance of your installation.

He has supported numerous clients for 10 years and completed additional training with INES (National Institute of Solar Energy) in 2021. This training is provided to any craftsman wishing to master solar hot water projects in individually or collectively.

What is a solar water heater?

A solar water heating system (CESI) is an ecological and economical solution for producing domestic hot water using solar energy.

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How a solar water heater works

1. Solar collectors : They are usually installed on the roof and are responsible for capturing solar energy. When the sun's rays hit the collectors, they heat the heat transfer fluid circulating inside.

1. Heat transfer fluid : after being heated in the solar collectors, this fluid circulates towards the heat exchanger. This movement is usually provided by a small pump.

2. Heat exchanger : located in the storage tank, the exchanger transfers heat from the heat transfer fluid to the water stored in the tank. The cooled heat transfer fluid then returns to the sensors to be heated again.

3. Storage tank : once the water is heated by the heat exchanger, it is stored in this tank until it is used. Hot water is drawn from the top of the tank, as heat rises, while cold water is introduced from the bottom.

1. Regulation system : it monitors the temperature of the fluid in the solar collectors and that of the water in the tank. If the fluid from the sensors is warmer than the water in the tank, the pump is activated to circulate the fluid.

2. Back-up system : when there is insufficient sunlight and the water in the tank does not reach the desired temperature, a back-up system (electric, gas, etc.) is activated to heat the water.

Your Heliofrance distributor in Lyon

Heliofrance is a Toulouse-based company which manufactures its own range of solar thermal collectors, synthetic accumulators and regulators. Their products are efficient and benefit from maximum guarantees.

In addition, Heliofrance has obtained several certifications which attest to the quality and durability of their products, as well as their commitment to French industry. Lacentrale-eco is the official distributor of the brand in the Auvergne Rhône Alpes region (and throughout France via the Internet).

Our Heliofrance products

We offer a varied range of individual solar water heaters designed and manufactured in France. These systems are self-draining or under pressure, and their design allows an operating life of more than 20 years. The pressurized solar water heater is the most common system, because it is easily adapted to renovation.

We have a permanent stock of solar tanks and components for a complete installation.

See the self-draining solar water heater

See the pressurized solar water heater

When there is no sun, an electric or hydraulic booster keeps the top of the balloon at a temperature of 60° C on average. For an even more efficient solution, consider our thermodynamic water heater. Our solar water heating solutions are efficient and environmentally friendly. Every device we sell is carefullynt selected for its quality and durability.

How to get to our store in Rillieux-la-Pape?

By car

You can also reach us by car. We have a parking lot reserved for customers for easy parking.

We are at :

• 12 minutes from Caluire
• 15 minutes from Villeurbanne
• 15 to 25 minutes from Lyon, depending on the district
• 20 minutes from Vaulx en Velin via the A46
• 35 minutes from Villefranche sur Saône
• 15 minutes from Beynost via the A42 and A46

By bus

If you prefer public transport, the closest bus stop is the "Polyclinique de Rillieux-la-Pape" on TCL line 33.

By train

Our store is ideally located 10 minutes walk from Sathonay Rillieux station.

When is the store open?

Our opening hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Benjamin is not always present, we invite you to contact him in advance to ensure that he is there.

Trust us with your project

We are specialists in the Heliofrance brand and we are at your disposal to support you in your solar water heater installation project.

We assure you quality service, products in stock and proximity to our point of sale just a few minutes from Lyon. You can directly request information for your solar water heater or by telephone at 06.61.47.58.86 .

Investing in a Heliofrance solar water heater means choosing a solution that uses solar energy, a clean and renewable energy. So, what are you waiting for to entrust us with your project?