Parabolic Trough Systems

One platform. Four applications. Three formats.

Every VenParabolic system is built on the VP-9 parabolic trough module — a proven, tested design with 8.8 m² aperture, 67–70% efficiency, and 32 kWh per day per module.

Factory-built. Containerized. Turnkey ready. Unload, connect, operate.

The VP-9 Module

Proven. Tested. Dutch manufactured.

The VP-9 is the core of every VenParabolic system.

Specifications:

• Focal length: 0.5 m
• Aperture: 2.2 m tip-to-tip
• Module length: 4 m
• Aperture area: 8.8 m²
• Concentration factor: ~20×
• Absorber tube: 38 mm
• Reflector: Alanod MIRO panels
• Tracking: Seasonal tilt (single-axis optional)
• Operating temperature: 150–250°C

Performance:

• Optical intercept factor: 98%
• Thermal efficiency: 67% at 180°C
• Annual average output: 32 kWh per day
• Water heated to 80°C: 460 liters per day
• Water boiled: 350 liters per day

Learn More About the VP-9

VP-Skid

Small format. Skid-mounted.

The VP-Skid is a complete parabolic trough system mounted on a steel skid. It ships as one unit and is ready to connect on arrival.

Ideal for pilot projects, demonstrations, and small industrial sites.

Format: Skid-mounted steel frame

Deployment: Unload, position, connect tubes

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VP-20

Medium format. 20 ft open-frame container.

The VP-20 is a complete parabolic trough system built into a 20 ft open-frame shipping container. All piping is pre-fabricated and pre-installed.

Ideal for communities, farms, and small industry.

Format: 20 ft open-frame container

Deployment: Unload, assemble pre-fabricated sections, connect tubes

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VP-40

Large format. 40 ft open-frame container.

The VP-40 is a complete parabolic trough system built into a 40 ft open-frame shipping container. Modular and scalable — multiple units can be linked for larger capacity.

Ideal for industrial, municipal, and utility-scale projects.

Format: 40 ft open-frame container

Deployment: Unload, assemble pre-fabricated sections, connect tubes

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VP-Skid

• Format: Skid-mounted
• Best for: Pilot projects, demonstrations, small sites
• Deployment: Unload and connect

VP-20

• Format: 20 ft open-frame container
• Best for: Communities, farms, small industry
• Deployment: Unload, assemble, connect

VP-40

• Format: 40 ft open-frame container
• Best for: Industrial, municipal, utility-scale
• Deployment: Unload, assemble, connect

All formats: 150–250°C.

Prices depend on configuration and material prices.

Every Water System Includes:

• Parabolic trough concentrators
• Black receiver tube with flat glass cover
• Insulated cavity
• Pre-fabricated piping
• Seasonal tilt mechanism
• Assembly instructions

Every Process Heat System Also Includes:

• Closed loop piping
• Expansion tank
• Circulation pump
• Heat exchanger
• Glycol or thermal oil fill — for 150–250°C
• Temperature and flow controls
• Safety valves

Every System Is

• Built on the proven VP-9 module
• Factory-built
• Containerized
• Turnkey ready
• Modular and scalable
• Designed for 10–20 year lifespan
• Locally repairable by any competent technician
• No fuel. No emissions. No grid connection.

Four Applications. One Platform.

Process Heat — 150–250°C
Thermal oil or glycol at 150–250°C. For drying, sterilization, pasteurization, and manufacturing. Closed loop. No pressure. Routed through a heat exchanger to your process.

Desalination — Fresh Water
Fresh water from seawater or brackish water. No membranes. No filters. No chemicals.

Hot Water — 96–120°C
For washing, cleaning, and sanitation. Storage tank and circulation.

Cooking — Multiple Pots in a Row
3–4 pots in a row. No constant tracking.

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What You Don't Need

• No fuel
• No emissions
• No grid connection
• No batteries
• No membranes
• No filters
• No chemicals
• No specialist labor

How We Build It

Factory-built in the Netherlands. Tested before shipping. Shipped as a complete unit.

This is how we built biodiesel, algae, and oil processing plants for decades. Now we apply the same model to parabolic trough systems.

About Us

Ready to discuss your project?

Contact us for a quote, a pilot project, or a container order.

VenParabolic
✉️ info@venparabolic.com
🌐 venparabolic.com
📍 The Netherlands
 

Note: Performance depends on sunlight, water source, and installation.

Prices can change at any time without notice and depend on material prices.