The company says that their Solar Concentrator could produce up to 13 kW of heat per hour, far exceeding the needs of a normal home. The 15 foot parabolic dish focuses the sunlight onto a 10×10 inches aluminum heat exchanger, which transfers the heat to a glycol fluid (something resembling an anti-freeze liquid), which enters your home for whatever needs you may have.
A 2-axis controller tracks the sun and increases the efficiency of the concentrator. Its relatively small size makes it perfect for small applications like heating a household where rooftop mounting is not possible.
Solar Beam says you’ll recoup your investment far more quickly than you would if you bought a flat panel solar water heater. They state that “The SolarBeam is 262% more efficient that hot water panels and 98% more efficient than evacuated tube technology.”
[via ecogeek]