Method and apparatus for solar energy assisted heat exchange

The present invention relates to heat exchange, tn one form, the invention is suitable for providing heated and cooled air for domestic and commercial use. A preferred form of the invention provides a fluid heat exchange system for use in providing temperature control of an enclosed environment comprising at least one multi walled panel adapted for communicating radiant energy between the exterior and a core of the panel and configured in cross section to provide at least one channel allowing movement of fluid through the panel, and a centrally disposed high radiant energy absorbent portion adapted to re-radiate upon being heated wherein the moving fluid exchanges heat with the centrally disposed high absorbance portion.