Solar Water Heating Systems

Solar Thermal Water Heating is a simple, reliable, and cost-effective technology that harnesses the sun's energy to provide for the hot water needs of homes and businesses. A Federal Rebate allows you receive a tax credit worth 30% of the system cost! This is the best time to reap the numerous benefits of solar power!

• Financial solar rebates available
• Easy Do-It-Yourself Kits
• Professional Solar Installations
• Low Investment - High Return
• Savings pay for system in 3-5 years

All solar water heaters work in every climate, but different types of heaters work best in different areas, see below:

WARM CLIMATE Passive Systems • Easy to install and   maintain • No moving parts • Uses no electricity; will   function during   blackouts BRAND: ProgressivTube Best Choice! Active - Open Loop BRANDS: Alternate Energy Technologies Solene Chromagen SunEarth		MODERATE CLIMATE Active - Closed Loop Flat Plate Type • Pumps, valves &   controllers assist in the   prevention of freezing • Tanks do not need to   be installed above or   close to collectors • Uses electricity; will not   function during   blackouts BRAND: ProPack		COLD CLIMATE Active Systems Evacuated Tube Type • Heavy-duty residential   and commercial • Additional applications:   Water heating, Radiant   floor heating, Space   Heat BRAND: TrendSetter

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Benefits of Solar Water Heating

Solar Water Heaters Work In Every Climate

Today's Solar hot water technologies can be operated efficiently and affordably in any climate. Systems are specifically designed for various climatic and geographical areas of the country.

Reduce Energy Costs

By installing a Solar water heating system, a typical household can meet 50 to 80 percent of their hot water needs. In southern climates, a SWH unit can meet nearly 100 percent of a household's hot water needs.

Proven Efficient Technology

Currently there are more than 300,000 Solar Water Heater units installed across the United States (excluding swimming pool applications) and because these systems have been proven efficient and reliable, the number of installations continues to grow by the thousands every year.

Improved Environment

Reduced demand for fossil fuels will improve the environment by reducing air and water pollution as well as the heat-trapping gases that cause global warming. And though they cost a little bit more up front to install, a carbon free Solar Water Heating system will save consumers money in the long run as the fuel source (the sun's energy) will always be free.

Types of Solar Water Heaters

There are two basic types of Solar Water Heaters:  Passive Solar Water Heaters (for warm climates) & Active Solar Water Heaters (for moderate and cold climates).  Active systems utilize a circulating pump and some type of temperature control. Passive systems do not have any moving parts and rely on the basic principle of physics - that hot water rises & cold water falls.

Active systems all function basically the same; however, there are different configurations depending on your climate zone. Passive systems come in two basic types: Thermosyphon & Batch.  Each system has its distinct advantages.

Commercial Solar Hot Water Applications

▪ Condominium, hotel, nursing    
  home
▪ Resort, marina, sports complex
▪ University, research facility
▪ Park and recreational site,
  summer camp
▪ Factory and Industrial site
▪ Farm and agricultural site
▪ Remote and off grid location

The ProgressivTube Passive Solar Water Heater outperforms other systems; EVEN IN COLDER CLIMATES!  See Why

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