Solar Thermal Systems
Solar thermal applications are presently among most efficient, cost effective, and affordable alternative energies available. With comparably low installed cost and significant Federal and State incentives, solar thermal systems will often pay for themselves in as little as two years. After that, your harnessing free energy. How can you beat that?
Today’s modern evacuated tube solar collectors will produce hot water even when the outside temperature is well below zero so long as there is some light falling on the collector. These evacuated tube collectors are certified by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) to produce as much as 50% more heat than comparable flat-plate collectors.
Real Innovation
Intelligent Heat and Power, LLC has pioneered a technique that allows us to size solar thermal systems in excess of 100% of desired capacity without the problems associated with stagnation over-heat. Solar systems have traditionally been designed based on summer sun-hour performance to prevent overheating of circulating fluid. Unfortunately, this leads to significant under sizing in the short winter hours leading to a lower solar fraction of heating. The innovative design that Intelligent Heat and Power, LLC has developed not only produces more heat during the winter hours without overheating in summer but also simplifies the overall system reduces overall system price. This means we can provide your with more heat for your dollar than other installers.
Solar Thermal Applications
Basically, anywhere you want or need water heated to less than 150 degrees F can be accomplished with solar heating. Some of the more common applications are:
- Domestic Hot Water
- Space Heating (typically radiant floors)
- Pool and spa heating
Per our mission, we are happy to show you how Intelligent Heat And Power, LLC can save you money. For example, domestic water heating consumes from 10% to 30% in a typical home in the United States. A solar water heating system could reduce the load from electric or fossil fuels from 90-100%. In a small home, a typical 40 gallon propane fired gas water heater consumes about 250 gallons of propane per year. At $2.90/gallon, that is $725.00. If a solar water heater can eliminate 90% of that fuel use you will save approximately $650 per year.
As of February 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 removed the maximum credit amount for all eligible technologies (except fuel cells) placed in service after 2008. This means a full 30% tax credit for solar thermal systems used for heating the home. Visit the DSIRE website for all availabe incentives in your area.
To evaluate how much you could save and expore the economic payback in more detail, please visit our learning section where you will find a detailed solar water heating calculator.
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