Solar heating is the sleeping giant of renewable energy. Per dollar installed, it produces two to three times more energy than solar electric (PV) and is just as clean. With current incentives, systems designed to last decades essentially pay for themselves from day one. Once purchased, all the energy produced is yours – free and clear. Join us in our mission to mainstream the clean energy revolution. After all, the best things in life really are free.
What is Solar Thermal (Solar Water Heating or SWH)
* Solar thermal is heat from sunlight
* A solar thermal system is an appliance that converts sunshine into usable heat
* Applications include hot water for domestic use, space heating, pools, spas, and high temperature industrial and commercial applications
* Energy from the sun is free, perfectly clean, and the most abundant source of energy on Earth
* Solar thermal is the most efficient use of the sun’s energy
* Compared to PV (photovoltaics), solar water heating produces 2 to 3 times the energy per dollar invested
How Does Solar Water Heating Work?
* The workhorse of a solar thermal system is the solar thermal panel (collector)
* A solar collector captures the energy of the sun as heat in a circulating fluid within the panel itself
* This heat is then transferred to a tank or “heat reservoir” where it is stored and used for any hot water application
* Typical systems reduce the amount of energy needed to heat water by two-thirds
If you are a business that heats a lot of water for recreational or industrial applications, the combination of tax incentives and an accelerated depreciation schedule can pay for your system in less than five years. Solar hot water will give you a competitive edge now, and for decades to come.
Why Should I Invest in Solar Thermal?
The Simple Reason is the Peace of Mind That Comes from being Solar Savvy
Economic:
* A typical system reduces the cost of conventional energy used to heat water for any application by two-thirds
* Hot water usage is the second largest energy consumer in American households averaging 15- 30 gallons per person per day
* Solar water heating produces 2 to 3 times the amount of energy per dollar than PV (photovoltaics)
Environmental:
* Solar hot water (SWH) systems are absolutely pollution free
* Climate change and degradation means the days of cheap, carefree energy are over.
* Solar energy is 100% emission-free, silent, and one of the best things you can do to reduce your carbon footprint right now
* Solar thermal is an investment your children and grandchildren will thank you for
Vaillant is the world leader in the Solar Hot Water industry. For more information please click on this link: www.vaillantsolarsystems.com
