Solar power systems are investments that are worth protecting. That means more than just opting for the installation warranty or ensuring correct product selection and integration. It also means staying ahead of the curve by anticipating potential system issues before they become more costly, saving you time and money in the long run. This is precisely why PV monitoring is …
Key Benefits of Solar Heating for Domestic Water
Traditional water heaters typically rely on a gas-fueled method of combustion that burns a non-renewable resource (natural gas) in exchange for thermal energy (heat) being applied to your water. In colder climates, these systems are seen as a necessity because current technology only allows water to be heated by the sun down to a certain temperature threshold. However, sunnier geographical …
Solar Pool Heating Versus Traditionally Heated Pools
When it comes to the comfort afforded by your pool, having heated water to swim in is a luxurious, highly sought-after way to enhance an existing investment in a quality recreational swimming area for your family. Depending on the method used to heat an average sized, residential swimming pool, you could be spending as much as $10 an hour to …
Solar Attic Fans 101
Solar power can be harnessed in many unique ways, from solar-heated water panels to PV arrays. Home and business owners can also install solar attic fans. You may not be familiar with solar attic fans and how they can benefit a building by reducing energy costs and keeping air circulation consistent, so, in this post we’re going to have a critical look …
Is Solar Water Heating Right for Me?
When we consider the various ways that we can harness energy from the sun, there are two principle methods that most all collection efforts fall into: thermal energy collection and photovoltaic energy collection. Thermal collection refers to capturing heat from sunlight, not necessarily electricity. Photovoltaic (also known simply as PV) energy collection involves using sunlight to charge ions in a …
How Can the Sun Help You Take a Shower?
There are few things in life as satisfying as a nice, hot shower. When we think about domestic water systems, we typically think about a plumbing network that serves the entire home, all connected to a centrally-located hot water heater that is constantly working to keep hot water available at all hours of the day. Heating hot water for domestic …
iSwim Functionality Simplified
iSwim connects seamlessly to your existing pool pump and filter and is controlled by an automatic controller. All you have to do is set your desired pool temperature and let iSwim do the rest. The automatic controller senses when your pool is cooler than you prefer and there is adequate sunlight to heat your pool. Water is diverted from your …
Pool Heater Cost of Ownership
The total cost of ownership for electric, natural gas, or propane pool heaters can be two to three times higher than the cost of owning a solar pool heater. In addition to the original purchase price, with a conventional heater, you’ll have higher maintenance costs, plus the expense of operation itself. With a solar pool heater, there are no fuel …