Solar thermal systems can provide domestic water heating, radiant floor heating, and heat for swimming pools, and represent one of the most cost-effective renewable energy systems available.  In most cases, you can significatly reduce your current energy costs and add immediate value to your home or business by installing a solar thermal system.

»  Reduce your energy costs - avoid the rising costs of electric power and natural gas from utility companies

»  Obtain tax credits and rebates - U.S. federal tax credit covers up to 30% of the cost of a solar thermal system

»  Generate clean heat energy - power from the sun produces no pollution or emissions

»  Gain power independence - rely completely on your own generating capacity, and not on a utility company

Swimming Pool Heating

Solar pool heating is simple, reliable, and affordable.  Utilizing your existing pump and filtration system, pool water is diverted through solar thermal panels that heat the water to the desired temperature.

A typical system consists of solar collectors mounted on a roof, a solar sensor, and an automatic control unit.  As a rule of thumb, most pools need a solar array roughly half the size of the surface area of the pool. Therefore a 16' X 30' pool would need approximately 240 square feet of solar thermal panels.  

A sunny day above 65 degrees Fahrenheit will result in an 80 degree pool, and in many cases, extend the swimming season by two months or more.

How the system functions:
»  Set the automatic control unit for desired water temperature. 

»  Sensor detects when there is energy available to heat the pool.
»  The pool pump sends cold water from the pool through the solar collectors.

»  Solar collectors transfer the sun's heat to the water as it flows back to the pool.
»  Sensor prevents the pool from being cooled by automatically shutting off and draining the system when there is no energy available.

Domestic Water Heating

Solar water heating is a cost-effective alternative to gas or electric water heating systems.  Solar thermal systems are comprised of solar thermal panels, a heat exchanger, circulating pump, storage tank, expansion tank, and water lines.

The solar thermal panels are connected in parallel, and usually installed on a roof or mounted on a ground structure. The heat exchanger, solar storage tank, and collectors are connected to the other system components, usually mounted beside or near your existing hot water heater.

Because solar thermal systems are self-contained and modular, they are easy to install and service, and can be designed to offset some or all of your current heating costs. A solar collector can be placed on the roof with the remaining equipment stored in a basement or closet, usually alongside your existing water heater and tank.

While there are many energy service operators available, Verde Professionals are the best among experienced energy technicians specializing in solar thermal installations. This designation indicates a technician who is committed to excellence in every aspect of business, from installation and service, to customer relationships.

Your local Verde Professional can help you determine the right system size and design for your needs and provide competitive bids on the project.