Thermal Solar
Quick Facts:
Around 1.2 million solar thermal systems have been installed in the United States. Over 80% of these have been for residential use.
(Source: US Department of Energy)
Evacuated tubes have 40% more output than "flat panel" collectors.
"At least 30 million Chinese households now have one [Thermal Solar water heater] and last year the country accounted for around 80 percent of the world's" said Eric Martinot, visiting scholar at Beijing's Tsinghua University.
Source: Energy-Hungry China Warms to Solar Water Heaters. written by Emma Graham-Harrison for Reuters News Service
The average lifetime for a Thermal Solar system is 20-30 years.
Quick Facts:
Congress is offering a 30% tax rebate on the installation of thermal solar systems up through the end of 2008. They are expected to increase the length of the credit in the next congress.
Heated swimming pools are among the best applications for thermal solar heating systems.
William J. Bailey was the first person to separate the solar collectors from the water storage tank. Upon doing this, he sold over 4,000 systems from 1909 to 1919.
Yes, we are excited about offering Oventrop evacuated tubes to fulfill your water heating needs. There is a lot to be excited about. Solar hot water can provide over 80% of your hot water needs year round, including hot water to heat your home during the winter. Who wouldn't jump at the chance to cut their utility bills by 50-80% a month? That is exactly what will happen with the installation of a solar thermal water heating system. For specific details and questions, please check out our FAQ section.
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