SolaDesign offers the Velux Solar Hot Water System. Many people don’t realize how much of their energy is devoted to heating water for use in homes and businesses- using the free energy of the sun for this purpose is a simple and cost-effective way to reduce your energy bills and your environmental impact.

Benefits of Solar Thermal

• Using a solar hot water system can reduce your heating bills up to 80%.
• Average payback of 3 to 7 years.
• Lower start-up cost and faster payback than solar photovoltaic systems.
• In addition to producing hot water for consumption, solar hot water can be used to heat your house! Contact us for more information on solar radiant floors.
• Compatible with most auxiliary heating sources (new or existing), such as gas, oil or solid fuel so you will always have the hot water you need.
• Solar thermal is not just for houses! Any business or organization that uses heat or hot water can reduce their energy bills through solar thermal.
• Federal tax credits can cover 30% of the cost of the system, up to $2000. Many states also offer support. For example, Pennsylvania offers a further 30% for households earning $150k or less. (Contact us to find out about potential rebates!)

The System

• Thin film, low-profile solar collectors absorb energy from the sun, heating a proprietary glycol solution.
• An electronic monitor pumps the heated solution into coils in the hot water tank.
• A heat exchanger transfers heat from the solution to your water.
• The glycol solution is returned to the roof collectors and the hot water is pumped throughout your home or business, ready for use!