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Monthly Archives: May 2012

The difference between good solar thermal engineering and bad solar thermal engineering

Posted on by Solar Fred

We like music here at Free Hot Water. Who doesn’t.  And we also like metaphors. So, we thought we’d metaphorically and musically show you the difference between good solar thermal engineering… and bad solar thermal engineering with help of the … Continue reading

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When Solar Installers Need a Solar Thermal Engineer

Posted on by Solar Fred

Although Free Hot Water offers OG-300 residential systems and pre-engineered commercial solar thermal systems, there will still be times when solar thermal installers and construction firms need a solar thermal engineer. Sometimes it’s as simple as freeing installers from putting … Continue reading

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Featured Free Hot Water Installer: SunRenu Case Study of a 138-Unit Tucson Apt Complex

Posted on by Solar Fred

A few months ago, we asked Free Hot Water installers to share some of the projects that they’ve been working on.  The first in this ongoing case study series comes from John McDonnell, President of SunRenu Solar, based in Scottsdale, … Continue reading

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A Review of Arizona’s Generous Utility and State Subsidies for Solar Hot Water

Posted on by Solar Fred

Free Hot Water often highlights California’s generous subsidies for solar hot water installations, but it’s not the only state committed to solar water heating. Arizona’s utilities all offer different—but valuable—solar hot water incentives for both residential and commercial installations. Of … Continue reading

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