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Category Archives: How Solar Works

Solar Thermal 101: Flat Plate Solar Collectors

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This is the second in a series of posts written by Free Hot Water’s co-founder and senior mechanical engineer, Gal Moyal. We’ll be posting this series every Wednesday, so please make it a date. Some of the information in future … Continue reading

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Solar Thermal 101: Main Components of a Solar Hot Water System

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This is the first in a series of posts written by Free Hot Water’s co-founder and senior mechanical engineer, Gal Moyal. We’ll be posting this series every Wednesday, so please make it a date. Some of the information in future … Continue reading

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A Solar Pros’ Explanation of Getting the Most from the Sun

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For those of you who don’t know Solar Fred, I’m not a solar engineer by any stretch, but I’m a serious solar geek and advocate. Ever since I was as a kid, I’ve been fascinated by how the sun’s energy … Continue reading

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