(408) 432-9900

Category Archives: Solar Process Heat

Download this USDA Presentation on Solar Thermal Food Processing History and Technology

Posted on by Solar Fred

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently made a presentation about the usage of solar thermal as a food drying and processing technology. In terms of industrial food processing, solar thermal and solar hot water are commonly at vineyards and … Continue reading

Posted in 30% Investment Tax Credit, Commercial PACE Programs, commercial solar thermal skid pump stations, CSI Thermal Program, solar hot water resources, Solar Process Heat, solar thermal for breweries, solar thermal for process heat, Solar Thermal Space Heating |

A New “Made-in-Minnesota” Solar Thermal Rebate Available in 2014

Posted on by Solar Fred

During the summer of 2013, the state of Minnesota passed a new incentive for commercial and residential solar water heating. However, the program budget is small and it requires components to be made in Minnesota. The good news is that … Continue reading

Posted in 30% Investment Tax Credit, Residential Solar Hot Water, Solar Business Resources, Solar Hot Water, Solar Hot Water for Apartment Buildings, solar hot water resources, Solar Process Heat, Solar Rebates |

Video: Renowned Architect Larry Speck Says Solar Is as Essential for Buildings as Plumbing

Posted on by Solar Fred

Noted architect Larry Speck helped found the architecture program at the University of Texas and is best known for his designs for the Austin Convention Center and Austin International Airport. While Speck lives in Big Oil country, he advocates for … Continue reading

Posted in Architects and Solar Hot Water, Solar Process Heat, Solar Rebates, solar thermal air conditioning, Solar Thermal Space Heating |

Here Are Details on the New CSI Thermal Incentive for Solar Process Heating and Cooling

Posted on by Solar Fred

It’s official: Solar process heating applications are now eligible for California’s CSI Thermal incentive. That means that up to $500,000 is available for commercial process heat technologies, which include solar space heating, solar air conditioning, or multi-family/commercial combination solar heating, … Continue reading

Posted in CSI Thermal Program, Solar Hot Water for Apartment Buildings, Solar Process Heat, Solar Rebates, solar thermal engineering, solar thermal for breweries, Solar thermal for laundromats, solar thermal for process heat, Solar Thermal Space Heating |