Unfortunately, solar thermal installations don’t receive much attention in the media, so Free Hot Water offers this run down of some notable solar thermal success stories that we’ve recently seen in the US market. Clif Bars’ HQ and Test Kitchens … Continue reading
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
While there are many breweries today with a solar thermal component, global brewmeister Heineken has gone one step farther. It’s on its way to creating the first 100% carbon neutral brewery, which includes solar thermal, as well as innovative waste-heat-to-energy … Continue reading
Finally, the President has installed a solar hot water system, but it’s not President Obama and it’s not on the White House. The president is actually George W. Bush, and the installation was recently completed on his new LEED-Platinum presidential … Continue reading
Many of us who live in big cities and modern infrastructure take our hot water for granted. We turn on the tap, and hot, warm, or cold water comes flowing out without a problem. But the same can’t be said … Continue reading
Perhaps not surprisingly, solar hot water has been left out of renewable energy mandates in Massachusetts. But a new coalition of thermal energy advocates has started a new campaign to change that. With a state renewable portfolio standard (RPS), a … Continue reading
One of the best ways to break a few myths about solar hot water is to show how well known icons are installing solar thermal systems. For example: The Seattle Aquarium and the big green Boston Monster itself, Fenway Park. … Continue reading
Many California vineyards today are using solar PV (electric) panels to offset the electricity used in their vineyard and tourist operations. Mainly, wineries use solar PV panels to reduce the cost of their water irrigation operations. These powerful pumps use … Continue reading
What’s better than Milwaukee craft brewed beer? How about craft brewed beer engineered with clean solar hot water. Milwaukee Brewing Company announced today the installation of a solar hot water system at its brewing facility. The solar thermal project will … Continue reading
By Aaron Block Through renewable energy incentives and renewable portfolio standards (RPS), our state governments should be encouraging desirable results – less pollution, energy independence, and job creation – not betting on specific technologies. Solar is ideal for accomplishing all … Continue reading
