It snows in Maryland and the entire Washington D.C. area, but that hasn’t stopped Maryland from supporting solar hot water for residences and businesses. For those concerned about winters, know that solar engineers account for the cold months when designing … Continue reading
Well, it’s been quite a week for solar thermal and solar hot water/solar thermal news. Of course, we first have to mention that our very own Free Hot Water 7000 Series panel has been approved by the SRCC for 0G-1oo … Continue reading
Solar thermal systems have been around for over 100 years and remained a cost effective alternative to gas and electric bills around the world…. except the U.S. The bust and boom of solar incentives in the 1980’s decimated the U.S. … Continue reading
Solar Fred loves it when utilities realize that the future is solar hot water and solar photo voltaics for homes and businesses. That’s why I’m glad to read that Valley Electric Association (VEA), a utility that straddles California and Nevada, … Continue reading
Okay, I’m a solar geek. Come on, my nickname is “Solar Fred.” But I was seriously thinking the other day that solar power is not only a great technology, but also a great metaphor for life, money, and happiness. For … Continue reading
Guilford College in North Carolina is going all solar… for hot water. The college will install 188 solar thermal collector panels and create 9,000 gallons of heated water a day. Way to go solar and save the college both money … Continue reading
One of the biggest reasons why solar thermal systems and other solar power technologies are starting to grow exponentially in the United States is due to a new Federal 30% Investment Tax Credit that substantially reduces your net solar cost. … Continue reading
