Solar Toolkit

Residential Solar Thermal Systems

Location: Northern CA
System Type: Solar System for Domestic Hot Water

This is a typical residential solar water heating installation.  These two collectors provide hot water supply for up to 60% of the resident’s annual need, greatly reducing their monthly gas bill.  Warmer climates offer even greater savings from solar.


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Location: Southern CA
System Type: Solar Pool Heating System

This is a standard solar pool heating system installation, featuring the polypropylene panels.  These systems are very economical, and can extend your pool’s swimming season by several months.
 

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Location: Marin County, CA
System Type: Combined Solar Water Heating System for Domestic Hot Water, Radiant Floor Space Heating, and Pool

This home features a large solar thermal array (with 10 collectors) that heats water to supply the domestic hot water demand, the radiant floor space heating demand, and lastly the pool and spa.


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