* The sun will burn for approximately another 5 billion years. . . this is the approximate current age of our solar system. If you took ALL of the energy used by man and planet Earth, it only comes to 1/10,000th of the sun's energy hitting the earth. - NASA
* Thermal Hot Water contributes more renewable energy than ALL other forms combined, including wind, waves, PV (electric), geothermal, etc.
* "Three gallons of oil refined and burnt provides 40,000 BTU - once. Three gallons of oil, made into a four foot by 12 foot solar collector can provide 10 million BTUs per year . . . after year, after year." - Tom Lane, Home Power Magazine Pool Heating Article
* Domestic hot water is 30% of an average home's total energy bill
* Packback on an "average" system is 5 to 8 years and a $10,000 system can save you $150,000 over 25 years.
Solar energy is the cleanest and most inexhaustible of all known energy sources. Solar radiation is the heat, light and other radiation that is emitted from the sun. Solar radiation contains huge amounts of energy and is responsible for almost all the natural processes on earth. The suns energy, although plentiful, has been hard to directly harness until recently
Does solar power make sense for my home or business?
Quite simply, yes. Free fuel from the sun makes good money sense. It allows you independence from World Energy markets and gives you peace of mind that you are helping to curtail global pollution
How do I get started and what do I have to know to use one of these systems?
You've already started! Use the information in this site and links to educate yourself, but don't worry, a properly installed system will last 25 years and requires less "know how" than a telephone to operate!
Do they "make" electricity?
No. But they take the biggest cut out of your energy "pie" in the most efficient and affordable manner known to man.
Could I install one of these systems myself?
For the vast majority of clients, no. It takes a multitude of tools, trades and knowledge to do a proper installation. We are trained by the companies who build them to ensure years of trouble free service, warranty and carry full liability insurance.
