What are my immediate benfits?

The initial cost may be high - around $7,200 for a 4 to 5 person household, the benefits are an immediate drop in hot water heating cost. Such a system can save between $300 and $400 anually on your electricity or gas bill. Moreover, there is up to $1,400 tax credit from North Carolina and President Obama promisses to reinstate the $2,000 federal tax credit to bring the approximate total cost down to a more manageable $4,000.

As indirect benefits you are less vulnerable to swings in energy cost, and you can boast to have an environmental, high-tech equipment. This translates to a more sellable home.

Its been heating water since time began

Cost Effective, Environmentally Friendly, Maintenance Free

Solar hot water systems are environmentally friendly and can now be installed on your roof to blend with the architecture of your house. More than 1.5 million homes and businesses in the United States have invested in solar water heating systems, and surveys indicate that over 94% of these customers consider the systems a good investment.

What Am I Buying For Myself?

A solar hot water system is not just a conscientious purchase for the environment, it has real and practical benefits for you the consumer/homeowner. Studies over the years have shown that homeowners and businesses who have installed solar hot water systems have been delighted with their investment. We are sure that you will be too!

Personal benefits of a solar hot water system include:

+ Monthly savings on your energy bills - studies estimate that hot water accounts for 25% of the average homeowner's energy costs. What other home improvement pays for itself and keeps paying you for 20, 30 even 40 years?

+ Increased value of your home - A number of studies have determined that people are willing to pay more for homes with solar hot water systems.

+ Increased hot water - solarH2Ot systems use an 80 gallon storage tank to maximize the amount of heat captured from the sun. Get twice as much hot water for 85% less cash!

+ Own your energy instead of renting it from the power company.

Think the collectors look ugly on the roof? When we are ok running power lines everywhere or didn’t think television antennae or satellites are not too bothersome, should we also not look at solar collectors in a different way? Perhaps we should look at the solar collectors the same way we look at a plasma TV: it is a status symbol of modern and progressive thinking.

Charlotte Environmental Inc has teamed up with SunStore Solar to provide the experience and knwhow in solar energy products.

Sunstore Solar has more than 30 years of practical solar experience. Sunstore Solar designed and installed hundreds systems for residential and commercial projects. Your system can be as turn-key or as custom as necessary. View a list of Solar installations (systems listed under: Bruce Wood, Solar Specialist, Sunstor and Sunstore Solar) in SC provided by the South Carolina Energy Office.

The entire Sunstore Solar staff is very active in furthering solar in South Carolina and Georgia. From organizing the annual Solar Tour in the Upstate to serving as board members on the South Carolina Solar Council we stay up to date in all solar activities in the southeast. Sunstore Solar is part of a community that promotes clean renewable energy.

See Sunstore Solar on the Southern Living Green Showcase Home at the Farnham University near Greenville SC.

Sunstore Solar are members of the American Solar Energy Society, US Green Building council, International Solar Energy Society, Better Business Bureau, Upstate Forever, Sierra Club, Home Builders Association of Greenville and the South Carolina Solar Council.

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Hot Water for the House . . .

Two low profile solar collectors on a south facing roof will heat enough water to fill an 80 gallon hot water tank providing for a family of 3 to 6. Hot water is the number two energy user in the average household after heating/air conditioning. Studies estimate hot water costs to be 20-25% of a family’s energy bill each month.
A solar hot water heating system will add to the value of your home, reduce your utility bills each month and outlast a conventional water heater with little to no maintenance.

and Our Home.

Air quality issues are affecting our health, our weather, our scenic views. The task of reversing decades of pollution may seen overwhelming but as the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu noted, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” One roof, one person, one SOLARHOT system CAN make a difference!

Solar hot water systems are environmentally friendly and can now be installed on your roof to blend with the architecture of the house. More than 1.5 million homes and businesses in the United States have invested in solar water heating systems, and surveys indicate over 94% of these customers consider the systems a good investment. Studies by the California Realtors Association and the National Appraisal Institute have shown that a solar water heating system increases the value of a home covering the cost of the system.

Surveys indicate that:
79 percent feel that homebuilders should offer solar power as an option for all new homes.
84 percent of Americans ages 25-49 supported solar on new homes; 69 percent of those over 65 years agree.
73 percent believe that solar energy technology is more important today than ever.

A solar hot water system installed on a new home with a conventional mortgage pays for itself instantly. The energy savings are generally higher than the difference in the mortgage payment.

Alternative energy solutions benefit the United States’ economy and environment. The Federal government currently offers tax incentives for alternative energies, 30% of system materials and labor cost may be subtracted from the homeowner or corporation’s total tax bill! Further augmenting the federal incentives builders and homeowners may benefit from construction tax incentives and energy efficient mortgages. For a comprehensive look at federal and state incentives check out www.dsire.org.

SOLARHOT collectors are a finetuned design, manufactured using first quality materials and advanced techniques, which result in highly efficient, durable products you can depend on for years to come.

1. Absorber Plate - The absorber plate consists of copper fins ultrasonically welded to copper risers, this provides excellent heat transfer between the fins and risers, ensuring high efficiency.

2. Absorber Plate Coating - The absorber plate is coated with a German engineered blue sputtered coating, the most efficient absorber coating without exception. The absorption rate is 95% with extremely low emissivity of 5%.

3. Insulation - We spray polyurethane foam insulation into the cavity eliminating any issues with air infiltration. On top of the polyurethane we add a layer of mineral wool for extra insulation to further lock in the heat.

4. Solar Glass Glazing - The single pane 4 mm solar glass is patterned to reduce reflection and is tempered to maximize strength and durability. The low iron oxide content of 0.03% enables a high solar transmittance of 91%.

5. Casing - The black aluminum extrusion casing looks attractive on a roof. The unique design does not have any obtrusive bolts or screws. It resembles a low profile skylight.

6. Gasket - The all-around EPDM gasket is highly resistant to temperature variations and UV radiation. The gasket absorbs the differential expansion of the frames and glazing.

7. Tubing Grid - ½” copper risers are brazed to 1” copper manifolds for optimal flow distribution. SOLARHOT collectors have 11 risers - that’s 10% more risers than other leading flatplate collectors.

8. Piping Connection - Four 1” stub-out sweat connections.

9. Back Plate - The aluminum back plate is lightweight, long lasting and corrosion resistant.

10. Aluminum Foil - Attached to the insulation, the aluminum foil acts as a barrier against outgassing.

SolVelox tm

The Solar Thermal package which converts any existing water heating system into a solar water heating system using our Patent Pending appliance.

• Available in Drainback and Glycol models. • Pre-assembled system eliminates the hassle and cost of putting the components together on the job.
• No cast iron components in the system eliminates corrosion concerns.
• Mounts directly to the side of a standard 80 gallon hot water tank.
• Eliminates expensive closed loop storage tanks.
• Use on locally available hot water tanks.
• 50% more surface area for heat transfer than other brands.
• Comes with state of the art digital control.
• One SolVelox can heat storage tanks of any size.
• One SolVelox can heat multiple tanks.
• Our highly efficient heat exchange process means the pumps run less saving you even more money.
• Ideally suited for retrofits. Heat an existing water heater without adding a solar storage tank.
• Convenient ports for ease of descaling and an engineered three stage particulate removal system to prevent heat exchanger clogging (a requirement for any heat exchanger to insure optimum performance).

 

 

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