Solar Hot Water Projects
It's Getting Hot! Solar Electric and Hot Water in Wenona, MD
Wenona, MD - 2009-02-02
This Wenona, Maryland homeowner is taking advantage of free sustainable solar energy using a great south-facing roof line to collect the sun's rays at his home. With (21) 200 Watt Sanyo Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Panels he is producing an average of 550 kilowatt hours of electricity a month.
He also saw the potential of saving on hotwater bills and installed a Heliodyne Solar Hot Water Collector to offset his energy costs associated with heating water for home use. With an innovative eye, we were able to mount the Solar Hot Water panel conveniently to the side of his deck where it would have access to the suns rays without interruption. The piping for the system was run out of view behind the beams and joists of the deck.
This system is another example of Flexera's innovative approach to creating affordable renewable energy solutions for homeowners.
Energy Savings: 550 Kilowatt hours/month
Total Pounds of Carbon Dioxide
Emission's Prevented: 16026
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New Home in Harbeson Uses Solar H2O to Offset Hot Water Costs for the Long Haul
Harbeson, DE - 2009-01-15
This family wanted to build their new home with the highest level of energy savings. Planning to keep the home for a long time energy efficiency and cost controls became a priority.
They are approaching their energy plan in phases. The first phase was to install 2 Heliodyne solar hot water collectors to offset their energy needs for producing hot water for their growing family.
The second phase will be to add solar photovoltaic energy panels to their barn which is tied to the same meter. Since they will recieve state grants and federal tax credits for both systems they can offset the costs twice with an even greater return on their investment.
Energy Savings: 265 Kilowatt hours/month
Total Pounds of Carbon Dioxide
Emission's Prevented: 8067
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Del Tech Partners With Flexera
Georgetown, De - 2009-01-10
When Delaware Technical Institute went looking for engineers to teach an associates degree program in facility management, they wanted the very best. The program has an extensive focus on renewable energy technology. So naturally, electrical and mechanical engineers from Flexera were selected to teach the classes. As part of our partnership Flexera has installed several small scale renewable energy systems on Del Tech's Georgetown campus. These systems are the forerunners of much bigger things to come. Keep tuned to Flexera.net for more news...
Energy Savings: 500 Kilowatt hours/month
Total Pounds of Carbon Dioxide
Emission's Prevented: 15402
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Solar Power and Hot Water on the Same Roof
Bethany Beach, DE - 2008-12-04
Utilizing as much available space was a key goal for this Bethany home owner. With 16 solar photovoltaic panels this system will generate a hansome 384 kilowatt hours of power on average per month. But the savings did not stop there. With plenty of room and generous sun beating on the south facing roof the owner decided to optimize energy savings with a 2 panel solar hot water system. With it's capacity to generate hot water efficiently from the sun, this system will reduce hot water energy expenses by anywhere from 65 - 80%. No doubt as energy prices climb the sunrises will be extra special for this beach home owner.
Energy Savings: 384 Kilowatt hours/month
Total Pounds of Carbon Dioxide
Emission's Prevented: 12859
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Seaford home Saves with Solar H2O and Solar Electric
Seaford, DE - 2008-09-15
This homeowner took advantage of state grants and tax credits for 2 systems to give their home an additional savings on their hot water bills and their electric bills.
With 16 GE photovoltaic panels and 2 Heliodyne H2O collectors they will significantly reduce their total home energy expenses.
Energy Savings: 400 Kilowatt hours/month
Total Pounds of Carbon Dioxide
Emission's Prevented: 15714
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Solar Hot Water is a Good Investment!
Rehoboth, DE - 2008-09-06
When this owner realized that up to 35% of their energy expenses were attributed to their hot water heating it was an easy decision where they would start with a renewable energy system.
With the installation of 3 Gobi solar hot water collectors this homeowner will realize a savings of approximately $1008 a year (depending on hot water use). The panels were split among 2 separate systems to heat water in different parts of the house. This was decidedly the best way for them to optimize their investment and reduce energy expenses attributed to their hot water needs. If the cost for electricity rises they may see even bigger savings.
Solar hot water is not usually the first place folks look for cutting down on energy costs, but when we investigate their power use we often find that potential energy savings on hot water is substantial. The systems also pay themselves off in a very short period of time too.
Energy Savings: 646 Kilowatt hours/month
Total Pounds of Carbon Dioxide
Emission's Prevented: 25799
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Solar Power House: Solar Hot Water and Solar Electric in Middletown Delaware
Middletown, DE - 2008-02-14
This project blends both solar photovoltaic and solar hot water technologies. The homeowner can expect to have a monthly average of 840 kWh per month of electricity generation and reduce his water heating energy by 40%.
