Solar Photovoltaics is the direct conversion of sunlight to electricity. The other important solar energy application relating to solar generation of heat is called “Solar Thermal”.
A Solar Thermal system consists of a discrete solar collector, either a flat plate or an evacuated tube collector, which gathers solar radiation to heat air or water for domestic, commercial, or industrial use.
Solar Thermal systems can dramatically decrease your fuel bills. With sunlight you can reduce the amount of electric, natural gas or oil required to heat your air and hot water supply. With today’s electric, natural gas, and oil prices rising quickly, don’t wait another day to cut your heating costs with a solar thermal system installed by a Solar Liberty Certified Installer.
The three most common types of installations for Solar Thermal Systems are the roof mount, ground mount and awning mount. Roof mounts are usually a customer’s first option, but if the roof is not suitable for a solar thermal array, then the ground mount is a great choice. Wall mounts are also a popular option for Solar Thermal Hot Air systems which will drastically cut your heating bills.
Solar Liberty will help you to decide the best location for your Solar Thermal systems based on the proper orientation to the sun and of course, the aesthetics of the installation.
Combining radiant floor heating with a Solar Thermal Hot Water System is an economical choice for commercial and residential customers. Radiant floor heating will drastically cut your heating bills while keeping you warm throughout the entire year.
Solar Liberty offers commercial customers the option of a Solar Thermal Electric Central Power Station. Central Power Stations (CPS) use solar energy in the same configuration that a utility would utilize a major power station. These plants use a large field of collectors which track the sun during the day and concentrate the solar radiation to generate steam to power electricity producing turbines.
Solar Liberty can design and install a Solar Thermal Electric CPS for commercial customers and utilities.