Another side of solar
A solar water heating system captures the thermal energy of the sun and uses it to heat water for your commercial needs. Unlike solar photovoltaic (PV) systems that collect sunlight and convert it into electricity, solar water heating (SWH) systems simply absorb the sun’s heat.
On cloudy days and at night, the system works with your existing water heater(s) or central boiler so that your property has hot water 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Soak up the sun and savings
Solar water heating provides a number of benefits for commercial properties.
Energy Savings
Save up to 80% on your property's water heating costs.
Eco-Friendly
Sunlight is abundant, free, forever renewable and inflation-proof.
Reduce Greenhouse Gases
Greening your operations can appeal to eco-conscious consumers.
How does solar water heating work?
A solar water heating system works in conjunction with your existing water heater or boiler to essentially “preheat” water before it enters the existing tank.
SWH systems can work with natural gas, electric or propane backup water heaters and boilers and even with tankless water heaters as long as the SWH system is compatible.
Solar collectors, typically mounted on your property's roof, absorb the sun's thermal energy. |
A pump circulates a heat transfer fluid from the collectors through a heat exhchanger in your solar storage tank. |
The heat exchanger transfers the sun's warmth to your water supply. |
Hot water flows to your existing water heater, which provides backup heating when the sun isn't shining. |
Warm more than tap water
Hotels, gyms, restaurants, process plants and other businesses can realize the benefits of solar thermal technology in a variety of ways.
Domestic hot water
For bathing, dishwashing, laundry, cleaning, etc.
Pool and spa heating
Savings that make a splash
Space heating and cooling
Warm up your building, cool down your energy bill