Solaris LLC Solar Systems

Solar Energy harnesses the sun's heat energy to warm a substance such as water, air or glycol. This energy can be used to heat water, provide radiant building heat, warm pool water, create industrial or process heat or heat pavement to melt snow and ice.

With Thermomax collector tubes by Kingspan Renewables it is easy to use a solar system to heat your home. If you currently have radiant heat, the solar collector panels can do most of the job of your current boiler. For homes using any other form of heat, retrofitting is often a fairly simple process.

The solar collector panels are often mounted on the roof or in another location that receives full sun. The sun's angle changes with the season, so measurements are taken before installation to insure buildings and trees will not block the sun in any season. If full sun and a south exposure is not available, an increased number of collector panels will improve your results.

Solar energy gives you power even when utility power is interrupted. A backup system is in place to provide hot water when sufficient solar energy is not available. Solar systems do not pollute. Mother Nature is not likely to raise her rate for the sun's radiant energy. And currently, solar “fuel” is not taxable.

Solar energy is even collected on cloudy, cold days. In the winter sunlight hours are fewer, so there is less time to collect the necessary energy. Your system will be sized to account for your geographical location. In New England, solar systems are filled with Glycol to prevent freezing.

Solar energy is used throughout the world. Germany gets 8% of their power from solar.

When we size a solar system we aim to replace 70% of your hot water needs. When we size a solar radiant heat system we aim to replace 50-60% of your needs. In all likelihood your system will provide even more. But even at these conservative rates, the time to recoup your investment is often less than 5 years after tax credits and rebates.