What is Solar energy?

The sunbeams transforms to heat and can either be used for hot tap water production, or in a combined system where both hot tap water and heating for the house is produced.

In addition to that, there are many different applications such as heating for swimming pools and for industrial processes. Even cooling can be achieved through evaporation techniques.

The Sun - An immense source of energy.

One hour of sunshine against the surface of the earth equals the amount of energy that mankind consumes in one year.

An average sized roof of a domestic house receives roughly six times more energy than the household consumes.

Economy

The solar energy as such is free. You have an upfront investment cost, but after that the received energy is free. The solar heating technology, both the solar panel itself and the ways how the solar panel is connected has been developed significantly. The prices for solar panels have decreased while energy prices have been increased over and over again.

Energy experts predict significant price increases for energy in the years to come. This makes solar heating more profitable and savings increases as energy prices increases. Since there are no moving parts like compressors the maintenance cost for a solar installation is low. The only moving part is the circulation pump which has a long life and is relatively inexpensive to replace. Nevertheless, solar heating, like heat pumps, is a long term investment and you will not get your pay back short term.

Different types of combinations are becoming more and more common, for instance solar energy in combination with heat pumps, wood burners, electricity, oil etc.

Environment

The solar energy is not only free; it is silent, renewable and clean and can be used without causing damaging emissions for the environment.

If for instance a house owner with an oil heater installs ten square meters of vacuum solar panels he can save as much energy as his modern diesel car consumes during one year assuming that he drives approximately 40 miles per day during week days.

The satisfaction of making a difference for the environment with the help of the sun is a bonus when you install Intelli-heat.