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2014 solar buyers guide

SOLAR THERMAL SYSTEMS

Calefi North America
Solar Wave Energy Inc.
Steca Elektronik
Calefi offers the StarMax Solar Water Heating Thermal-grid monitoring is a web-based manage-
Collector for pumped glycol and drainback systems. ment tool for solar thermal systems, providing
Steca Elektronik is a supplier of products for the
solar electronics industry, including the following The patented design is shaped similar to a standard operational information for building owners and
markets: PV grid connected, PV off-grid, and solar four-outlet collector, but features a ifth outlet lo- installers. The service includes a secure log-in, al-
cated at the bottom center. The internal upper and lowing users to see current conditions, production,
Viessmann Manufacturing thermal. Steca’s solar thermal products ensure the lower headers are sloped. When used for drainback, history, and receive monthly status reports. Techni-
Company (US) Inc.
safe, effective operation of solar energy systems
for domestic water heating and backup heating. all the luid drains without the need to pitch the col- cian log-in allows for remote adjustment of control-
Viessmann Manufacturing Company manufac- Committed to the highest quality standards from lectors. The collector is housed in a solid, powder- ler settings and portfolio views.
tures high-quality solar thermal components coated frame with welded corners, providing long www.solarwave.com
and systems that achieve high standards of conception to development, the wide range of solar life under the harshest of climate conditions
thermal products from Steca stand out in terms of
performance and quality for every applica- eficiency and ease of operation. Based in Germany, www.calefi.us
tion—from domestic hot water to commercial Steca sets the international standard for the regula-
pool heating. Manufactured with quality, cor-
tion and control of solar energy systems.
rosion-resistant and UV-stabilized materials, www.stecasolar.com
Viessmann solar thermal collectors are SRCC
Certiied to the OG 100 standard, providing su-
perior performance over a lifespan of 20-plus
Taco, Inc.
years. Designed to the last detail, Viessmann
solar systems are based on time-tested, ine- Taco’s new family of solar pumping products meets
tuned technology that's backed by an exten- a wide variety of solar thermal applications. For Chromagen Solar Water Solutions
sive support network to ensure that every solar UMA Solar
instance, their Pumping Station combines all the Chromagen has been manufacturing solar water so-
UMA Solar offers a variety of solar and eco-friendly features needed for a closed-loop water heating
thermal project is designed, installed, and lutions since 1962. They have ine-tuned the design
commissioned properly. products, providing one-stop shopping and turnkey so- system, while X-Pump Block combines a stainless and manufacture of solar water systems, including
www.viessmann-us.com
lutions. Products include: solar pool heating; solar hot steel lat plate heat exchanger with two bronze cir- solar tanks, solar collectors, kits, and accessories.
water heating systems; solar electric (PV); heat pumps; culators and a solar differential temperature control. Chromagen systems use quality materials and ad-
salt-water chlorinators; and solar attic fans. Each prod- Their Variable Speed Pumps include solar differen-
vanced techniques, which result in highly eficient,
uct is backed an unprecedented industry warranty. tial temperature controls. These pumps continually durable products. Offering a wide range of systems
www.umasolar.com
adjust speed so as to reduce short-cycling, and enables Chromagen to provide solutions for the resi-
maximize solar collector output. dential and commercial sectors, which comply with
www.taco-hvac.com
international standards, including SRCC.
www.chromagen.com

TESTING & CERTIFICATION |
TESTING CHAMBERS

Pister Energy
Pister Energy specializes in the complete engi-
neering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of

renewable energy systems designed for commercial,
industrial, utility, and government entities. Pister
Energy’s building-integrated and modular solar
Q-Lab Corporation
thermal energy systems combine solar thermal and
Q-Lab Corporation is a global provider of mate-
solar electric to maximize energy production on a
rial durability testing products, and has been per-square-foot basis. Their PV thermal collection
since 1956. They design and manufacture systems can be installed below many varieties of
standard test substrates, as well as weather- conventional rooing and siding materials; plus, PV
ing, light stability, and corrosion testers. In
panels can be added and integrated into the build-
addition, contract test services, which include ing envelope, creating a hybrid solar energy system.
accelerated laboratory testing, are available
Pister Energy works with building owners, roofers,
at various Q-Lab locations. Outdoor exposure integrators, and investors, as a total solutions pro-
testing for weathering, light-fastness, and cor-
vider for solar PV and solar thermal.
rosion are also available in the US. www.pisterenergy.com
www.q-lab.com

416-665-3755 www.kineticsolar.com

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