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2015 solar buyers guide

SOLAR HOT WATER DISTRIBUTORS
SOLAR THERMAL MANUFACTURING SOLAR THERMAL SYSTEMS
& EQUIPMENT

Aquatherm Industries, Inc.
FreeFuelForever
Aquatherm Industries is one of the largest manufac- RESOL GmbH
FreeFuelForever offers design services and en- turers of solar thermal equipment in the US, special- RESOL’s DeltaSol BS Plus simpliies the solar ther- Butler Sun Solutions, Inc.
gineering drawings for various solar systems, izing in low-temperature, unglazed polymer solar Butler Sun Solutions offers patented solar thermal
mal process with two relay outputs and four sensor
including: solar water heaters and water pumps; thermal systems, primarily used in residential and inputs. Due to its 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz to
heat exchangers and over-temperature protection
swimming pool solar panels; high-eficiency evac- commercial pool heating. Aquatherm manufactures 60 Hz switch-mode power supply, it can be con- products, with complete balance-of-system (BoS)
uated solar tubes; solar electric panels for running all collectors and system components under one kits. Their Solar Six Pack provides a full solar water
nected anywhere in the world without having to
solar water pumps; electronic controllers; back-up roof, ensuring every collector is subject to approxi- use transformers, converters, etc. The DeltaSol BS heater system retroit to an existing hot water tank.
systems; do-it-yourself (DIY) solar hot water sys- mately 76 quality control inspection processes to Plus is also available in 12 V and 24 V versions for Butler Sun Solutions’ latest development includes
tem kits; and more. Full installation or DIY kits are
ensure a quality product. They hold 16 trademarks systems that operate off-grid. DeltaSol BS Plus is BoS kits, featuring the PV Wand for PV-powered (DC)
offered with two basic kinds of solar water heater and patents across multiple brands, including Solar certiied for the North American market, conform- solar water heating and solar spa heating systems,
systems: simple, modular kits that have the solar Industries (SI) Collector. SI was the irst solar pool ing to US-American as well as Canadian standards. also using the existing standard tank. All products
thermal tank and vacuum tube solar collector
heating collector to feature a sun-tracking tube- www.resol.com
are made in the USA.
integrated together, and separated systems with and-web design — a metered, direct-low header www.butlersunsolutions.com
the solar collector panel split from the hot water design and multi-plate construction. All products

tank. Either system can be scaled for larger instal- carried by Aquatherm are made in the USA at an
lations via the addition of solar panels, or the ad- ISO 9001:2008 registered facility, and meet NSF-50
dition of an integrated system in series. Full SRCC safety, durability, and toxicity standards.

and Solar Keymark Certiication included. www.aquathermindustries.com
SOLARHOT
www.freefuelforever.com
SOLARHOT manufactures American-made solar water California Sunlight Corporation
SOLAR INTEGRATION
heaters, collectors, and system packages—including
one of the most eficient solar thermal systems in its California Sunlight Corporation offers cost-effec-
tive, small-scale, portable solar energy systems.
class. OG-300 Certiied by the SRCC, the key to this Products include: solar-powered BBQs, ovens, and
system is the SolVelox, SOLARHOT’s pre-packaged,
integrated solar thermal core. Designed for maxi- stoves; solar food dehydrators; solar water heat-
MC2 Energy
ers; active daylighting; and micro-CPV systems.
MC2 Energy is a high-eficiency air heating solar mum eficiency and minimum installation time, the Their latest product is a solar balloon cooker. At
system manufacturer and designer. Their ESOLAIR SolVelox converts any existing water heating system
CarrierClass Green Infrastructure
only two ounces, it can it into a small pocket. The
Air Heating Solar collectors provide one of the into a solar water heating system. SOLARHOT also solar balloon cooker can be used for cooking, heat-
ConnecTable Solar Charging Stations are an ideal highest eficiency factors in the North American provides system appliances for residential, com-
solution for property owners who want to meet market—a single collector can supply up to 20% mercial, and industrial applications, and collectors in ing, water pasteurization, and even for increasing
the power output of a PV panel. It’s ideal for use in
current and future charging demands, sustainably. of the energy required to heat 1000 square-feet. three different sizes (4" x 6.5", 4" x 8", and 4" x 10"). everything from camping to emergency responses,
Outdoor spaces that were formally charging “dead The system can operate on a stand-alone basis
Engineering and design services are also available.
zones” due to lack of infrastructure can be trans- www.solarhotusa.com
and serves well for water, cooking, and heating
or be integrated into the main heating system of needs in developing countries.
formed into popular gathering places with the instal- residential, commercial, or industrial buildings, www.california-sunlight.com
lation of fully off-grid, solar-powered picnic tables. with or without external air pre-heating. ESOLAIR
These robust, highly resilient charging stations from
reduces greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to
CarrierClass Green Infrastructure are ideal for uni- LEED and BOMA Best certiications. The product is
versities, theme parks, campgrounds, and other loca- certiied by SRCC and CSA International.
tions where charging formerly seemed impossible.
www.mc2energy.net
www.ccgigogreen.com
Lochinvar, LLC

EXPERIENCE
Stiebel Eltron, Inc.
Lochinvar offers a complete line of commercial
Stiebel Eltron manufactures energy-saving solar thermal systems, including solar thermal

INNOVATIONTempra Plus tankless electric water heaters, panels, solar thermal storage tanks, a pumping
,
Accelera 300 heat pump water heaters, and solar station, and a wide array of system accessories.
thermal renewable energy systems. Tempra Plus The most recent introductions to the Lochinvar
EXPERIENCE
tankless electric feature advanced low control to line are the Strato-Therm+ and Thermal-Stor
automatically keep output temperature constant Solar Thermal Storage Tanks. Designed to provide
FRANKLIN
a simple, cost-effective options for integrating
and provide unlimited hot water. Accelera 300
Heat Pump water heaters have the largest solar energy into any application, Strato-Therm+
capacity (80 gallons), highest energy factor
and Thermal-Stor each offer the functionality of a
solar thermal storage tank, indirect water heater,
(2.73), lowest power input (2.2 kW with backup
The SubDrive SolarPAK System is ideal for providing water element), and the lowest power consumption and hydronic buffer tank in a single, space-saving
anywhere the sun is shining. Powered by a renewable energy source, (1391 kWh/year). Solar thermal systems are great unit. Through Lochinvar’s complete offering,
it is capable of tackling the challenges of the harshest environments.
Get the quality you expect from the name you already trust.
hedges against fossil fuel price volatility. Federal designers can specify commercial solar thermal
Low voltage option now available.
tax credits are available, and often state and systems utilizing a single source manufacturer.
local incentives are as well, cutting the cost of an
www.lochinvar.com

installed system by up to 40%.
solar.franklin-electric.com
www.stiebel-eltron-usa.com

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