Solar Thermal Installations for Commercial & Public Properties

Solar thermal cash rebates are now available for commercial solar water heating systems! That's why solar thermal installations are all the buzz in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Since Fall 2010, owners of apartment buildings, multi-family residential buildings, businesses, and industrial facilties may apply for rebates of up to $500,000 for the installation of qualifying solar hot water systems. Contact us to get started »

A solar water heating installation is designed to be a solar pre-heat for a conventional gas system. Solar pre-heating reduces the amount of natural gas needed to heat water by increasing the temperature of water entering the conventional storage tank and heating system. We can take care of 60 to 65 % of the domestic hot water needs of an apartment building. That means real savings to the apartment building owner. In a conventional system, it receives water at 60° and then, requires a certain amount of energy necessary to raise the temperature to 120°. The solar preheat reduces the amount of energy needed by one half.

How Does a Solar Thermal System Work?

The solar collector absorbs heat from sunlight
Sends the heated water into a separate storage tank
Sensors determine if the water needs additional heating before entering the hot water system in the building

Solar hot water services offered by Occidental Power include design and installation of new systems, removal and reinstallations of systems prior to and after the installation of a new roof, panel repair, and preventative maintenance inspections.

Invest in solar water heating and reap benefits from savings, rebates and tax credit! Get started with a solar thermal installation! Call us now at 888.49.SOLAR (76527) »