SunMaxx Solar Completes Solar Thermal Installation at Northern Arizona University
avwFm87mDz2012-02-28T14:53:55+00:00In the summer of 2011, SunMaxx Solar completed a solar thermal installation at Northern Arizona University (NAU), which provided a domestic hot water system for the University’s new Health and Learning Center, the training facility for their NCAA sports. The project encompasses over 5,300 square feet of SunMaxx ThermoPower VHP-30 evacuated tube collectors. 102 individual collectors provide a domestic hot water system for the University’s new Health and Learning Center. This center, formally the NAU Recreation Center, was remodeled in 2011, creating the NAU Health and Learning Center. The newly remodeled facility includes an indoor jogging track, 38 foot climbing wall, larger weight room, multi-purpose gym and cardio theatre. It also includes all on-campus medical services that were previously housed at another location on campus. The new solar thermal system was installed and commissioned during the Summer of 2011.
NAU is located in Flagstaff, Arizona and its campus rests on approximately 740 acres. The solar thermal system was installed to reduce the energy footprint of the building, and in turn, the University gained LEED points (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – an Internationally recognized green building certification system). To achieve a LEED certification the university needs 70% of the domestic hot water to be provided by solar panels which exceeds 6% of renewable energy of the buildings total energy use. Since the installation at NAU, they have recovered 60% of initial cost of solar installation through federal incentives and a local utility program. The funding for this project was estimated at around of 1/3 of a million dollars.
SunMaxx Solar and Intelligent Green Solutions Install Solar Thermal System at Moody Air Force Base
avwFm87mDz2012-02-28T14:32:15+00:00SunMaxx Solar, a leading, vertically integrated manufacturer of solar thermal systems and components, is pleased to announce the installation of a solar thermal system at Moody Air Force Base. The project was conducted in conjunction with Intelligent Green Solutions (IGS) who was contracted by Kevin Kilpatrick and Santiago Iturralde of Slone Associates, Inc. to design and install the solar system. The system was installed to help further the base as well as the Air Forces’ leading green energy initiatives. The solar thermal installation included 420 square feet of 20 TitanPowerPlus SU2 series flat plate collectors. The system was a drainback design with a non-pressurized storage tank. Moody Air Force Base is located near the city of Valdosta in Southern Georgia, 30 miles from the Florida border. The base occupies nearly 12,000 acres of federally owned land. The solar thermal system was installed for a mess hall which serves 3 meals a day to the residents on the base. The system was completely installed and commissioned in January 2012. "Moody AFB, AKEA and Slone Associates, Inc are very pleased with the system configuration, installation and performance. My thanks to all involved at IGS and SunMaxx Solar!!!", exclaims Santiago Iturralde of Slone Associates in Valdosta, GA.
Federal mandates require that 25% of Air Force facility energy use comes from renewable energy sources by 2025 and Moody will help the push to stay on the list of green power partners. The USAF leads the US Government in green energy installations – with more than 6% of their total energy usage across all facilities coming from renewable and green energy sources.
SunMaxx Solar Installs Solar Thermal System At Brightly Farms in Hamlin, NY
avwFm87mDz2012-02-28T12:19:51+00:00 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 28, 2012 – Binghamton, NY – SunMaxx Solar, a leading, vertically integrated manufacturer of solar thermal systems and components, is pleased to announce the installation of a solar thermal system at Brightly Farms. The project was contracted by Matt Beres at Simply Solar Systems who designed and installed the system after a faulty wood and fuel oil heating system burned the vegetable farm's repair shop to the ground in the fall of 2010. When Brightly Farms' new shop was being designed, a key component was the heating system. Simply Solar Systems approached Brightly Farms with the option of adding a solar thermal system from SunMaxx Solar to supplement their heating and hot water needs. The farm chose radiant floor heating throughout the entire concrete floor of the 10,400 sq. ft. building. Brightly Farms was pleased to purchase a SunMaxx Solar drainback system from Simply Solar Systems that would supply 100% of their hot water needs and about 70% of their heating needs. The system is composed of an 822 gallon non-pressurized storage tank with two heat exchangers: (2) 200' coils for the radiant floor and (1) 100' coil for the hot water. The drainback system was plumbed into the heating system using copper, plumbed into the domestic hot water using Pex, and plumbed into the solar collectors using Aquatherm piping. The solar collectors used were the VHP-30's (Vacuum Heat Pipe, 30 Tube). Fourteen collectors in total were used in this job to maximize efficiency of the system. Matt Beres of Simply Solar Systems comments, “The solar thermal system is fully installed, working great, and Brightly Farms couldn't be happier that they no longer need to rely on fossil fuels for heat, but instead harness the power of the sun, thanks to SunMaxx Solar's industry leading products and design assistance!” Located in Hamlin, NY, Brightly Farms cultivates a wide array of vegetation including apples, pumpkins, cabbage, and melons. SunMaxx Solar is proud to announce that the installation by Simply Solar Systems using SunMaxx Solar products on the farm's property is greatly reducing the carbon footprint of the farm, further aiding in reaching its agricultural green energy initiatives. Adam Farrell, CEO of SunMaxx Solar comments, “We are thrilled that this successful installation will help Brightly Farms harvest crops with the power of Solar Energy. The trend of solar power sprouting up across the nation’s farms is emblematic of the connection between the earth, economy, SunMaxx Solar, and through the partnership of Simply Solar Systems, who was the perfect spokesperson for the job.” SunMaxx Solar will continue to develop and help procure the installation of solar thermal systems at farmsteads, plantations, ranches and agricultural estates across the nation. SunMaxx Solar aims to build a sustainable future for our global community. In today’s energy consuming world, SunMaxx offers world-class solar energy and renewable products, striving to meet the increasing need for alternative energy sources. For more information contact [email protected].
SunMaxx Solar Installs Solar Thermal System at Ft. Hood
avwFm87mDz2012-02-27T15:46:45+00:00In the Summer of 2011, SunMaxx Solar in conjunction with Johnson Controls and Intelligent Green Solutions (IGS) completed the installation of a Solar Thermal System at Fort Hood, one of the world's largest Military bases located in Killeen, Texas. A total of 93 TitanPowerPlus SU2 series flat plate collectors were installed across five buildings, in addition to solar pumping stations and storage tanks. Each building was also outfitted with a custom ballasted drain‐back mounting system designed specifically for the US Military. This solar thermal system was installed for a domestic hot water heating system, which will pre‐heat water for five of Fort Hood’s dining facilities as well as a large pool collector installation. These buildings, in total, spanned over 94,000 square feet of Fort Hood's campus. The system was completely installed and commissioned during the Summer of 2011. The cost of the project totaled ~$450,000. The solar system was created to offset natural gas consumption with clean, renewable solar energy. The system will effectively function as a pre-heater, with the existing fossil fuel heaters meeting any load not served by solar energy. The amount of potential energy savings was approx. 50% of their loads. The installation, which was a custom design outfitted specifically for the military, was part of an energy conservation program to help reduce Fort Hood’s carbon footprint. This was also a pilot study to see the effectiveness of using solar thermal on the base, which covers a total of 340 square miles in central Texas. Summary of Fractional Energy Savings for each building is below. This figure shows the percentage of energy that can be saved using a solar thermal system as opposed to a conventional heating system. Building 1 = 22% Building 2 = 28.4% Building 3 = 22.9% Building 4 = 31.3% Building 5 = 31.7% Pool = 50% System Efficiency Results: Building 1 = 66% Building 2 = 63.3% Building 3 = 67.9% Building 4 = 70% Building 5 = 40.9% Facility Sizes: Five buildings 30, 20, 15, 10 and 18 panels
SunMaxx Solar Reaches Over 1,000 Hours of Webinars
avwFm87mDz2012-02-27T15:00:11+00:00As Part of the Company’s Ongoing Educational Outreach, SunMaxx Solar Education Manager Commits to Continuing the Free Training Program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 27, 2012 – Binghamton, New York – SunMaxx Solar is pleased to announce its renewed commitment to the company’s webinar program as part of the solar hot water and renewable energy educational opportunities it provides to its subscribers. An industry leader in training today's best solar hot water installers, SunMaxx Solar has provided free key industry insight to thousands with its webinars and seminars. For years, SunMaxx workshops have built a strong, professional network of solar thermal installers in the United States. Continuing its series of free online solar training webinars shows SunMaxx Solar's commitment to keeping solar dealers and installers across the nation up to date on many important topics in the solar hot water installation industry. CEO Adam Farrell comments, “SunMaxx Solar webinars are based on solar thermal technology and are an excellent tool for those wanting to get competitive in the solar energy market.” The virtual 30-minute SunMaxx Solar webinars are usually scheduled on Mondays at noon throughout the year. They allow for a participant Q&A with SunMaxx Solar Education and Training Program Manager, John Maliwacki, or one of his guest presenters. John offers intelligent instruction and information on topics relevant to the solar industry. John adds, “We have topics that can benefit everyone interested in solar energy, from those with a casual interest to seasoned installers. We cover everything from the science behind solar energy to instruction in the actual installation solar thermal systems. Please join us!” The SunMaxx Solar webinars are recorded and archived for future access on the SunMaxx Solar website. A list of topics and discussions can be viewed at any time at http://www.solarwebinars.com/. Previous webinar topics have included , 'How To Do a Complete Site Survey & Properly Size A Solar System' ; 'How Changes In The National Electric Code Effect Today’s Solar PV Installations' ; 'Everything You Need To Know About Solar Collector & Installer Certifications' and insider knowledge tips including, 'Secret Sales Strategies from SunMaxx’s Top Solar Thermal Salesperson'. On March 12 , 2012 , solar engineer expert John Maliwacki will launch a series of short webinars on 'Commissioning Systems' . To sign up for the upcoming training series, or to learn more about SunMaxx Solar weekly webinars please visit : www.solarwebinars.com and www.sunmaxxsolar.com. SunMaxx Solar aims to build a sustainable future for its global community, and the progressive company looks forward to being the ongoing resource for Eco-friendly, energy efficiency and renewable energy educational programs. For more information contact [email protected].