SunMaxx Solar CEO Adam Farrell to be Guest Judge at Global Student Entrepreneur Awards
November 12, 2010 As the premier global competition for undergraduate students, the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards inspire students to adopt entrepreneurial endeavors by bringing global visibility to student business owners who are innovative, profitable and socially responsible. As an Entrepreneurs’ Organization program, the GSEA operates as a global series of competitions for student entrepreneurs who are attending a recognized high school, college or university, own a for-profit business, are principally responsible for its operation and have been generating revenue for a minimum of six consecutive months. This year’s competition will take place on November 17-19 at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Center in Kansas City, Missouri, in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week. SunMaxx Solar CEO, Adam Farrell is no stranger to this competition. In 2005, Mr. Farrell himself won the award for his endeavors in the solar technology industry. Building on inspiration from a high school science project, he would go on to establish Silicon Solar, Inc., a successful photovoltaics company based in Ithaca, New York. Mr. Farrell, along with his brother Matt Farrell, has since gone on to form SunMaxx Solar, the solar thermal division of Silicon Solar, Inc. Mr, Farrell has received the honor of being invited to be one of the judges for the final round of competition. Final round judging will take place on Thursday, November 18, with Gala Awards Dinner announcing the winner later on that same evening.
SunMaxx Solar is an industry leader in the manufacture and distribution of turnkey solar thermal solutions for domestic hot water and space heating systems. Our prepackaged solar hot water and space heating kits are specially designed for either commercial or residential applications. For more information, please visit SunMaxx Solar online at www.sunmaxxsolar.com. You can also contact a solar thermal specialist at 1.877.786.6299 or connect with SunMaxx Solar on facebook or twitter.New Jersey Institute of Technology Goes Green with SunMaxx Solar Domestic Hot Water System
November 5, 2010 Thanks to $1.6 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), installation of energy efficient and renewable energy technologies was recently completed at the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Oak Residence Hall. The project was approved by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and the U.S. Department of Energy as one of seven projects in the $20.6 million State Energy Program funded by ARRA. Upgrades to the building will reduce electrical energy use by an estimated 50 percent, and fossil fuel use by an estimated 40 percent. Among the technologies implemented is a SunMaxx solar thermal hot water heating system. Installed by Mechanical Degrees, Inc., the system consists of 37 SunMaxx ThermoPower-VHP30 evacuated tube solar collectors and incorporates a StorMaxx-NP 2,084 gallon non-pressurized tank for storage. Inside the tank are a total of 11 stacked 90 foot heat exchanger coils (two per stack); four for the solar loop and seven for the heating of the domestic hot water. Sixty-five percent of the energy needed to heat the building’s hot water is efficiently handled by the SunMaxx solar hot water heating system. According to Boris Shapiro, executive director of technical services and program project manager, the plan utilizes a number of innovative renewable energy and energy efficient technologies. “NJIT’s facilities team has created an energy improvement plan that utilizes an innovative mix of technology to upgrade operations and reduce the ecological footprint of this building,” Shapiro said. “We expect Oak Hall to emerge as a model building that can be used to introduce energy efficiency concepts to the state’s higher education community.” SunMaxx Solar is an industry leader in the manufacture and distribution of turnkey solar thermal solutions for domestic hot water and space heating systems. Our prepackaged solar hot water and space heating kits are specially designed for either commercial or residential applications. For more information, please visit SunMaxx Solar online at www.sunmaxxsolar.com. You can also contact a solar thermal specialist at 1.877.786.6299 or via twitter (@sunmaxxsolar) and on facebook. 
SunMaxx Solar CEO Adam Farrell to Present at 2010 Advanced Energy Conference
October 29, 2010 Government, business, and non-profit leaders will come together to discuss energy opportunities and challenges at the 2010 Advanced Energy Conference. The conference will take place at the New York Hilton in New York, NY, November 8-9. Featured speakers will discuss the continuing evolution of the new energy landscape, bringing their unique insights to a broad range of energy issues that impact the economy, job market, environment, and homeland security. 
Adam Farrell, CEO of SunMaxx Solar, will be among the featured speakers at the conference. His topic of discussion, "Commercial Solar Thermal System Design & System Optimization", will include an overview of the commercial solar thermal markets in the United States, and “best design” practices for system optimization and performance. An analysis of both flat panel and evacuated tube technologies will be presented, comparing the performance outputs as well as the optimized system designs and load applications for each type of collector technology. Review of commercial sizing techniques for storage tanks, pumps, collectors, and expansion vessels will be analyzed as well during the presentation. SunMaxx Solar is an industry leader in the manufacture and distribution of turnkey solar thermal solutions for domestic hot water and space heating systems. For more information, please visit us online at www.sunmaxxsolar.com. You can also contact a solar thermal specialist at 1.877.786.6299.
Adam Farrell, CEO of SunMaxx Solar, will be among the featured speakers at the conference. His topic of discussion, "Commercial Solar Thermal System Design & System Optimization", will include an overview of the commercial solar thermal markets in the United States, and “best design” practices for system optimization and performance. An analysis of both flat panel and evacuated tube technologies will be presented, comparing the performance outputs as well as the optimized system designs and load applications for each type of collector technology. Review of commercial sizing techniques for storage tanks, pumps, collectors, and expansion vessels will be analyzed as well during the presentation. SunMaxx Solar is an industry leader in the manufacture and distribution of turnkey solar thermal solutions for domestic hot water and space heating systems. For more information, please visit us online at www.sunmaxxsolar.com. You can also contact a solar thermal specialist at 1.877.786.6299.SunMaxx Solar Wins Contract for Solar Thermal Installation at Los Angeles AFB
SunMaxx Solar announced today the company will soon be starting a large solar thermal system installation in the United States at the Los Angeles Air Force Base in Los Angeles, California. Scheduled to be completed by the middle of 2011, the installation will be for a domestic hot water and space heating system, and will be comprised of 96 SunMaxx ThermoPower-VHP30 evacuated tube solar collectors. The total collector square footage amounts to over 5,300 square feet. The system will be installed by 411 Greenwave, a San Diego, California-based authorized SunMaxx solar thermal systems installer. For more information about 411 Greenwave, you can visit them online at www.411greenwave.com.HONDA iDream Student Challenge Winner Designs Electric Car
Honda recently announced the winners of the first iDream Student Challenge at the 2010 Honda Initiation Grant (HIG) Technical Horizon Symposium in Columbus, Ohio. With a focus on technologies that advance the quality of human life, the iDream Student Challenge is a scholarship program designed to inspire new thinking to everyday challenges and foster a spirit of innovation among the leaders of tomorrow. This year's competition included 19 teams of Ohio State University science and engineering students, whose projects offered creative engineering solutions and innovative technologies in one of three categories: Electronics, Mobility, and Materials. A total of $60,000 in grant funding was awarded to the top three teams in each category. In the Mobility category, Solar Solutions, comprised of team members Brad Engel, Michael Nesteroff, and Jake Wither along with their faculty mentor, Professor Yann Guezennec, won first place with their project, "Solar Thermal Electric Car Charging Station". The project focused on designing a system that would utilize solar thermal technology to produce electricity to charge electric vehicles. The winning design has now moved into the production stage of its development. The Solar Solutions team will incorporate SunMaxx ThermoPower-VHP evacuated tube solar collectors and a SunMaxx solar thermal storage tank. The team also relied on data and technical information from SunMaxx Solar, which the team used as points of reference in their presentations. SunMaxx congratulates Solar Solutions on receiving this award and is proud to have played a part in this unique implementation of solar thermal technology. For more information about the Honda iDream Student Challenge and the Solar Solutions winning project, please visit: http://student.hondagrant.com/winners.aspx?ID=4
SunMaxx Solar bids on solar job at White House
Ithaca, NY - Friday October 8, 2010 SunMaxx Solar is pleased to announce that they are bidding on a solar collector project at the White House in Washington D.C. The installation in scheduled for spring 2011. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu said of the announcement, “This project reflects President Obama’s strong commitment to U.S. leadership in solar energy and the jobs it will create here at home. Deploying solar energy technologies across the country will help America lead the global economy for years to come.” SunMaxx could not be happier with the decision to implement solar technology at the White House. Previously, solar panels were installed in 1979 during President Jimmy Carter's term in office. They were then taken down in 1986 during the Reagan administration. Aside from the company's interest in acquiring the bid, SunMaxx Solar hopes that this installation on the White House, and the national attention it is sure to draw, will help the American public better understand the viability of solar technology as a reliable and cost-effective alternative energy source.Utah ASES Solar Tour SunMaxx Solar Thermal Education
SunMaxx Solar Brings Solar Education to Utah Solar Tour
American Forks, UT - September 23, 2010 Over 400 students were in attendance at the Utah Solar Tour 2010. The event, sponsored by the Utah Solar Energy Association (UtSEA) was highlighted by the opening of the new Solar Educational Park. The park was created by TRA-Mage, Inc., a manufacturer of roof-mounting systems for solar panels. The students learned how the sun can turn on electric lights, heat a shower and purify water. This is the first year that UtSEA has offered tours for K-12 students, said executive director Levi Belnap. “We wanted students to see solar energy and touch it,” Belnap said. “This was an opportunity for kids, at a young age, to come out and see this is the future. There are career paths here that will be available.” In fact, students were able to meet Adam Farrell, CEO of SunMaxx Solar, whose entrepreneurial interests in solar power were inspired by a high school science project. Farrell demonstrated solar technology which was developed and produced by SunMaxx Solar, one of two solar companies he started. So that students could take home the experience of what they had learned, SunMaxx gave away solar powered toys for the students to enjoy after their day at the tour. SunMaxx Solar also took the opportunity to introduce itself into the Utah solar energy markets. Recently, SunMaxx and TRA-Mage announced a long-term partnership where the latter would be providing solar mounting hardware for SunMaxx solar panels. Both companies are industry-leaders with their respective product lines and have proven success in the worldwide marketplace. SunMaxx Solar offers complete turnkey solutions for domestic hot water and space heating in both residential and commercial applications. SunMaxx is also committed to solar thermal education and training via their EduPower Training Program, which to date has trained and certified over 1,000 solar thermal installers worldwide.SunMaxx at Solar Power International in Los Angeles October 12-14
Solar Power International (SPI), previously called Solar Power Conference and Expo, was created in 2004 when the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) joined together in partnership to fill an obvious void: North America was missing a business-to-business solar conference and expo. With an industry growth rate of more than 40% per year, there was a need for a single event where industry could come together with potential customers, policymakers, investors, and other parties necessary for continued rapid growth. It didn’t take long for the event to establish itself as the premiere solar event in the US, growing from 1,100 attendees to over 24,000 in just six years! There are many existing and new solar events popping up around the US. However, Solar Power International has been established as the only “must attend” solar event in the US. It is the largest solar conference and expo in North America, currently by a factor of more than 5, and attracts the widest range of professional attendees. The event also educates consumers through a one-night public opening of the expo hall. Solar Power International 2010 takes place October 12-14 in Los Angeles, CA. SunMaxx Solar will be displaying a variety of new solar thermal products, as well as have solar experts on hand to answer any questions pertaining to their industry-leading product line and turnkey hot water heating solutions. SunMaxx will also highlight its outstanding dealer/installer program. Individuals in the plumbing, construction or HVAC professions will have the opportunity to see how SunMaxx Solar can help them expand and grow their business by becoming certified SunMaxx dealer/installers. Be sure to visit SunMaxx at Solar Power International 2010, booth #4711, and see why SunMaxx Solar is “an investment with real returns.”