DIY Solar Thermal Reference Projects

SunMaxx Solar Thermal System Installed in Casselberry, Florida

In January 2013, a residential solar thermal system was installed by and for Bob Goodman in Casselberry, Florida. The system includes one ThermoPower VHP-20 solar collector, roof mounted, as well as an 80 gallon HelioMaxx Pro Electric Backup tank. Bob is now reaping the benefits of solar thermal technology and says, "even with the extra company of five people at his home, he didn't need to use any electricity to heat his hot water!"

SunMaxx Solar System Installed in Geneva, NY

During the Fall of 2011, a residential solar thermal system was installed for and by Calvin Adams of Geneva, New York.  He purchased a SunMaxx HelioMaxx-FP PRO 50G Pre-Packaged Kit.  His system uses one TitanPower Plus SU2 flat plate collector which is ground mounted, a StorMaxx Premium PTEC 50 Gallon Storage Tank with two Heat Exchangers and a UniMaxx Plus Pump Station.  This cost effective investment will save him 40 – 50% in propane for his domestic hot water use each year.  The solar fraction of this system is 50% at his location.  He took advantage of the 30% federal tax credit for homeowners who install qualified solar thermal systems.  Now he and his wife are reaping the benefits of solar thermal energy!