Solar Thermal Certifications FAQs

What labels do I need for my solar hot water system to pass California Solar Initiative (CSI) inspection?

What labels do I need for my solar hot water system to pass California Solar Initiative (CSI) inspection? If you have purchased your system from SunMaxx, we have a PDF with the appropriate labels that you can print on a color printer, laminate, and cut apart. Each label has a designated location. Contact your sales rep.

What Does SRCC OG-100 & OG-300 refer to?

What Does SRCC OG-100 & OG-300 refer to? OG-100 is the SRCC certification for solar thermal collectors. OG-300 is the SRCC certification for solar thermal systems. The federal tax credit and some state incentives require only OG-100 certification. Other states and organizations require OG-300 system certification to collect incentives. All of our flat plate and evacuated tube collectors are OG-100 certified. We also have an excellent line of OG-300 certified kits. When you chose a system from us, select a kit that will qualify for all available incentives in your area.

What is the SRCC and why is it relevant to your products?

What is the SRCC and why is it relevant to your products? The Solar Rating and Certification Corporation is a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to provide authoritative performance ratings, certifications and standards for solar thermal products, with the intention of protecting and providing guidance to consumers, incentive providers, government and the industry. Our SRCC certifications are relevant because it qualifies our SunMaxx Collectors for all Federal and State Solar Incentives and verifies that SunMaxx products perform on par with leading Solar Collectors.

What is Solar Keymark Solar Thermal Certifications?

What is Solar Keymark Solar Thermal Certifications? The Solar Keymark is a voluntary third-party certification mark for solar thermal products, demonstrating to end-users that a product conforms to the relevant European standards and fulfills additional requirements. Benefits of SK Solar Thermal consumers: *High quality products *Guarantee that the product sold is identical to the tested product *Confirmation that the products are FULLY tested according to the relevant standards. *Eligibility for subsidies

What is CSA?

What is CSA? CSA is an International organization that is a leading provider of product testing and certification services. All of our Sunmaxx Solar Collectors have received the CSA certification. CSA is a organization based out of Canada and is required for our Canadian customers to receive government incentives.

What is NABCEP and why is it important?

The North American Board of Certified energy Practitioners is a standard of excellence for Solar Installers. Anyone who meets the criteria for NABCEP certification meets the most rigorous demands for competency in the US. Being NABCEP certified allow you to gain eligibility to a broader market through incentive based-programs that require NABCEP certification. It will also allow you mobility to move from state to state. Please view the following link to learn about NABCEP certification.