NYSERDA Anounces New York State Solar Thermal Incentive Program!

NYSERDA Announces New York State Solar Thermal Incentive Program! NYSERDA and the State of New York have just announced the PON 2149 "The First Solar Thermal Incentive Program in New York State". The program is a 5 year, 25 million dollar solar thermal program with system incentives from 4,000 up to 25,000 dollars. NYSEIA and NYSERDA have been working extensively recently to discuss the incentives necessary to jump start the solar thermal market. The two organizations have also discussed several other important topics to increase solar thermal awareness in New York such as streamlining the paperwork process, alternative certifications to NABCEP and alternative methods for measuring the displacement of electrical usage. We were pleased to see that PON 2149 recognizes many of the concerns expressed by NYSEIA and provides that individual incentives will start at a rate of $1.50 per kWh (or mmBtu equivalent for Non- RPS funding based on estimated displaced electrical usage). While these incentive levels may be adjusted as necessary in order to meet the program goals, they are an excellent first step in creating a robust solar thermal marketplace in New York State. The PON also provides alternatives to NABCEP certification, alternatives to certify displaced electrical usage and a streamlined application process.

We have a full program/rebate breakdown here: NYSERDA Commercial Solar Thermal Rebate Program

The full program details can be seen in these PDF documents http://www.nyserda.org/funding/2149pon.asp

Update: After reviewing the recently announced New York State solar thermal rebate program PDF and program details at SunMaxx Solar we have discovered our solar thermal training courses are a part of the incentive program. When applying for your incentive for your solar thermal system you can fill out any one or all of the 5 solar thermal training courses offered by SunMaxx Solar on your incentive form. For more details about training courses visit the Installer Training page More information on New York Solar Rebates and Incentives

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Titan Power-Plus 2.4 by SunMaxx Solar is now Certified

December 9, 2010 SunMaxx Solar just received the new Solar Rating and OG-100 Certification for our Flat Plate Collector the TitanPower Plus SU2 2.4! The SunMaxx TitanPower Plus-SU2 2.4 is the most technologically advanced and efficient flat plate produced by SunMaxx to date. Its ultrasonic welded high-density copper absorber and TiNOX selective coating enable it to deliver an astounding 81% efficiency based on absorber area. This double harp style collector's innovative mounting system also provides the versatility needed for residential, commercial, and drainback applications. SunMaxx Solar is an industry leader in the manufacturing 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.

OG-300 SunMaxx Solar Incentive Kit Outperforms the Competition

Thanks to an upgraded performance rating from the SRCC, purchasing a SunMaxx solar thermal hot water heating system just became more affordable for California state residents. The SunMaxx ButlerMaxx prepackaged solar hot water heating kit has long been an industry standard as a turnkey solution for heating hot water in residential applications. ButlerMaxx prepackaged kits utilize an innovative design which enables them to be adapted to virtually any pre-existing hot water heating system with a storage tank. Designed by Barry Butler, PhD, chair of the American Solar Energy Society’s Solar Thermal Division, the components of the system created a new standard for streamlined turnkey system design. When installed with SunMaxx evacuated tube collectors, this package set the bar for solar hot water systems, both in terms of heat output and ease of installation. Many state rebate and incentive programs, such as those available in Arizona and New Jersey, require that solar hot water heating systems be OG-300 certified in order to qualify for any rebates or incentives. However, some states, such as California, also require a minimum performance rating in order to qualify. California residents and those in other states can now receive the maximum rebate from these programs thanks to an upgraded performance rating for the SunMaxx ButlerMaxx prepackaged solar hot water kit. This means that not only is the ButlerMaxx prepackaged kit one of the highest rated solar thermal systems in the industry, but also just became one of the most affordable. Customers purchasing a ButlerMaxx prepackaged kit can now benefit from a significantly smaller investment in a SunMaxx solar thermal system, a reduced payback model, and yet not sacrifice quality or system performance.

SunMaxx Solar Wins Contract for Solar Thermal Installation at Fort Hood, TX Military Base

SunMaxx Solar announced today the company will soon be starting a large solar thermal system installation in the United States at the Fort Hood military base in Texas. Located approximately 60 miles from the state capital of Austin, Fort Hood covers a total of 340-square miles and supports multiple units, a corps headquarters and a robust mobilization mission. The installation is tentatively scheduled to be completed by early spring 2011, and will include six solar thermal hot water heating systems to meet the domestic hot water needs of six different buildings on the base. The systems will incorporate a total of 198 SunMaxx TitanPower Plus-SU2 flat plate solar collectors, one of the highest rated flat plate solar collectors in the industry, and will provide 30-50 percent of the energy necessary to meet the domestic hot water load. System efficiency is expected to be 60-80 percent, and will reduce carbon emissions by a significant amount annually. The system will be installed by Intelligent Green Solutions (IGS), an authorized SunMaxx solar thermal installer located in Ithaca, New York. IGS is central New York’s premier solar thermal installer and energy efficiency consultant. For more information about IGS, you can visit them online athttp://www.intelligentgreensolutions.com. You can also contact a customer representative toll free at 1.866.669.1786.

Beacon Housing Authority to Improve Energy Efficiency with SunMaxx Solar

Energy-efficient improvements are on tap for two Beacon Housing Authority (BHA) developments, thanks to federal stimulus funds totaling $735,000 provided from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through a competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Ron Traudt, the housing authority's executive director, said the money will be used for improvements in the Hamilton Fish Plaza and Forrestal Heights housing complexes. BHA manages 245 public housing apartments and provides Section 8 rental assistance to over 300 families living in their jurisdiction. "We are very proud of being able to make energy-saving improvements," he said. Residents who pay their own utilities will realize savings as well, Traudt said. A SunMaxx solar thermal domestic hot water heating system comprised of 30 SunMaxx TitanPower Plus-SU2 flat plate collectors will be installed in each housing complex. It is estimated that each system will handle 41 percent of the necessary energy load required for heating hot water in each building. The installation for the Hamilton Fish Plaza is scheduled for completion by the end of this year. Late spring is the targeted completion date for the Forrestal Heights location. The system will be installed by Intelligent Green Solutions (IGS), an authorized SunMaxx solar thermal installer located in Ithaca, New York. IGS is central New York’s premier solar thermal installer and energy efficiency consultant. For more information about IGS, you can visit them online at http://www.intelligentgreensolutions.com. You can also contact a customer representative toll free at 1.866.669.1786.

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. NJIT collectors

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.

SunMaxx Solar Wins Contract for Solar Thermal Installation at Los Angeles AFB

SunMaxx To Install Solar Thermal System At Los Angeles Air Force Base

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

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