Solar Thermal Reference Projects

Kuhns Bros. Log Homes Incorporated

SunMaxx Solar Installation at Kuhns Bros. Log Homes Inc.

In February 2012, Dave Brugge completed the installation of a solar thermal system at Kuhns Bros. Log Homes Incorporated in Frewsburg, NY.   The installation included 1 ThermoPower VHP-30 and two ThermoPower VHP-20 solar collectors as well as a 280 gallon solar storage tank.   The solar system provides both hot water and heating for the building with a solar fraction of approximately 65%.  This new solar thermal system replaced the previous propane forced air furnace and electric hot water.

SunMaxx Solar Thermal System Installed at Vanillen Dairy in Ovid, NY

During February of 2012, a commercial solar thermal system was installed for the Vanillen Dairy in Ovid, New York.   The system uses five ThermoPower VHP-30 solar collectors, roof mounted, along with a 211 gallon solar storage tank.  The system was installed to provide both domestic hot water and heating and is tied into their existing propane hot water tank and boiler.   The system provides 100% of the domestic hot water needs from late Spring through early Autumn and 75%  of the domestic hot water and radiant floor heating from late Autumn through early Spring.

SunMaxx Solar System Installed in Springville, NY

During March of 2012, a residential solar thermal system was installed for Mike Beres of Springville, New York.   His system uses two ThermoPower VHP20 solar collectors which are ground mounted, as well as an 80 gallon solar storage tank.  The system provides 95% of his domestic hot water needs from late Spring through early Autumn and 80% from late Autumn through early Spring.  The system tank has an electric element and tied into a 40 gallon propane hot water tank and wood boiler.  He took advantage of the $4000 from NYSERDA's Solar Thermal Incentive Program.

SunMaxx Installs Solar Thermal System in Greece, NY

In February 2012, a residential solar thermal system was installed for Nick Napolitano in Greece, New York.  The system includes one ThermoPower VHP-30 solar collector, roof mounted, as well as an 80 gallon solar storage tank.  The system provides 85% of the domestic hot water needs of the residence.  The system is tied into a 40 gallon gas hot water tank.  Nick took advantage of the $4000 credit from the NYSERDA Solar Thermal Incentive Program.

SunMaxx Installs Residential Solar Thermal System in Hamlin, NY

In January 2012, a residential solar thermal system was installed for John Beres in Hamlin, NY.   The solar thermal system includes five ThermoPower VHP-30 solar collectors, roof mounted, as well as a 211 gallon solar storage tank.  The system provides both heating and hot water to the residence.  It provides 90% of the domestic hot water needs and 80% of the heating needs for a baseboard heating system.  Mr. Beres took advantage of the $21,000 incentive from NYSERDA.

SunMaxx Solar Installation in Blasdell, NY

During the Fall of 2012, a residential solar thermal system was installed for Dick Zandi of Blasdell, New York.   His system uses one ThermoPower VHP-30 solar collector which is roof mounted and an 80 gallon solar storage tank.  The system provides 80% of his domestic hot water needs and is tied into an existing 40 gallon gas hot water tank. He took advantage of the $4000 from the NYSERDA Solar Thermal Incentive Program.

SunMaxx Installs Residential Solar Thermal System in Hamlin, NY

In July of 2012, a residential solar thermal system was installed for Tommy Smith of Hamlin, New York.  His system uses five ThermoPower VHP-30 solar collectors, with an awning mount, as well as a 211 gallon solar storage tank. He took advantage of the NYSERDA Solar Thermal Incentive Program and was provided $15,960 toward his system.

SunMaxx Installs Solar Thermal System at Singer Farms in Appleton, NY

In September 2012, SunMaxx Solar completed the installation of a solar thermal system at Singer Farms in Appleton, NY.   The installation included five ThermoPower VHP-30 solar collectors, ground and roof mounted, as well as a 120 gallon solar storage tank.   The solar system provides both hot water and heating for the building and is tied into an existing 1000 gallon propane/wood burning hot water tank and boiler.  The system provides 100% of the domestic hot water needs from late Spring through early Fall and 75% from late Fall through early Spring.

SunMaxx Solar Installs System at Hometowne Cafe in Hamlin, NY

In August 2012, SunMaxx Solar, in conjunction with Simply Solar Systems LLC, completed a solar thermal installation at the Hometown Cafe in Hamlin, NY.  The installation included five ThermoPower VHP-30 evacuated tube solar collectors, which were awning mounted, along with a 211 gallon solar storage tank. This system provides approx. 75% of the businesses domestic hot water needs.  The tank has an electric element and it's tied into a 50 gallon electric hot water tank.  Hometown Cafe took advantage of the $25,000 from the NYSERDA Solar Thermal Incentive Program.

SunMaxx System Installed at Krony’s Pizza in Hamlin, NY

In August 2012, SunMaxx Solar worked with Simply Solar Systems LLC to design and install a commercial solar thermal system for Krony's Pizza in Hamlin, NY.  The solar thermal installation included five ThermoPower VHP-30 evacuated tube solar collectors and a 211 gallon solar hot water storage tank. The collectors are roof mounted and provide approx. 75% of the businesses domestic hot water needs.  The new system ties into two gas hot water tanks (1 at 40G and the other at 50G).   They took advantage of the Solar Thermal Incentive Program through NYSERDA and saved $25,000.