Solar Thermal Energy Heating

For 65 years, VELUX has been utilizing the power of the sun to bring natural light into homes through skylights and roof windows. Now VELUX is bringing its Solar Water Heating system, proven for years in Europe and around the world. Using a solar thermal heating system to heat the water in your home will reduce your monthly utility bill, and your family’s carbon footprint on the world.

As energy prices continue to rise, and environmental concerns high on the nation’s agenda, savvy Ottawa homeowners are on the lookout for alternative energy sources. VELUX, a global leader in skylights and other solar technologies, and CES Canadian Energy Solution Ottawa are meeting this need by providing solar thermal heating systems. As you can see, there are many benefits to solar hot water heating that make it a great energy choice.

On average, if you install a solar water heater, your water heating bills should drop 50% – 80%. Also, because the sun is free, you’re protected from future fuel shortages and price hikes. Other financial incentives include:

1. Anticipated Payback period of 3-7 years.
2. Solar energy can be produced even at low temperatures.
3. Solar energy if an unlimited resource.
4. Solar energy does not produce harmful emissions or require transportation or pipelines.
5. Help Reduce household energy consumption and the nation’s reliance on toxic fuels.

How Solar Thermal works

1. The sun heats a solution in the rooftop collectors.
2. The heated solution is pumped through the heat exchanger in the hot water tank.
3. The heat exchanger heats the water in the hot water tank and the solution recalculates back to the rooftop solar collectors, where the cycle continuously repeats.
4. The heated water in the hot water tank is now ready for use in the home