Solar Energy for the Individual
Solutions for using renewable solar energy at the source
A product that allows the power generated from photovoltaic panels to be used directly and locally. Flexible in operation, it can be used with on-grid and off-grid applications. Converts power generated from panels to heat for hot water and space heating.
Created by a dedicated team of engineers using the products we sell to meet our own daily living needs. We stand behind our products with a greater understanding of your needs.
What it does
PV direct heating. Solar power used directly in your home or business for heat and hot water allowing your renewable energy to be used by you.
How it’s different
No inverters, no batteries, no utility company needed. Smaller buy in cost and faster return on investment.
Uses what you already have to leverage what you are looking to gain.
Efficient, simple, affordable. That is PV direct heating.
Allowing you to use your existing hot water tank or hydronic heating system saves you money and space. Allowing the product to operate with a grid tied inverter for utility credit or a battery bank with charger gives you flexibility to use the device.
Solar systems have become complex and a commodity associated with licensed professions and regulatory bodies.
There is another way.
A simpler way, a cheaper way, even a more efficient way.
Why is heating the best application for PV Direct
The data says it best. On average, a third of total electricity usage in a residence is from hot water and space heating. […image not correct, circling air conditioning…need to fix…]
Why PV Direct makes the most financial sense
Solar panels have dropped dramatically in price, but the layers of cost around it and continuing to grow.. By minimizing the costs associated with panels, the total cost becomes affordable.
There are two versions of the product, both serve the same function to provide heat and hot water using direct PV power. However, they operate in different ways. One is intended for use with a solar system containing a battery bank and charger. In this setup the charger acts as the primary load for the panels. The second version is to be used as a stand alone device which can also be configurated with a grid tied inverter.
On-grid system containing an inverter. If the buy back cost from the utility company is less than the retail cost you pay, then you are losing money to the utility company. If the difference between the buy back rate and retail rate is large enough, it makes financial sense to use the solar power you need first, then to sell back the rest.
Off-grid system containing a charger and battery bank. Solar efficiency is not just an operating efficiency spec, it is also determined by how much power is harvested each day. With a battery based system, the power draw is only based on the amount of charge needed by the battery bank. Put that unused power to use by applying it to something we all need, heat and hot water.
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