Solar Thermal Systems

Solar Thermal systems are simple in concept. The sun warms the water. The application of this concept in the reality of residential and commercial constructions is much more complex but entirely practical with the design and implementation assistance of Westhaven. Installation of a solar water heater can reduce water heating bills by as much as 50 to 80%.

Advantages of Solar Thermal Technology

  • Solar thermal panels transfer the sun’s heat, as opposed to generating electricity
  • Their most popular application is to heat water
  • Solar thermal is a great technology to offset energy usage for a water heater or an outdoor pool
  • Solar thermal power can be used to heat or cool a home, depending on solar thermal technology
  • Most residential heating systems use gas and this solar technology offsets gas usage


    • Solar Thermal System


    What to Expect?

  • One popular type of solar thermal heating system uses pipes filled with water in conjunction with solar thermal panels
  • The sun’s heat is conducted through the solar thermal panels to heat the water in the pipes
  • There are two types of solar thermal systems: active and passive systems
  • Active systems use pumps and controls to regulate the hot water.
  • Passive systems do not, and they are typically only in mild climates
  • There are also solar thermal heating systems that heat homes by radiating the heat from the pipes to warm the air


    • When to Buy?

  • Solar thermal heating systems can be a great complement to a PV system
  • When your home has high gas usage, solar thermal systems can be installed to offset that usage PV and Solar Thermal combined might allow you to become nearly energy independent
  • Westhaven reviews your home’s biggest energy demands
  • We figure out which type of solar system combination will make the most sense for you


    • Solar Thermal Technology

    Solar thermal installations consist of a solar thermal collector on the roof, a control unit with a pump and a potable water storage tank.

    The solar collector absorbs the heat from the sun’s radiation (infrared and UV) and transfers it onto the solar liquid (transport medium) which runs through the collector and the copper pipes into the hot water tank where it passes on the heat to the surrounding water. Solar makes for the ideal hot water system.

    Solar Thermal Principles

    The appropriate form of solar water heating equipment can be chosen after a site evaluation that considers the load-bearing capability of the roof, the hot water demands of the household, the possibility of freezing temperatures, and other significant factors. Westhaven’s design and implementation expertise can help maximize your water heating bill savings.

    Recent Projects – Solar Thermal Systems

    Here are some of our recent solar thermal projects.

    Westhaven is an experienced Solar Thermal System Contractor. We professionally handle the design and installation of a Solar Thermal system for you.


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