Solar Thermal for Institutions

Solar thermal for schools, colleges or institutional building helps almost everyone!!

Schools, hospitals, senior homes, and other institutions often have plenty of unused room on their roofs that are ideal for the installation of a solar thermal system. Flat roofs are best but any roof with good southern exposure will allow the solar collectors to be easily mounted. As with residential applications the ideal angle will be approximately the same as latitude. (Toronto = 43 to 60 degrees depending on proposed usage)

Sizing Your System

How much hot water do you need?

Sizing the system correctly is an important step so that you obtain a solar system suitable for the needs of your commercial building. You should always consider professional advice on sizing all the components for a solar water heating system but with a few small calculations you will be able to get a good idea of what's required in terms of collectors and storage tanks.

First, determine the number of full time residents that will be using the facility on a daily basis. Residents will typically use between 10-20 Gal (40-75L) of hot water per person. In addition you will have to determine other uses of hot water including heating, cooking, cleaning, and auxiliary uses.

Contact Zolarayz for assistance in sizing your system.

Investing in Your System

How much do you have to invest?

A solar thermal system is an affordable way to lower energy bills and help the environment at the same time. As with other renewable technologies upfront capital is required to purchase the equipment and installation necessary. After installation your solar thermal system will provide many years of free energy provided by the sun.