Solar Skies

• Solar Skies Series Solar Thermal Collector Installation Guidelines (2011)-

  This document produced by Solar Skies is an example of installation guidelines for solar collectors. It includes relevant information as to how to install the collectors, but also the best locations in the house to install the collectors, recommendations regarding maintenance and other technical specifications. The document also includes an warranty template.

  Author: Solar Skies

  Date: 2011

  Pages: 9

• USA: Low Expectations and a Shift towards Commercial Systems-

  Commercial applications have gained momentum in the US over the last two years. The system shown in the picture is a project by the The Leveredge company from Florida. The 223 m² installation heats up to 15,000 litres per day.
  Photo: The Leveredge

• Confident Newcomers in the U.S.- After almost 20 years of stagnant markets, since 2005 the U.S. solar thermal market is exploding. According to the official governmental statistics (www.eia.doe.gov) the market rose by 77 % in 2006 to 111,480 m² (78 MW_th). After many years of winter sleep the local industry is waking up. Interesting and self-confident newcomers enter the stage.