Flat plate collectors are characterised by their excellent cost:benefit ratio and can be installed vertically or horizontally and are best suited to pitched roof installations. Vacuum tube types offer higher solar yields independent of their location and are primary suited for walls or flat roofs as the individual tubes can be rotated to suit the solar angle needed.

Flat plate collectors are the most common type used in the domestic solar water heating systems, specially in India, in view of their cost economics. Evacuated tube collectors have also been proposed for domestic solar water heating systems, but are not commonly available. Concentrating collectors are likely to be more useful for higher temperature applications such as power generation and industrial use. See similar questions...

If only the collector is mounted on the roof it should blend into the roof design quite well. Apricus AP solar collectors are very thin and can be flush mounted on a roof. From a distance they look somewhat like a skylight. You may have to check with your local council regarding building restrictions when installing your solar collector. Click here to view installation photos. See similar questions...

Not necessarily. The solar panels should just be installed where they can be in the sun a good portion of the day. Depending on the angle of the mounting surface, east and west facing systems can function equally as well. Our solar panels can be fitted on just about any roof, including a flat roof. However, if possible, it should be north-facing. See similar questions...

Not necessarily. The solar collectors should just be installed where they can be in the sun a portion of the day. Depending on the angle of the mounting surface east and west facing the system can function equally as well. See similar questions...

When comparing peak efficiency levels it may seem that there is little difference between flat plate and evacuated tubes, in fact flat plate may actually be higher, but this is during minimal heat loss conditions. When averaged over a year evacuated tube collector have a clear advantage. The key points are: Due to the cylindrical shape of the evacuated tube, the solar tubes are able to passively track the sun throughout the day. See similar questions...

Easier Installation – One person can quickly and easily install a SUNDA collector without a hoist or special tools because the vacuum tubes, manifold, and frame are installed separately. This unique feature results in substantial savings in installation time and expense. This is not possible with most flat plate products because of their one-piece construction. Superior Insulation – As any good thermos bottle proves, there is no better insulator to heat transfer than a vacuum. See similar questions...

The performance of pool heating collectors does not vary significantly when comparing their energy delivered per day per square-foot of equivalent collector area (i.e., Btu/day-sq ft). Thermal performance ratings for all collector types are available from the Florida Solar Energy Center Public Information Office. (Request publication FSEC-GP-16.) See similar questions...

Solar collectors are streamlined, lightweight panels that lie flat and conform to the slope of the roof of your house. If the roof is not suitable, an angled rack can easily be mounted in the yard. The number of panels you need depends on the size of your pool. See similar questions...

Solar Industries is the only solar pool heating collector that has survived a grueling 23 year life expectancy test performed in the Arizona desert. In addition, Solar Industries offers the strongest warranties in the industry, which are backed up by actual field experience since 1976. See similar questions...

Yes. AP collectors can be used in temperatures as low as -30oC, although performance is greatly reduced in such extreme conditions. Good heat output is still achieved in mild sub-zero conditions. See similar questions...

Yes they may be mounted on a flat roof, or on the ground by using a stainless steel Flat Roof Frame. The collector should be installed at a minimum of 20o angle to ensure optimal heat pipe operation. See similar questions...

Yes. AP solar collectors can be connected in series or parallel to provide large scale hot water production for a commercial settings such as a school, hotel or office building. There is really no limit to the size of the system, however collectors must be installed in banks of no more than 150 tubes (in series), otherwise the water may boil. See similar questions...

Yes they may be mounted on a flat roof, or on the ground by using a stainless steel Flat Roof Frame. The collector should be installed at a minimum of 20o angle to ensure optimal heat pipe operation. See similar questions...

Yes. Apricus solar collectors can be connected in series or parallel to provide large scale hot water production for a commercial settings such as a school, hotel or office building. There is really no limit to the size of the system, however collectors must be installed in banks of no more than 150 tubes (in series), otherwise the water may boil. See similar questions...

the present time, the Florida solar industry is almost exclusively using black polypropylene plastic collectors. These panels may be either rigid or have individual pipes running lengthwise (see Figure 2). Individual collectors are normally 4'x10' or 4'x12'. Other types of pool collectors are flexible rubber mat, arrays of black plastic pipe or tube-on-sheet panels made of copper or aluminum. See similar questions...

Photovoltaic (PV) electricity systems up to 5 megawatts (MW) capacity are eligible, although incentives are paid only for the first (1) MW of capacity. Please note that the program currently funds only solar electricity (also called photovoltaic) systems. It does not provide rebates for solar hot water systems. New structures: New construction is already required to meet Title 24 energy efficiency building standards, which will be familiar to your contractor or developer. See similar questions...