Solar Hot Water is all about saving money on your monthly energy bills. Hotels, resorts, hospitals, medical clinics, government facilities, agricultural farms and other commercial buildings are finding that free solar energy is proving to be a real money saver and great return on their investment. When choosing the right commercial solar water heater for your business, you will first need to decide approximately how much you would like to save on your monthly energy costs. All solar water heaters are designed to save energy, but the latest advancements in solar technology have allowed many manufacturers to improve the efficiency on newer models. The efficiency of any new solar water heater is measured by a set of numbers called the solar energy factor and the solar fraction.Solar water heaters with higher numbers are more energy efficient, and this is true for either the solar factor or the solar fraction. Solar energy factor numbers range from 1.0 to 11, while the solar fraction only varies from 0 to 1.0. Most systems have an energy factor of 2 or 3, and a solar fraction that falls between 0.5 and 0.75. It is important to keep in mind that the selection of a solar water heating system for your business cannot be measured on energy efficiency alone. Thermal ratings, size, and overall costs are also variables to consider when you are in the market for a solar water heater. Feel free to call us any time you have any questions about these ratings or the quality commercial solar water heating products that we offer.
