Active Space Heating

Solar space heating generates active space heating in two separate forms – solar air heating in utilizing a blower, and solar water heating utilizing pumps. Both types of active space heating systems are very reliable and can supplement the home's building needs.

Solar Water Heating Systems:

Solar water heating can supplement heat for in-floor radiant, as well as through an exsisting force air furnace by means of a hot water coil. Solar water heating system is often installed with a storage tank and sized to heat the building during sunny conditions, and at the same time, store heat in the tank for future (night time) use.

Solar Air Heating Systems:

Solar air can be integrated into exsisting ductwork or a completely seperate duct run can be fashioned. A solar forced air system simply draws the air from the home and into the collector, the sun heats the air, then a blower draws that heated air back into the structure.

The collectors that GreenSky promotes and installs have some special adaptations: one are dividers that force the air to serpentine through the system for 2 benefits. It will "scrub the corners", utilizing the entire collector heating surface, plus, the air will stay longer in the collector obtaining a higher temperature.

Also, this specialized solar air heater is equipped with a copper absorber plate located directly behind the solar glass and is sealed.  Your air actually circulates behind the copper absorber plate. The copper is anti-bacterial insuring you peace of mind. 

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