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 USING
SOLAR ENERGY TO CUT YOUR HOME HEATING COST
Adding
(retrofitting) a solar space heating system to your home
is one way to combat increasing energy costs for your
home. If the sun shines on your home for most of the day
in the winter, it is a potential candidate for solar hot
air panels.
These
panels are mounted on the roof or the south-facing side
of your home. A flexible ductwork system will transfer
the indoor air through the panel baffling system where
the heat transfer is made. The return duct delivers the
warmed air to your house. This air transfer is powered
by a 12-volt blower motor, which can also be powered by
a photovoltaic panel for further energy savings. An alternate
application ties your duct work into your existing furnace.
A
typical system will reduce home heating cost 30%, depending
on the size of the system and weather conditions. Michigan
is a great area to take advantage of solar hot air systems
due to a long heating season, and high utility rates.
System
Diagrams
Air
Heating System - Air
Heating
Dual Mode System - Water
and Air Heating
Dual Mode System - Water
and Air Heating with storage tank
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