RENW just finished a great install in Ada County Idaho. We installed 2 – 20 tube solar panel systems. One panel is designed to provide enough hot water for a family of 4. We focus on “Affordable Solar Solutions” delivering high quality installs for affordable prices. This install we use the extra energy from the 2nd panel to assist in comfort heating the home. When heat is not required in the home the home owner can switch with two ball valves over to heating the hot tub. This solution allows both panels of renewable energy to be used year round. We have a great roof mount system that is secure and water tight. If you are considering reducing your utility costs please give us a call for a free solar site visit.
Category: Idaho Solar
Solar For the Future!
I love getting out and telling people about what solar hvac can do to help them save on energy costs!
People are always amazed to hear how efficient our systems are; while they can see the benefits of whole home holistic services now they often overlook the fact that the savings lead well into the future!
A recent study which analyzed about 22,000 home sales (with just under 4,000 of which were solar homes) across 8 states between 1999 and 2013, showed an average price premium of about $4 per watt of installed solar PV, with an average price premium of about $15,000 for a solar home with a typical system (3.6kW) installed.
In addition, one of the best investments that you can make for your IRA or retirement is Solar. By investing in solar you are stabilizing your energy costs for the future! You won’t have to worry about your income keeping up with the increasing energy costs when you’re getting your energy from the sun. These savings are tax free and will pay dividends on a monthly basis as well. Our Whole Home Holistic Solutions for homes generally payback in less than 8 years — that’s even with estimating a 5% energy escalator.
Please consider this as part of your investment strategy! Solar in Idaho has never made more sense! Call: 208-577-6537 for a FREE solar site visit.
Solar HVAC Solution in New Plymouth ID
Renewable Energy NW, LLC completed another “affordable solar solution” for a great family in New Plymouth ID. The project included an energy efficient American Standard air to air heat pump, a variable speed blower, an efficient media air filter system, a humidifier, an on-demand electric hot water heater and a two panel solar thermal system for heating the hot water and assisting on comfort heating.
The complete system is saving the customers more than 50% on their utility costs for their home. The air quality is significantly better with a consistent humidity and clean filtered air.
This install is a great example of a holistic renewable energy solution that will provide affordable, efficient and clean comfort for you home for years and years.
Solar Hot Water for Car Wash
In May we installed 8 Lava solar thermal units in a car wash in Idaho. The Lava units have a 50 gallon insulated non pressurized tank to store the energy collected during the day. The energy is then consumed heating the hot water for the car wash.
The energy can also be used in the winter to assist heating the radiant floor system for the car wash bays.
We also installed a Hi-bred water storage system in the mechanical room with a 95% efficient boiler. The project funding was assisted with the help of a USDA REAP Grant of 25% and a US Treasury Grant of 30%.
The owner of the car wash is very happy with the savings and performance of the system.
The car wash is able to turn the natural gas off in March and then turn the gas back on in October due to the increased energy heating the radiant floors.
– See more at: https://www.renewableenergynwllc.com/blog/solar-water-heating-car-wash#sthash.aYcQGrmz.dpuf
Hot Water energy is typically 25% of the household energy load
According to the US Department of of Energy approximately 25% of a typical houses energy load is consumed heating hot water. A typical house is heating water 24/7 365 days a year. By choosing solar thermal application you can supply up to 90% of your hot water needs with energy supplied from the sun. One 20 tube solar thermal panel creates 65 gallons of hot water on a clear winter day regardless of outside temperature (due to the evacuated tube). The circulation pump uses less than .5 amps and costs less than $1 per month to collect the energy from the sun. The system collects energy all day at a gain rate of 3-5 degrees gained through each panel and the water flowing at 2-3 gallons per minute. The hot water is stored in and insulated tank for night time baths and morning showers. Then the process starts all over again. What a great feeling to take a nice steamy free shower to start your day off.
