Free Hot Water congratulates our neighbors at Santa Clara University for their solar thermal performance and innovations at the U.S. Solar Decathlon—and we also thank them for including Free Hot Water. Santa Clara called their entry “Radiant House,” a name … Continue reading
One of the first books on solar energy that I ever read was A Golden Thread: 2500 Years of Solar Architecture and Technology by John Perlin. Below, Perlin is interviewed about the (ancient) history of solar hot water and discusses … Continue reading
Many California vineyards today are using solar PV (electric) panels to offset the electricity used in their vineyard and tourist operations. Mainly, wineries use solar PV panels to reduce the cost of their water irrigation operations. These powerful pumps use … Continue reading
If you’ve ever wanted to see the potential of solar thermal energy, watch this video below. Or better yet, go to Okotoks, Alberta, and see The Drake Landing Solar Community (DLSC), a unique solar water heating AND solar space heating housing … Continue reading
We love to give solar thermal marketing advice at Free Hot Water. We’re a manufacturer and a distributor of solar hot water equipment, so our job isn’t to sell solar thermal jobs, but to support our installers with engineering, equipment, … Continue reading
We often talk about how social media can help your solar business here on the Free Hot Water blog. At SPI 2011, Free Hot Water helped to organize what’s called a “Tweet-up,” where solar people who know each other on … Continue reading
I’ve just returned from China, a country that is the solar thermal leader of the world, and yet, I personally found a lot less solar hot water in Shanghai than I thought I would. Not only is China the world’s … Continue reading
Need some feel-good solar video PR for your solar thermal website? The Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA) produced a series of promotional webisodes last year around the time of Solar Power International. These videos clocked in about 5 or 6 … Continue reading
We realize it’s difficult to convince home owners to invest in solar hot water systems when gas prices remain relatively low. The case (and incentives) are far greater for larger commercial systems. Nevertheless, there are still advantages for residential … Continue reading
Here’s another video that Free Hot Water distributors and installers can use to help market solar hot water installations and our line of solar thermal collectors. We call this video “Free Hot Water Solar Collector vs. Pick Up Truck.” Many … Continue reading
