Solar Thermal Water Heating Solutions Ideal for residential & commercial domestic hot water, space heating and pool heating applications
2 Residential and commercial solar thermal water heating solutions Save money. Save energy. Go solar. Savings up to 75% off your water heating bills* Reduce your carbon foot print Increase your property value with a modern water heating system *Results may vary depending on installation Solar Thermal Net Cost Calculator Example Average Calculation* *May/May not apply in your area. As tax credits & rebates vary by state, contact your local tax professional to learn how these may apply to your solar thermal system. Installed Cost...$9,000.00 *State Rebate...$1,000.00 *Utility Rebate...$ 500.00 Net Cost After Rebates... $7,500.00 30% Federal Tax Credit... $2,250.00 Net Cost...$5,250.00 Minimum Savings After All Rebates (In this Example) 42% Tax credits, savings & rebates Solar thermal installations are eligible for a Federal Tax Credit of up to 30% of the installed cost* State and local utility company rebates can mean even more savings and incentives *Visit www.dsireusa.org for U.S. residents, or www.cansia.ca for Canadian residents to access the latest rebate opportunities for your state & region. "I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don't have to wait 'til oil and coal run out before we tackle that." - Thomas Edison (1847-1931)
The sun generates more energy in one day than all of our fossil fuel resources combined. World's Annual Fossil Fuel Consumption Total Annual Solar Energy Coal Oil Gas Uranium Natural Reserves Now is the time to start utilizing renewable resources Every 20 minutes, enough energy is transmitted to the earth s surface to supply the annual global energy demand Electricity generated by the U.S. by burning fossil fuels: 75% The estimated time to consume our remaining fossil fuels: 45 years Currently, solar energy accounts for < 1% of the U.S. energy supply How a solar thermal system works Solar thermal systems from Bosch are fully integrated solutions to meet most hot water needs. Solar thermal systems utilize free energy from the sun to produce domestic hot water, space and/or pool heating for residential or commercial applications. Here is how a Bosch solar thermal system works: Solar collectors contain an absorber that heats up when exposed to both diffused & direct sunlight The absorber collects and transfers the sun's heat through a network of tubes filled with a heat transfer fluid to a storage tank for later use When the heat transfer fluid in the collectors is warmer than the bottom of the storage tank, the solar controller will turn on the solar pump station to transport the hot fluid from the collectors through a heat exchanger where the solar energy is transferred to the stored water The collectors, the pump station, and the storage tank are connected with supply and return piping that is insulated to minimize heat loss As the system heats up or cools down, an expansion tank accounts for expansion and contraction of the heat transfer fluid Let a Bosch factory-trained contractor help you design a no-hassle system that solves your hot water needs.
www.bosch-climate.us 4 Bosch solar thermal systems reinventing energy efficiency Solar Thermal Collectors Device used to absorb energy from the sun, converting it into heat for producing hot water, space heating and / or pool heating. Controls An electronic controller that manages the operation of a solar thermal heating system ensuring your system delivers high efficiency and reliability. Tankless Water Heater The perfect high efficiency back-up water heater for your solar thermal system, producing hot water on demand. Pump Station Device that circulates the heat extracted from the sun within the collectors to the water in the solar storage tank for producing hot water. Expansion Tank Safety device used for absorption of excess pressure caused by thermal expansion of the heat transfer fluid under high temperatures. Bosch system integration Solar, tankless, boiler, and geothermal solutions from Bosch Bosch is committed to reinventing energy efficiency by offering smart solar, tankless, boiler and geothermal products that produce hot water and indoor comfort solutions. Bosch products work alone or together as an integrated system that can be customized for your unique household demands. To learn more about these products and Bosch systems visit the Energy Efficiency Home at www.bosch-climate.us
www.bosch-climate.us 5 Bosch solar thermal innovation. Designed for everyday modern efficiency. Since 1886, the Bosch brand has stood for first class technology, innovation, reliability and quality. Understanding the need to utilize renewable resources, Bosch has created an extensive solar thermal product line to save energy, reduce CO 2 emissions and contribute to energy independence while lowering monthly water heating bills through customizable solutions for any hot water need. Solar water heating systems can make a substantial reduction in utility bills, saving you as much as 75% of the cost for water heating Whether remodeling, building a new home, updating plumbing or water heating systems, there is no better time to enjoy the benefits of a Bosch solar thermal system: More than 25 years of solar thermal expertise Systems designed to facilitate upgrades for future expansion Confidence in being able to purchase all solar, tankless, boiler and heat pump needs through one source Reduce installation cost through "plug and play" components Reliable customer support with spare parts availability throughout North America Ideal for residential or commercial hot water, space heating and pool heating applications Bosch products meet or exceed industry certification standards Bosch products are also renowned for their reliability and longevity. All products are built using top-grade materials and tested to meet the highest standards for performance, sustainability and safety.
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