The strong commitment to clean and safe energy led to the development of the Thermomax Solar Energy System, a major technological breakthrough for solar water heating - a professional system that actually works, even in Winter!
There exists a lack of belief in the effectiveness of solar energy in northern climates, together with a lack of knowledge about the performance ability of solar heating systems.

Systems installed since the early 1980s were performing efficiently and are saving their users a substantial percentage of their domestic hot water bill.

Environment

Many people already appreciate the need to reduce fossil fuel emissions - particularly carbon dioxide. In north America every kilowatt hour of electricity produces about 2.2 lbs. of CO2. In most areas only $100 worth of electricity puts well over one ton of CO2 into the atmosphere!

Even natural gas (methane) will produce over seven tones of CO2 annually from an average house, and because methane is such a powerful greenhouse gas, tiny leaks in the system pollute a great deal. Put another way, a domestic Thermomax system annually prevents the equivalent pollution of one car!

Payback

A solar heating system like this can pay for itself many times over in its 20+ years of lifetime, depending on fuel cost increases and adaptability towards using solar energy. What else can you buy that even begins to pay for itself?

When looked at as a return on investment, a quality Thermomax solar system is actually a far better investment than most pension plans. The return on investment on a Thermomax system is generally over 5% and it can be as high as 14%.  As utility prices rise the return on investment will rise, increasing the original value. More importantly, you own the system, therefore it can never be a bad investment! You can even take it with you if you move!

System Design and Installation

Standard designs for Domestic Hot Water systems are available. These vary depending on your location and whether the area is liable to freezing. They can either use a Differential Controller and an AC pump, or be stand alone "Off Grid" systems. Ask us about custom designs for integrating solar with woodstoves, hot tubs, pools, radiant heating etc.

A Thermomax solar heating system is easy to install and a complete DHW installation can he completed within a day or two. In fact, the collector is so light and modular that it can be installed by just one person!