How It Works

Solar Energy is unquestionably one of the greatest sources of energy on our planet. The potential is so vast that the energy from sunlight striking the earth for 40 minutes is equivalent to global energy consumption for a year.

There are three basic methods of capturing solar energy:
passive solar: capturing the sun’s energy by orienting buildings to face south
solar thermal: heating water (or another liquid) to provide heat and hot water
photovoltaic: turning solar energy directly into electricity

Applications
Scotian WindFields Inc is pleased to offer a quality solar thermal energy system in partnership with local manufacturer, Thermo Dynamics Ltd.

Solar thermal energy is a very efficient and cost effective method of harnessing energy from the sun. Solar thermal can be used to provide domestic hot water for residential consumption, provide space heating through in-floor systems, or preheat water for use in boilers for heating. It can also be very useful in targeted applications such as swimming pools or laundry facilities. A great feature about solar thermal is that one of the world’s leading producers of solar thermal equipment, Thermo Dynamics Ltd. is located in Dartmouth NS. They have built a manufacturing facility in Burnside which is heated using their own products.

Download the technical brochure to learn more about solar thermal hot water heating works in your home or business application.

To find out if solar thermal will work for you take our quick solar quiz and then contact us at solar@scotianwindfields.ca.