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Quotes for Thought
"I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don't have to wait till oil and coal run out before we tackle that." -Thomas Edison.
"What is the use of a house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on?" -Henry Davide Thoreau
"We are surrounded by insurmountable opportunities." -Pogo
"It is not incumbent upon us to do everything that must be done, it is only incumbent upon us to do our part." -Ancient scripture
"I have no doubt that we will be successful in harnessing the sun's energy... If sunbeams were weapons of war, we would have had solar energy centuries ago." -Sir George Porter
"The use of solar energy has not been opened up because the oil industry does not own the sun." -Ralph Nader
"We will have solar energy as soon as the utility companies solve one technical problem - how to run a sunbeam through a meter." -Anonymous
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SOLAR HEATING - WATER HEATING
Why use fossil fuel to heat the water in your home or business when there is so much free heat to be had from the sun!
Mirasol Solar Energy Systems custom designs every solar water heating system to fit your needs, budget and available space. We are not just riding the green wave by offering one-size-fits-all solar systems that sacrifice good equipment you already own; we live and work green by reusing, repurposing and recycling every good piece of hardware in place to work with your new solar system. Our green design philosophy saves you money and keeps useable stuff out of the landfills!
Not only do we design economic and sensible systems but we also help out the do-it-yourselfer consumer. We have partnered with Duda Diesel to help promote your Go Green initiatives that may be a more affordable solution for you.
DUDA DIESEL is an exclusive American owned and operated online store that is dedicated to providing Alternative Energy Supplies such as SVO, biodiesel, solar water heater technology and will soon offer solar electrical cells (PV cells), wind power, geothermal systems and energy efficient devices such as LED lights and systems which recycle heat.
Some immediate supplies we recommend that may be of interest to you for new or existing systems are: - Click below links to visit Duda Diesel website -
The easiest and least expensive way to add solar to your home is by heating the water you use in your home for bathing, showers and laundry with a Solar Thermal Collector. It has been said that investing in solar water heating for your home or business is better than investing in the stock market! Solar water heating will:
Decrease your home energy bills by 14% if you heat with natural gas and 25% or more if you heat with propane or fuel oil. Decrease your home's carbon footprint by 30%. (The CO2 output of a gas water heater is a little more than the CO2 emissions of an average automobile.) Increase the value of your home. Protect you from increases in energy costs. Give you State of New Mexico and federal tax credits of 30% of the system cost. Gross receipts tax is also waived for solar equipment and installation. Be an investment that pays for itself in 5 to 7 years and then puts money in your pocket.
DRAINBACK, OPEN LOOP SYSTEM
For heating domestic water, we recommend the drainback, open loop system. Its advantage over all other confirgurations is year-long, safe, automatic operation in any climate. It is the strong favorite of those who just want to turn on the faucet without caring where the hot water comes from.
This system will not boil or freeze. Unlike the simpler, direct systems, the tank water is heated via a heat exchanger. After the system collects all available sunlight, the heat transfer fluid -usually plain water- drains back and stores in a tank, thus preventing freezing in the collector. Space heating options can be readily added to this system including radiant or forced air heat.
"We are an authorized dealer of SPP-30A collectors."
Mirasol Solar Energy Systems uses American-made Evacuated Tube Collectors by Solar Panels Plus (SPP) to directly heat the water with the sun's rays. Evacuated tube collectors are 21st century solar technology that lasts a life time, stands up to New Mexico's high winds and produces more heat during the winter months.
Evacuated Tube Collectors used for various types of installs.
The efficiency of Evacuated Tube Collectors is greater than flat plate collectors. Less collectors are needed. Mirasol Solar Energy System is an expert in retrofitting solar water systems into your home or business. We minimize your costs by custom designing your system to work with your existing water heater as back up. We guarantee that you will have plenty of hot water every time you need it!
Learn more about the application, advantages, and technology of Solar Water Heating systems and how you can benefit by using these systems. Read about Solar Thermal Water Heating FAQS.
Mirasol Solar Energy Systems is the "go-to" expert for custom-designed solar water system retrofits and conversions. We make solar water heating affordable, effective and a sure investment!
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A Bright Idea 
Tankless water heating systems work great with solar! The solar system preheats your water, applies the right pressure to move the hot water quickly to each faucet and you save lots of money on your energy bill!
If a big Solar Thermal or PV system is a little too much of an investment for you, start small. Just heating your domestic water with a Solar Thermal System can mean big savings for you.
Photovoltaic systems for making electricity can start small too. The new mircroinverters that attach to each, individual solar panel means that you can start with just one or two panels that can produce power for a major appliance such as your TV or a freezer. Then you can add more panels as you can afford them.
You will continue to get tax rebates whenever you add more solar to your home or business.
SOLAR WATER HEATING FOR BUSINESSES
What business is not concerned with overhead? Reduce yours with SOLAR WATER HEATING.
Some businesses may be eligible for immediate refunds from the federal and/or state governments.
Businesses that can greatly benefit from solar water heating are:
- Beauty Salons
- Car Washes
- Food Process Plants
- Fire Houses
- Health Clinics
- Health Clubs
- Hospitals
- Hotels/Motels
- Laundromats
- Restaurants
- Schools
A LITTLE GREEN
GOES A LONG WAY
Find little, inventive ways to save energy. Look at all the appliances you use and how you use them. You may find that some of your habits are small energy wasters like small leaks in a boat. You can plug up those holes for big energy savings with little changes, such as:
You may love your Pamela Anderson screen saver but she is not an energy saver. Screen savers continue to use the monitor at full power and do not conserve energy. Remember - manually turning monitors off is always the better energy-saving strategy.
Consider resetting your printer margins narrower and using a smaller font to reduce the paper that you use, and the trees that are cut down and energy used to ship the extra paper you are wasting.
When it is time to upgrade your computer, consider a laptop. They are much more energy efficient than a desktop model.
Move halogen lamps away from the air conditioning thermostat. The heat produced by the light will make your air conditioner run longer than is necessary.
Plant tall, creeping vines on the western wall of your home. They will reduce the afternoon heat on your house in the summer but let the heat through when the plant drops its leaves in the winter.
Speaking of plants, bamboo makes a great natural fence, can grow a foot a day and absorbs huge amounts of carbon dioxide.
Buy locally grown, raised and produced goods to avoid trucking.
Plan a green wedding: get your cake at a local bakery, order seasonal flowers, and buy wine from a local vintner.
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