Eliosolar Architectural Hybrid Shades

What are eliosolar Hybrid Architectural Shades?

Hybrid Shades, designed, patented and manufactured by eliosolar, are architectural sun-control and shading devices such as sunshades, facade sun-shields, trellis or canopies, which contain an integrated solar collector. Hybrid Shades offer the dual advantages of a simultaneous passive and active solar system: while providing shade to cool the building, the structures harness the sun’s energy to generate hot water for the building’s usage.

How do eliosolar Hybrid Shades work?

eliosolar Hybrid Shades have a cooling effect on interior temperatures by shading outer shell of building, lowering needs on cooling system and saving energy.

The thermal collector inside the structure is an active system which harvests the sun’s energy by absorbing the heat into water, or a non toxic antifreeze protected through a heat exchanger, that is pumped into a solar storage tank system.

How do eliosolar Hybrid Shades impact the architecture of the building?

eliosolar Hybrid Shades modern and clean design will enhance the appearance of any building. Structures design can also be customized to any specification to match the architecture of the buildings where they will be installed.

As far as the energy system is concerned, solar collectors are completely concealed from view within the structures, making it a non issue.

How much hot water can be produced by an eliosolar Hybrid Shades?

Large scale installations on schools, commercial sites or manufacturing buildings can produce thousands of gallons of hot water each day. Residential installations provide substantial amounts of hot water when engineered to maximize the systems performance with respect to the solar and weather conditions found in each area.

What is the recommended size of an eliosolar Hybrid Shades?

For commercial applications, the size of Hybrid Shade Structures is determined by the hot water needs of the building and the Structures design. Length, spacing, color and finish of aluminum tubings used for fabrication, quantity of linear feet of pex in the thermal collector and the location and orientation of the structures will affect the total size calculation.

For residential installation, in warm climates, an average of 250 to 300 square feet surface area (a medium size patio cover) is appropriate for domestic hot water heating in a single family home (80 gallons water heater). In colder climates, plan for a 50 to 60% increase in surface.

Can eliosolar Hybrid Shades be used with an existing hot water system?

In case of retrofit and renovation, Hybrid Shades can easily be installed and connected to any existing plumbing and hot water system.

Can eliosolar Hybrid Shades be used for pool heating and radiant floor heating?

Yes.

Can eliosolar Hybrid Shades be used for cooling?

Besides the obvious cooling effect of the shades during day time on glazed surfaces, the system can also provide radiant cooling in certain application by operating the system during cool night temperatures.

How long will it take to pay for my investment?

Payback time depend on many variables, mainly the surface of the structures, the type and size of the building and the sun exposure but also whether your current hot water system is powered by natural gas, electricity, or propane.

A detailed analysis of each project is necessary to determine the pay back period which can be from a few years to more.

Have eliosolar Hybrid Shades been certified?

eliosolar Hybrid Shades are certified by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) and qualify for Federal energy tax credits and State incentives and rebates, lowering the cost of purchase and installation by 30 to 50%.

What are the maintenance requirements of an eliosolar Hybrid Shades?

Since the solar collector components of the system are fully encased within the aluminum structure, they are permanently protected from the weather and harmful UV exposure. With no moving parts within the structure, maintenance is minimal. In case of leaks, the structure can be easily open and the pipes replaced by an HVAC technician or a plumber.

Can eliosolar Hybrid Shades be used in cold climate?

Yes. We recommend using closed loop glycol systems in extremely cold environments.

What about hurricane or hail resistance?

eliosolar Hybrid Shade collectors are completely protected from the elements and impervious to hurricane force winds or hail. The structures themselves (such as facade sun shields) made of solid extruded aluminum will actually provide added protection to building’s glazing.

Can eliosolar Hybrid Shades overheat?

No. eliosolar Hybrid Shade collectors generates low temperature heated water ideal for domestic hot water,radiant heat system, pool heating and other low temperature heat distribution systems. Collectors include a water circulation system which will automatically regulate water temperatures depending on the external weather conditions.

Can eliosolar Hybrid Shades be a fire hazard?

No, the thermal collector components are all non-flammable. Even when the system is not circulating heat transfer fluid (water or glycol) and the structures are producing heat, the system is always non-combustible.

What is eliosolar Hybrid Shades warranty?

eliosolar Hybrid Shade collectors carries manufacturer warranties of up 15 years. The useful life of the system is predicted to be 30 years or more.

How available are eliosolar Hybrid Shades?

eliosolar Hybrid Shades are available generally 4-8 weeks from the date of order, depending on the design or customization required.

Are there any tax incentives available for eliosolar Hybrid Shades?

Residential and commercial installations of eliosolar Hybrid Shades are eligible for tax credits, rebates and incentives provided under the Federal Energy Bill. Residential and commercial installations may be eligible for additional rebates or incentives, depending upon State and local provisions that vary widely from State to State. More.

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