The first two Heliodyne Solar Hot Water Systems for 2012

These two 80 gallon solar hot water systems were installed and commissioned in January 2012.

The first system in located in Smith’s Parish and was installed as the home was undergoing renovations.

The second system is located in Somerset and was installed on a newly built home. The home owners also installed a 3.0 kW PV system and a solar pool pump!

3.0 kW – Somerset

This 3.0 kW PV system was installed on a newly constructed home in Somerset. A BELCO net meter was installed in January 2012 which allows the home owners to sell back power to the grid. The PV system, in combination with a solar hot water system, will provide 50% -60% of the homes electricity requirements. In addition to being grid tied, the home owners also opted for a battery back-up option which will provide them with power in the event of a BELCO power failure. In fact, the PV system had been up an running, providing power to the home for 4 months prior to the installation of the BELCO net meter.

SolarWorld PV Modules / Schneider Inverter

1.44 kW – Paget

This 1,440 watt PV system was installed in December 2011. The generated electricity will be used to help offset the electrical requirements of the home. Every kilowatt generated will directly offset a kilowatt needed to be purchased from the utility. The system is also “net metered” allowing any excess electricity to be sold back.

Solar Direct Pool Pumps

Heliodyne Control Units – “Helio-Flo”

The Helio-Flo unit is the brains of the hot water system. It contains the controller, circulating pump, check valves, temperature gauges, shut off valves and all connections. All this in a very neat package that can be mounted on or near the storage tank.