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How a solar water heater works!

When most people think of solar energy and the leaps we are taking as a nation toward a greener movement, they typically think of solar panels and photovoltaic cells. But there is an old stand-by that we don’t think of that can make a big difference. The solar water heater is the silent energy and environment saver that many consumers don’t know enough about.

If you are a new home owner, or if you are a home owner looking toward a retrofit or remodel, pay close attention. A solar water heater company in Phoenix can change the way you heat your home and lower your cost of living by an enormous factor.

Many people who do know about the wonders of the solar water heater are often lead into believing the myths surrounding the high cost of installing a water heater in Phoenix and other areas. What many consumers and home owners do not know is that the cost of a solar water heater in Arizona can be greatly–if not completely subsidized by solar tax rebates and solar credits from both the state and federal governments.

If you’re still not sure as to whether a solar water heater installation in Phoenix is a good fit for you and your home, let the helpful staff at Adair Solar Company in Mesa help you. We offer FREE in-home consultations and we’re running complete solar system packages all summer long. That means you may qualify for a package that includes a solar water heater, radiant barrier insulation, a/c maintenance and more.

Give us a jingle. We’d love to see you get green and save a bundle too! (480) 827-1162

Investing in your home can really warm you up!

Every year in the months before we get our tax returns back, we all daydream of what we will do with the extra money. New furniture? A family vacation? How about a new TV? Instead of the typical daydreams, this year we invite you to invest a small sum of money into adding rooftop solar panels to your Phoenix area home. It won’t cost much, and there are federal and state tax credits and solar rebates that will make it even more inexpensive for you.

Depending on your income and your home, you can qualify for a given amount of tax credit for solar energy–that means that next year when it comes time to file your taxes again, you will have another little something to add to the deductions pile that will help increase the amount of money you get back from either the state or on the federal level, or both!

Federal and state solar tax credits and solar rebates are also good for solar water heaters in Phoenix and the surrounding area, and can also help with the cost of Echo PV installations as well as other solar-based installations and equipment.

If you want the total package on your home in Phoenix (in other words, the rooftop solar panels in addition to the solar water heater, as well as a/c maintenance and radiant barrier insulation) you will get even more money back and may even qualify for more subsidies from the government that can help make your solar installation in Phoenix that much more affordable.

Have questions about how it all works? Get yourself a free in-home consultation with an Adair Solar Company technician who can give you all the details and explain to you in the comfort of your home exactly which rebates and tax credits you are eligible for. Simple dial (480) 827-1162 today for details or to make an appointment!

Echo PV, similar to Sydney's new solar project

We love this story out of Sydney, Australia, because it reminds us a lot of what our own Echo PV solar equipment does. In an article released by The Sydney Morning Herald, writer Ben Cubby discusses how a new solar roof project underway in Sydney will make use of the power that is typically wasted to heat both the air and the water in a residence or other structure.

Cubby tells us, “A NEW form of solar panel that warms air and water as well as generating electricity is being developed by Sydney researchers. The twist in the University of NSW project is that the solar cells are integrated into the structural fabric of a building, so rather than being attached to a roof, they are the roof.”

Much like our Phoenix solar installations that use Echo PV, the idea is to use otherwise underutilized air that moves over the home structure. By harnessing this energy, Echo PV in Phoenix–and this new technology in Australia–are able to create vast amounts of energy saving. So guess what, Adair Solar Company in Phoenix is ahead of the curve!

Cubby goes on to tell us more about the project and how it will work, adding, “The project is also looking at carving out a place for Australian manufacture of some products if possible, with several firms monitoring the progress of the research.”

We love the sound of this. Imagine the jobs we could create here in Arizona if we took a page from Sydney’s book. By creating the new technologies right here at home, and using local scientists who are the ones who know everything about how the desert and sun in Arizona work to create energy, we wouldn’t just be creating awesome energy solutions, we’d be creating jobs that Arizonans badly need!

We hope that this new technology will take hold in Sydney and continue to grow from there. Here in Phoenix, Echo PV is a relatively new technology, but one that makes a huge difference for homeowners. If a solar water heater installation in Phoenix can save you hundred per year, imagine what a system that converts unused air moving above your house could do for your utility bills!

[[Call today for your free in-home consultation for a solar installation from Adair Solar Company in Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Chandler, Tempe, and beyond by calling (480) 827-1162.]]

Solar water heaters: Is it all Greek to you?

We just love the Department of Energy–and their awesome website! While surfing their site, we found this awesome page that explains exactly how solar water heaters work. We at Adair Solar Company in Mesa feel it’s important for consumers in the Valley of the Sun not just to purchase and start using solar equipment, but to understand exactly how it works. The idea is that, when you understand how something works, you don’t have to worry IF it’s working.

The solar water heaters in Phoenix that we install all come with warranties on service and product, so if you ever have any issues with your Phoenix solar water heater, you won’t have to worry–one of our technicians will come right out and help you get right back on track again.

Here’s a little excerpt from the Department of Energy (DOE) and what they have to say about solar water heaters:

“Solar water heating systems include storage tanks and solar collectors. There are two types of solar water heating systems: active, which have circulating pumps and controls, and passive, which don’t.

Most solar water heaters require a well-insulated storage tank. Solar storage tanks have an additional outlet and inlet connected to and from the collector. In two-tank systems, the solar water heater preheats water before it enters the conventional water heater. In one-tank systems, the back-up heater is combined with the solar storage in one tank.”

This wonderful and informative page of the DOE website goes on to discuss the various types of residential solar water heaters. We hope you’ll have a look so you’ll know just how powerful an investment these appliances can be.

Of course, no solar water heater installation in Phoenix would be complete without rooftop solar panels on your house in Phoenix, so be sure to discuss this with the customer service representative you talk to when you call Adair Solar Company in Mesa for your FREE in-home consultation. We’re also here to answer any questions you have about solar tax credits and rebates.

Now is the time for solar energy in Arizona more than ever. It’s cheaper and saves more money than any other type of alternate energy source available in our desert landscape, and we’re happy to discuss other options for money-saving benefits with you too, including radiant barrier insulation, KVAR, and regular a/c maintenance.

Call us today to get started! (480) 827-1162.

Solar energy is the new beef!

Guess what? There are no cons! Unless you take issue with some shiny things on your roof, or you simply can’t stand saving money, or your stomach just turns at the very idea of increasing the value of your home, there are nothing but advantages to installing solar panels on your Phoenix home.

Some may suggest that solar panels can give off a disturbing “not in my backyard” kind of vibe. Well, good news: they’re not in your backyard! In some very rare circumstances, solar panels may have to be set up in an array style in a backyard, but like we just said, this is very rare.

We think solar panels look kinda cool All the cool kids are doing it now anyway. It’s sort of like in the 1980s when everyone was wearing a “Where’s the Beef?” t-shirt. If you were out of the loop, you weren’t wearing one and didn’t get it. As soon as you got it, you got the shirt, and donned it proudly! The difference with solar energy is, it’s not a fad like “Where’s the Beef” was. Solar energy IS the beef, and it’s here to stay (more like blue jeans than slogan-laden t-shirts.)

We have Valley residents whose electricity bills have gone down to nearly zero dollars per month with the use of solar panels and a solar water heater in Phoenix. So what the heck are you waiting for? A Where’s the Beef t-shirt? Don’t hold your breath. And while you’re breathing regularly, give Adair Solar Company in Mesa a call for a FREE in-home consultation for your solar installation (all rhymes intended.)

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There's no stopping the sun!

We all know the advantages of a solar water heater in Phoenix. But there are a lot of misconceptions about how the good old sun works. Many Phoenicians have fears that a solar water heater installed on their home just won’t have that much value during the colder, and perhaps less sunny months of the year. Not so!

As a matter of fact, solar energy in and of itself works a lot differently than most people think it does. That is to say, just because it happens to be cold out, or it might be raining, or we’re having a dreary day, the sun is still doing its job! So what does that mean for Joe and Jane homeowner who have a solar water heater in Phoenix or the surrounding area? It means you’ll still be getting all the help you need from the sun to heat your water and more.

Do you remember being a kid on the beach or at the lake and having an adult tell you that just because the sun doesn’t “look” like it’s out you can still get a sunburn? The same is true for how the sun powers your home. Just because things might look a little like Seattle, the sun is still peaking through the clouds and the stratosphere, reaching your home, and yes, giving your solar water heater in Phoenix all the juice it needs to provide you with all the hot water you were looking forward to for that bath, that load of laundry, and more.

After 35 years of serving the Phoenix area in solar energy, Adair Solar Company in Mesa is here to tell you, the Arizona sun isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Use the sun to lower your bills AND your carbon footprint! Call Adair Solar Company in Phoenix today for your FREE in-home consultation. Simply dial (480) 827-1162.

We’re all for staying cozy and warm in winter and staying cool as a cucumber during the sizzling summer months here in the Valley of the Sun. But we’re also big fans of saving money and creating value in a multitude of ways for the home owners we work with. When Adair Solar Company in Mesa installs solar panels in Phoenix and the surrounding areas, we like to know that you’ll be getting more out of it than just the initial savings you got on the installation.

And that’s exactly what you will get. First, you get the Arizona solar tax credits and solar tax rebates that you qualify for. Then, you will of course, enjoy the savings on energy and utilities costs over the course of the life of your solar water heaters in Phoenix and the rooftop solar panels that power them on houses all through the valley metro area.

But there’s more to it than that–the other financial plus that isn’t discussed very often is the value that rooftop solar panels bring to your home. In addition, solar water heaters will also increase the value of your home–and that’s not just true for homes here in Arizona–it’s true for any home, anywhere in the United States.

So when you pay little to nothing for the solar installation, save thousands of dollars on energy costs over the years, AND simultaneously increase the value of your home, why not take the plunge? Would you say no to anything that made a promise it could do that for you? Probably not.

So give Adair Solar Company in Mesa a call today so we can explain all the added value rooftop solar panels can bring to your home and your family.

There’s clearly nothing new about the sun. As a species we’ve feared it, killed for it, worshiped it, danced for it, and in our modern age, come to understand how to harness it. There’s nothing new about the sun, but every day there are new developments in the solar energy industry.

In the days before states became states in the US, the sun shone across the land that we now call the Southwest–to wit, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, and Southern California. But the sun didn’t decide to shine more in these places because it was convenient, or because it was getting kickbacks, or because organizations lobbied for it to do so. It did so because that’s what it does, and so it goes, as Kurt Vonnegut would say.

So taking advantage of the sun in this area is like taking advantage of a buffet if you have a hollow leg–you should get in line right now! But unlike a buffet, the sun never closes shop, and the sun will never walk up to your table and tell you that you’ve had enough

Beyond the politics and the numerous questions about where ALL of renewable energy is headed, if you live in Arizona, Southern California, Nevada, New Mexico, or Texas, you should be asking questions about how you can make solar energy for your home a reality.

Adair Solar Company in Mesa is an installer of solar water heaters and solar panels in Phoenix and the entire metro area. So do yourself a favor and call us today at (480) 827-1162 and find out which solar tax credits and solar rebates you qualify for so you can get your solar installation in Phoenix as soon as possible.

We promise… the sun won’t burn out anytime soon!

We <3 sunshine!

Florence, Arizona has just become home to the state’s largest solar panel array! The proud parents of the array are the Salt River Project and its “EarthWise” community solar program, both based right here in the Valley of the Sun.

The gorgeous new solar panel farm consists of enough photovoltaics to power up and sustain nearly four thousand valley homes, but for now the plans (certainly not smaller plans!) are to power more than one hundred schools across more than ten school districts. Certainly no small feat!

The SRP solar array has been titled “Copper Crossing Solar Ranch,” and is home to 144 acres of butt-kickin’ photovoltaic solar panels that create upwards of twenty megawatts of straight up solar energy!

These are the stories we love to hear about solar energy in Phoenix and beyond. It truly warms our hearts after being in the industry for 35 years right here in Mesa, AZ when we hear true success stories about solar panels being utilized in such a widespread manner. We look forward to the day that solar energy is the mainstay and not the alternative… anywhere!

If you’re ready to get into your solar groove, let us know. We install everything from solar panels to solar water heaters in Phoenix and more. We also offer radiant barrier insulation AND preventative air conditioning maintenance in Mesa and beyond! Call us today at (480) 827-1162. Here’s to a bright future!

Let's clean this Mother up!

Well folks, now that we have officially started calling global warming “climate change,” we thought it might be good to mention it–and how solar energy in Phoenix and the rest of the world can have a positive impact on reducing the effects of climate change.

Reducing the size of your carbon footprint in Phoenix and the rest of the planet means great things across the globe. When you sign on for solar panels and solar water heaters in Phoenix or anywhere else in the world, you are saying, “Yes, I want to be part of the solution.”

But if you’re not as passionate about saving the planet as Adair Solar Company in Mesa is, that’s okay too. Even if you don’t ascribe to the idea of climate change in its entirety, you are still doing a good thing for your home and your family.

By reducing the cost of your monthly utilities bills, you are saving money–money you can set aside for other things, or hang on to for your nest egg. Think you can’t afford solar panels in Phoenix? Think again–with the amount of solar tax credits and solar rebates you are likely to receive from both the local and federal government, chances are you’ll pay little to nothing for your solar installation in Phoenix.

We urge you to make an appointment with one of our solar technicians today–find out for yourself what you could be saving for FREE. An Adair Solar Company agent will come to your home for a free solar consultation and show you hands-on how the installation works, where it can go, how you can save with a solar water heater, and which solar tax credits and rebates you will qualify for.

Call today–we promise, it’s completely painless! (480) 827-1162. You can also visit our contact page by clicking here. Simply fill out the form and we’ll get back to you.