Last weekend six of us went down to Orlando and set up our exhibit for the AHR (ARI/ASHRAE Heating and Refrigeration show) show, which was open this past Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. This was our third year exhibiting at the AHR show. We set up and ran our DC18 SplitCool DC/solar air conditioning unit in addition to displaying our line of thermal and PV products.
SPP at AHR Expo
It was amazing the way passersby would seem to become hypnotized by this nearly silent DC air conditioning unit blasting cold air out across the aisle. Maybe it was the shiny tinsel we had taped to the air vent outlet, fluttering in the air flow Whatever the reason, the SplitCool demo caused the aisle in front of our exhibit to be nearly blocked with spectators much of the time the show was open. Something about solar air conditioning seems to resonate with people in a special way.
We also had a lot of interest in our new “Buy American Act” evacuated tube solar thermal collectors. In addition to liking the fact that our new collectors qualify for federal “stimulus act” projects, it seems that many of the attendees – plumbers, electricians, HVAC folks – really appreciate our effort to create products and jobs here in the USA regardless of the economic stimulus opportunities. Of course, they like having a high efficiency, high temperature American label product to use for stimulus act projects too.
It wasn’t all work either. We also had big fun at Taverna Opa, check it out on your next visit. Quite a scene, with both staff and customers dancing on the tables!
Many thanks to all of the folks that came by to visit with us at the show!
SPP has received ecoEnergy approval from the government of Canada. The SPP-30 collector now has official approval as meeting the CSA Standard F378-87 which is required for Canada.
This certification is the first step in the company´s strategy for expanding distribution opportunities in the growing Canadian market. The "ecoEnergy Program" is a four-year, $36 million investment from the Canadian government to increase the use of renewable thermal energy by industry, commercial businesses and institutions. The program is designed to encourage businesses, industries and institutions to install active energy-efficient solar air and/or water heating systems.
The SPP-30 is particularly well suited for the colder Canadian climate. That
is because the SPP-30 is the USA´s highest rated 30-tube "evacuated tube
collector". Evacuated tube collectors function very well and make plenty of
hot water even when the outdoor temperature is below zero, which is
frequently the case in the winter in Canada. We look forward to meeting up
with some Canadian resellers and installers to work with as we introduce our
product to Canada.
Solar Panels Plus is excited to introduce two new solar products at the upcoming Solar Power International Exposition. SPP invites you to visit us at Booth 2484 during the SPI Exposition in Anaheim, CA. Please contact our office at 1-866-576-5277 if you are interested in receiving one of the limited Expo passes. The SPI show is the largest solar show in North America and SPP is proud to be an exhibitor at this prestigious solar event. The two new product offerings are the US made SPP-30A and the highly anticipated SplitCool system.
First, SPP is proud to announce the SPP-30A which is the first Evacuated Tube Solar Collector that will comply with the “Buy American Act” requirement. The SPP-30A will be manufactured in the United States and will have an anodized manifold casing. From an energy production consideration, the SPP-30A is the equivalent version of the popular SPP-30 model which has one of the highest BTU ratings of any thermal collector currently available in the market.
Second, SPP is excited to announce the highly anticipated availability of the SplitCool air conditioner and heat pump system. SplitCool is a high efficiency air conditioner that is able to run directly from a DC power source such as a solar panel or batteries without the requirement of an inverter for conversion to AC power. Please stop by our booth #2484 at SPI from October 27-29 to see these two products along with all other solar products that we carry.
SPP distributes all its solar products through a nationwide network of experienced dealers. If you are interested in becoming a dealer, please contact our dealer representatives at 1-866-576-5277 at your convenience.
About the USA PV modules… there were 1600 kWs in the warehouse… and now there are none. We don’t expect to have more until Q1 2010. I guess there were a lot of stimulus-funded projects. Anyway thanks for the many inquiries and interest. We still have a good supply of 270w multi-crystalline inventory and our new 230w poly modules will be here around Christmas time. Will update more as we get more.
Today Solar Panels Plus LLC wants to let everyone know about availability of the new SPP-PV200, their first USA-made PV panel. These polycrystalline solar modules are rated at 200 watts, and were developed so that SPP dealers and resellers could have a photovoltaic product that will qualify under the Buy American Act and other government stimulus requirements for made-in USA products. The cells are made in the USA, and the modules are assembled in the USA, for a 100% American-made product. Click here to get more information about SPP’s made-in-USA solar panels.
Solar Panels Plus announces that the ET Photovoltaic panels that it distributes now includes a worldwide product liability insurance coverage. Arranged by Aon, a New York based insurance brokerage firm, the coverage is provided by Huatai Insurance Company in which the global insurance giant ACE is the single largest shareholder. ACE, whose financial risking is A+ by Standard & Poor’s, is a leading insurance and reinsurance provider incorporated in Switzerland and listed on NYSE.
The coverage includes both bodily injury and property damages caused by PV modules sold, supplied and distributed to ET Solar’s customers.Claims can be directly filed at ACE’s overseas offices in or closest to the claimants’ geographies. Renewable every year, the global policy provides an immediate coverage for the next twelve months.
Solar Panels Plus is proud to be participating in the Learning Barge project by contributing its market leading solar collectors. TheLearning Barge, which is scheduled for operation in mid September,is a collaborative design and fabrication initiative of students from the University of Virginia School of Architecture and School of Engineering and Applied Science that incorporates research and sustainable design principles to promote environmental education on the Elizabeth River, one of the most polluted estuaries of the Chesapeake Bay. The floating field station is powered by solar and wind energy, collects rainwater, filters gray water with native plants and utilizes recycled and renewable materials.
The integrated educational component for K-12 school children offers opportunities to experience the river firsthand and engage in hands-on exploration and learning. The project is a collaboration with theElizabeth River Projectin southeastern Virginia. The barge will travel throughout the Elizabeth River making frequent daily stops to allow students to board the barge for the educational portion of the project.
SPP introduced their latest evacuated tube solar thermal collectors at the ASES Solar 2009 show in Buffalo, NY. The SPP-25 is designed to provide the optimal amount of solar thermal energy for a residential domestic hot water system for an average family of four.
The SRCC certified 25 tube collector system provides an average of 36,000 BTUs on a clear sunny day. This energy output is equivalent to the leading 30 tube solar thermal collectors currently in the market.
The SPP-25 has been designed with installers and homeowners in mind. With only 25 tubes required for the system, the SPP-25 allows installers to complete a residential installation in less time as compared to the traditional 30 tube system and less manpower as compared to flat plate solar thermal systems. Also, the SPP-25 is designed to line up with 16″ rafter centers out of the box, which saves time and cost for installers, and ultimately lowers the cost for the customer.
Solar Panels Plus welcomes all inquiries from dealers and installers nationwide. Please contact our sales representative for any additional questions you may regarding this product.
On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed Recovery and Reinvestment Act into law, which has key provisions for the Solar Industry.
Among other things, Section 25D of the Act removes the $2000 cap on solar thermal installations, providing a full 30 percent tax credit for qualified solar water heating equipment.
Kent Howell, an SPP licensed dealer and owner/operator of Howell Plumbing in Yadkinville, NC was recently interviewed by a local reporter regarding a solar thermal system that he installed in his home.
Howell is the first company in his area to begin installing solar thermal systems and is anxious to spread the word about the underutilized solar thermal technology to his customers.
Whatever the reason, the SplitCool demo caused the aisle in front of our exhibit to be nearly blocked with spectators much of the time the show was open. Something about solar air conditioning seems to resonate with people in a special way.
