Thermal

You can lower the cost of heating the water and the air of your home or commercial building
with an active solar system from Four Corners Solar. Active solar systems do not eliminate
the need for conventional methods of heating; they lower your operating costs by supplying
solar heat so that you consume less natural gas, propane or electricity. Even without taking
into account federal tax credits, solar thermal systems often yield over 10% return on
investment. We have design experience ranging from heating the domestic hot water for a
small residence, to water heating for a large casino and hotel. We specialize in integrating
solar heating with radiant floor and baseboard systems. We were among the first dozen
firms nationwide to have a NABCEP-certified solar thermal installer on staff.

A solar thermal systems cycle works like this:
1. The sun heats the non-toxic, freeze-proof solar fluid in a solar collector on your roof.
2. A controller in your basement detects that the solar fluid is hotter than the water in your
hot water tank.
3. A solar station pumps the solar fluid from the collector to the hot water tank.
4. The solar fluid flows through a pipe coiling inside the water tank, and heats the water in
the tank.
5. Hot water is available for you to use in your home.
6. The solar fluid is pumped back up to the collector, where it is once again heated by the sun.