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11th January 2010

College gets new Solar Hot Water

Posted by on 2010-01-11 14:06:14 MST

Our affiliate, Sunqest Solar in North Carolina is putting the final touches on a large solar array project at Appalachian State College in Boone, NC. The project was designed to service the hot water needs of the Plemmons Student Center. It consists of some 58 solar collectors and multiple tanks. One notable feature of the project is the installation of data logging and monitoring capabilities. The school's engineering students will be able to access the information via the internet and track the system's performance as a class project.

Since 1974 Solar Development Inc. has been manufacturing the finest quality solar heating systems made in the U.S.A. As Florida's premier manufacturer, we have over 25 collectors and systems rated at FSEC (www.fsec.ucf.edu/solar) and SRCC, with some of the highest ratings of any Flat Plate Collector manufactured in the U.S. These are just a few reasons we are the best.

Our Sunstar and Pacemaker systems are time-proven water heating systems with impressive performance ratings. They are an excellent choice for the home and small business. If you are interested in a quality, dependable glass-glazed solar system, try a Solar Development system.

Throughout our history, Solar Development has consistently moved the perfomance and cost effectiveness of solar applications forward. We have received numerous patents and several honors and awards from DOE, NREL, and the state of Florida. We look forward to providing you with the best performing and most durable systems available on the market today.


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