what is a solar space heating system and how does it work?

Another solar cost-cutter is simpler and less expensive than solar electric (PV) panels. The SolarSheat is not a small heater you can place in a corner or under a desk. It can actually heat large rooms or entire homes. It consists of a 3.5’ X 7’ panel that can be mounted on a southern-facing exterior wall or rooftop of a home or building. Cool air inside the building is drawn into the heating panel by a small, quiet fan, located near the top of the panel. On some systems, the fan is powered by a built-in solar PV array. The cool interior air circulates through vertical tubes treated with super-conductive paint. Air in the tube heats very quickly, even with as little as 15 minutes of sunlight per hour. The heated air is blown back into the room through a small vent located about 6 feet above the fan. The resulting convection (air circulation) produces a steady, even temperature in the room or home. As a result, traditional heat sources don’t activate, saving money and energy whenever the sun is shining. Learn more and see our affordable solar space heater by clicking here.