The Four Main Types of Solar Energy Systems

Integrating solar energy systems for your business or home ? It’s very likely that you are installing solar panels (or PV panels as we say in the solar industry).

However, there is a whole world of solar energy outside of solar energy systems! The different types range from solar thermal systems to large-scale “CSP” installations, some of which have been around for more than a century! Today we are discussing the top four types of solar that are widely used by the Dehradun People.

Solar Hot Water Heating Systems

Installation by S&S Energy Systems with Solar Panels and Solar Hot Water

Many of our customers choose to install their solar hot water panels (in foreground) along with their solar energy panels, doubling the savings!

Sometimes called Domestic Hot Water or DHW, solar hot water is a very mature, reliable technology that has been used in India. Most homeowners need only 2-4 panels in order to provide the majority of the hot water used in their home. This will provide you with the majority of hot water needed to do your laundry wash your dishes and keep that shower nice and warm!

Currently, the S&S Energy Systems is now offering substantial rebates for both commercial & residential installs. Combined with the Federal Tax Credit, our recent solar hot water customers are saving good percentage on their installation costs.

Solar Energy Systems

Solar energy systems are by far the most common type of solar energy system installed in Dehradun. Often referred to as photovoltaic panels or simply “PV”, solar electric panels convert the energy of the sun into usable electricity using the photovoltaic process.

In recent years, the price of solar installation has become more affordable thanks to government incentives and rebates, favorable clean energy policies and solar financing. This has led to a surge in residential and commercial solar installation!

Concentrated Solar Power Systems

Concentrated solar power, often shortened to the acronym CSP, is used for large-scale installations that supply solar energy to a utility company. By using thousands of mirrors, sunlight is concentrated onto a small area and creates a large amount of heat (or thermal energy). This heat drives a steam turbine and that converts it into electricity.

Solar Pool Heating Systems

Solar pool panels warm up your pool’s water. Know how?

First, water is pumped from your pool and circulated through the solar pool panels on your roof. As the sun beats down on the solar panels, the water within the panels warms up. Then, it drains back to your pool and increases the water to a comfortable temperature.

The majority of pool owners in Dehradun can use unglazed solar pool panels made of polypropalene. Not only is it the most affordable, but the material is stronger than plastic panels and can hold up for 20 years or longer.