Q: I want to extend the swimming season several months by heating our pool water, but I don’t want to use so much energy needlessly. Are solar systems effective for pools and what type is best? A: ...

After reviewing several of the best-selling solar pool heater systems on the market, our top recommendation is the Smart Pool S601 Sun Heater. We like that it features durable construction and can ...

A solar pool heater uses a pump, a solar collector and piping in conjunction with your existing pool filter. The process is simple: The pump takes water from the pool, then forces it through the ...

PALM SPRINGS – Sunlight beat down on workers one morning as they attached solar collectors to a metal rack on the roof of a carport. The heat may be harsh on their backs, but it’s ideal for warming up ...

CAMAS, WASHINGTON — “For me, I love the scalability of these solar thermal systems,” said Bob Doyle of Blairco Solar, a new division of Blairco Heating & Cooling. “If you put in a two-panel system, a ...

Q: I want to swim later in the year by heating our pool, but I don't want to waste energy. Are solar heating systems effective for pools? What type is best? A: Heating the pool water just 10 degrees ...

U.S. solar thermal panel manufacturer Fafco has developed a photovoltaic-thermal heat pump solution for water and pool heating. “The solution utilizes an open-loop solar drain-back style system that ...

Thinking of going solar? When you’re installing panels from scratch on an existing roof or building, one of the first decisions you’ll face is whether to go for roof solar PV panels or traditional ...

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC or Commission) has expanded the California Solar Initiative (CSI) Thermal Program to include solar pool heating systems. Decision 13-08-004 (Decision), ...