Using Solar Thermal radiant cells (evacuated tubes) is a very good solution for agricultural companies such as dairies, meat and food processing plants. The heat energy that can be harvested from the suns radiation, ultra-violet and infrared rays, is a large untapped energy source.
The systems can be designed and installed to provide hot water of 165 degrees for wash down in the milk barns. The energy can also be used for space heating for the milk barn and shop buildings using radiant floors or hydronic heating with water to air heaters.
The systems can be used to offset propane usage and electric heating of the water. The systems are scalable to satisfy the energy needs of each dairy or business.
The incentives that are currently available are the USDA REAP Grant of 25%, US Treasury Investment Tax Credit of 30%, Accelerated Depreciation of 100% = 42% and some cases of utility incentives and state incentives.
Some projects can be covered with close to 80-110% incentives. Please contact us for more information.
